Close Shave

Close Shave

Ockham’s Razor is a problem solving principle frequently attributed to English philosopher and theologian William Ockham.When there are competing explanations or theories for a given situation, Ockham’s Razor suggests that the simplest explanation is the...
Cause for Concern

Cause for Concern

The 2022 midterm elections took place on Tuesday, November 8th.Not surprisingly, many people were concerned about the outcome of various races for political office.For some who put their hope in a certain candidate or party an unfavorable outcome could lead to worry...
Under Warranty

Under Warranty

Last week my wife and I were cleaning out the garage.As we were sorting through things, my wife found a piece of paper that contained the warranty information for a product.The paper stated that only under certain conditions would the warranty be...
Mind Games

Mind Games

The song, My Mind’s Playing Tricks on Me by the Geto Boys, tells a story of people who have lost the ability to see reality as it truly is.In particular, the last verse portrays a man fighting against a force which he perceives as being real, even though it is...
Don’t Be Rude

Don’t Be Rude

In 2013, Canadian band MAGIC! debuted with their international hit song Rude.The lyrics of the song describe a man’s desperate plea for his girlfriend’s hand in marriage despite her father’s unceremonious dismissal of their courtship.Saturday...