Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Insulting Autsim Commercial That Ends Hopefully?
Video Starts By Vilifying Autism The video here claims to be the work of #AutismSpeaks, a controversial organization that advocates in the autism realm. The entire first half of the vignette depicts autism as taking delight in ruining lives. For instance, it says “I will make sure your marriage fails,” and “I will bankrupt you…
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Some Reasons Not To Change An Autistic Person
From a concerned mother: RT @mamabegood (Brenda Rothman) “The response to autism has usually been to work on changing the child. If they are highly reactive to noise, we think we need to get them used to it. If they are playing alone and not with others, we think we need to teach them to play with…
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Should Religious Conscience Justify Discrimination Against Gays?
Discrimination. It is supposed to be outlawed by the government and constitution. So should we allow exceptions if your religious beliefs conflict with legal reality? According to the Christian Post, “The #ACLU is busy chipping away at religious freedom in our country again. They have successfully brought suit in the Denver area to force a…
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Are People With Autism An Endangered Species?
Are People With Autism Endangered? The Autism Right To Life Debate – it’s raging now that “cures” and embryo therapy are being developed in earnest. There will come a time in the not too distant future when we’ll have the medical technology to “fix” embryos with genetic markers for Autism Spectrum Condition. What implications does…
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Brief Review of Superb Novel The Kite Runner
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini My rating: 5 of 5 stars A beautifully written, evocative novel of growing up in a society riven by war, betrayals and efforts toward redemption. Afghanistan in the mid 1970’s serves as the early backdrop as two young friends, star-crossed by class yet inseparable, fly their kites with an…
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Broke 1,000 Twitter Followers
Hit some important (though not earth shattering) social media landmarks yesterday. As of this morning: FB Friends 885, Page Likes 305. Yesterday morning I broke 1,000 Twitter Followers. But of those, at least 70 were garbage. So I used Unfollow.me and ManageFlitter.com to prune them, forcing “unfollows” of the junk Followers. I Followed another hundred…
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Book Review: “The Hypnotist” by Sarah Sheard
The Hypnotist is the first book I read by Toronto psychotherapist and author Sarah Sheard. It was back in 2001, at a time when I was contemplating becoming a novelist who, like Sheard, would draw upon their professional experience to inform a book’s plot and themes. I ended up focusing on my nonficton writing instead, until recently. A Novel…
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สล็อตเว็บตรง | เว็บพนันออนไลน์ คาสิโน สล็อต PG เว็บตรง 2026
🏆 #1 เว็บพนันออนไลน์ อันดับ 1 ปี 2026 สล็อตเว็บตรง | เว็บพนันออนไลน์ คาสิโน สล็อต PG รวมเว็บสล็อตเว็บตรง เว็บพนันออนไลน์ คาสิโน สล็อต PG เว็บตรง แทงบอล ระบบ API แท้ 100% ฝาก-ถอน อัตโนมัติ ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ รีวิวจากเซียนพนันกว่า 25,000 คน 50 ค่ายเกมสล็อต 1,000 เกมคาสิโนออนไลน์ 25K ผู้เล่นที่ไว้วางใจ 4.9★ คะแนนรีวิว หน้าแรก › สล็อตเว็บตรง › เว็บพนันออนไลน์ คาสิโน สล็อตเว็บตรงคืออะไร? ทำไมต้องเลือกเว็บตรง สล็อตเว็บตรง คือ เว็บพนันออนไลน์ที่เชื่อมต่อกับเซิร์ฟเวอร์ของค่ายเกมโดยตรงผ่านระบบ API แท้ ซึ่งแตกต่างจากเว็บที่ผ่านตัวแทนหรือดีลเลอร์ ทำให้ เว็บสล็อตเว็บตรง มีความเสถียรสูง…
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Maldives Online Casino Review – The Ultimate Destination for Online Casino Enthusiasts
Maldives Online Casino Review – The Ultimate Destination for Online Casino Enthusiasts The online gambling industry continues to grow rapidly, and players are constantly searching for secure, entertaining, and rewarding platforms. Among the emerging names in the market, Maldives Online Casino has quickly gained attention for its premium gaming experience, fast payouts, attractive bonuses, and…
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Mobile Casino Gaming Becomes Popular in the Maldives
Mobile Casino Gaming Becomes Popular in the Maldives The online gaming industry has experienced major growth in the Maldives, especially among mobile users looking for fast and convenient entertainment options. As smartphone usage continues to increase across the country, more players are choosing mobile casino platforms to enjoy gaming anytime and anywhere. This shift has…
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