Tag Archives: philosophy

FACT: the glass is most likely half empty

By Ryan | Published: December 16, 2009

I’m a pretty steady optimist, usually assuming things will work out, though last week I had a bout of pessimism. (I think I’m over that now) So the traditional optimist/pessimist dilemma is this: “Is the glass half full or half empty?” Despite being on the positive side of the game, I do have to say [...]

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FACT: if a tree falls in the forest it does not make a sound

By Ryan | Published: December 9, 2009

How could I call myself an amateur factologist, and I do… just not out loud… but how could I if I didn’t take a timeless questions of the ages and put an expiry date on it. The question is: If a tree falls in the forest, and nobody is around, does it make a sound? [...]

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