Monthly Archives: March 2017

Anti-intellectualism

Posted on March 20, 2017 by BigBill

In my last post I explored where I think the current denigration of intellectual rigor may have come from (I think it has its roots in the American rejection of British class distinctions and a more egalitarian, personal-opportunity model). But … Continue reading →

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How did “elite” come to be “elitism”?

Posted on March 15, 2017 by BigBill

I’ve commented in several posts here how concerned I am at what appears to be a devaluing of intellect and the loss of critical thinking skills. These are obviously not the same thing, but I think they are related, and … Continue reading →

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Small talk and mutual respect

Posted on March 11, 2017 by BigBill

I’m not especially good at small talk. No, that’s not right; I suck at it. It’s not that I find it boring; it’s that I can never think of stuff to say in casual conversation if I don’t know the … Continue reading →

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