tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5801278565856116215.post4742869592599122923..comments2023-09-15T14:00:35.443+01:00Comments on Disagreeable Me: Welcome to Disagreeable MeDisagreeable Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15258557849869963650noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5801278565856116215.post-53959847870375720152012-10-24T20:19:43.736+01:002012-10-24T20:19:43.736+01:00The frustrating thing with that exchange is that I...The frustrating thing with that exchange is that I really got the impression Carrier was just skimming my posts and missing my point, being quick to assume that I had made some stupid mistake.<br /><br />Being insulting is one thing, but I just felt like that whole conversation was way more drawn out than it had to be. It was so hard just to communicate my basic ideas to him.<br /><br />Of course, this could just as easily be a problem with my powers of expression as it is a problem with his reading. Nevertheless, that's what made the whole exchange feel futile and draining.<br /><br />Again, thanks for the encouragement.Disagreeable Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15258557849869963650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5801278565856116215.post-23945561993296928052012-10-19T20:09:01.441+01:002012-10-19T20:09:01.441+01:00I understand how exhausting that must have been, a...I understand how exhausting that must have been, as well as how psychologically draining philosophy can be. I hope you can rejuvenate your philosophical curiosities, though, as well as your desire to express them. (I don't know much about Carrier--he seems impressive--and quite a good public debater; however, he seems also to have a poor tendency of being insulting in his writing; i hope that didn't get to you too much.)<br /><br />I myself just graduated with a degree in philosophy, which has led me now to desire a degree in computer science; the current melding of philosophy of mind, cognitive neuroscience, and artificial intelligence is really fascinating--and understanding information and computation seems to be the lifeblood to progress in these fields. So yes I can see how computer science could lead you to philosophy, as I have found myself wondering in the reverse direction.<br /><br />Peace out!<br /><br />(p.s. I'm comin' for you on your arguments against Harris and objective morality! Or rather, I'm working on my own interpretation of his argument, which I think you over simplify and so draw poor conclusions of.)Brad Lencionihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02453894833441267961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5801278565856116215.post-16380420138106364602012-10-18T22:08:07.102+01:002012-10-18T22:08:07.102+01:00Hi Brad,
As exhausting as you found Ex Nihilo, I&...Hi Brad,<br /><br />As exhausting as you found Ex Nihilo, I'd say I found it more so! The frustration of that conversation was probably a large part of why I have more or less abandoned this blog and attempts to engage in philosophy.<br /><br />That and a lack of feedback. Who knows, your posts might inspire me to take it up again.<br /><br />No, I have no background in philosophy. My degree is in computer science. You'll see in some of my posts how that may not always be entirely irrelevant to questions of philosophy.<br /><br />Looking forward to hearing your thoughts in future.Disagreeable Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15258557849869963650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5801278565856116215.post-13006240794542718062012-10-18T16:20:20.142+01:002012-10-18T16:20:20.142+01:00Hello,
I spent all day yesterday going through yo...Hello,<br /><br />I spent all day yesterday going through your back-and-forth with Richard Carrier in the comment section of his "Ex Nihilo..." post--I've never seen anything like that. It was exhausting, but addictively interesting. <br /><br />Anyways, I was impressed with how well you held your ground with Carrier (you don't have a degree in philosophy?) which led me to check out your blog. I was pleased to discover that we hold similar interests, so I hope you don't mind if I sift through your work and leave some comments. (I idolize Sam Harris, so I'm interested to see your critiques of his work.)<br /><br />Peace (and keep up the good writings),<br />Brad<br /><br />Brad Lencionihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02453894833441267961noreply@blogger.com