Jun 09,2008
Bigger, Stronger, Faster
I saw the new documentary about steroid use in America, Bigger, Stronger, Faster this weekend. I must admit to being somewhat flummoxed by the film; on the one hand, I...
Jun 09,2008
Does art want to be free?
Interesting piece in DC’s City Paper this week about a museum of modern art in Maryland that’s not open to the public. I say interesting because I’m not at all...
Jun 09,2008
Pantheism and Suffering
Ross, talking about those crazy Singularitarians, channels a little Tocqueville: the mere fact that the Singularity is inherently “escapist,” and bears a not-inconsiderable resemblance to Christianity, isn’t a problem with...
Jun 09,2008
Solvency, Citizenship, Subsidiarity
What could such a snappy slogan refer to? Why, John McCain´s campaign strategy, of course! My wild and crazy thoughts are up now at The Guardian. Pull quote: The Republican...
Jun 09,2008
Quality You´re Stuck With
Let me take the opportunity to second Sonny´s contention that a true nobility of movie reviewers is impossible without a plurality of nobles. I´m of the mind that monopolies should...