How to Become a Warrior

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The warrior is sensitive enough to discern truth, and has the courage to stand up for it.

“People throw around ‘nerd’ like it’s a new subculture, but I am happy kids whose lives would have been terrible before are doing well now.”

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Brendan says that when he was asked about Star Trek trivia about the new movie, that he had been preparing for that moment his whole life.

Slaves and Robots

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If we invent a machine with a personality and desires, does it deserve freedom?

Emotional Intelligence: The Importance of People Smarts

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Some people laugh at the idea of emotional intelligence, but that just shows they lack it.

What Is Good Journalism?

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Using the U.S. Benghazi embassy attack as an example, Eric Sentell reveals the “echo chamber” effect in partisan journalism.

“It is up to the parents to truly engage their kids in their education. Your son will make it.”

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This is a comment by on the post “Moving Into the Red: Boys and Education”.

Dear John: Will Making Her Feel Awful Make Him Feel Better?

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Dear John addresses a drunken one night stand, hating a girlfriend’s hair cut, and a daughter who is embarrassed by her father.

“The older wife/younger husband dynamic can be very successful—it all depends on the people.”

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These are comments by MediaHound and Archy on the post “Older Women and Younger Men — More Than Just a Hot New Trend”.

“Attractive people bring a culture that geeks are trying to get away from.”

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This is a comment by ThePaleKing74 on the post “Are Geeks Being Manipulated By Hot Girls?”

In Praise of Large-Minded Women

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Mark Radcliffe regrets his recklessness in writing on a delicate subject. For this essay, he redirects the focus to the most attractive of a woman’s attributes: her mind.

The Riddle of Steel

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“A blade could be hardened, tempered, and refined by being broken down repeatedly in order to be built back up stronger each time; how much more so, a man.”

Do You Have a Drone Yet?

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Are personal drones a good thing? I’m not sure but they are coming.

In Praise of Funny Men

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Although she’s a woman in comedy, Julie Gillis has nothing but love for the hilarious men who bring the funny to the stage and screen.

Who’s On Mute?

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Aaron Gordon wonders why so much of our in-game sports commentary is completely inane.

Why My Nine-Year-Old Is Smarter Than Me

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Wolf Pascoe’s son gives him an intelligence test—with predictable results.

Beauty or Brains: Which is More Important to Emphasize?

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Women have every right to be recognized, respected, and admired for their intelligence, creativity, and character. But they often want to be appreciated for their looks as well.