I was in a debate class at my college that was already very leftist in the early 1980s (Bowdoin College). It was the end of the class during which I was the lone voice defending classical liberalism. A bunch of left-leaning students were clustered around the left-leaning professor as I was walking out. The professor turned to the students and said (as she pointed at me): "You think you're radical. You're not radical. HE's the radical."
Always amazing how utterly conventional thinkers don't realize that they are like fish that don't know they are wet.
When my sons, now in their early 20's, occasionally quote back to me some piece of minor wisdom that I've offered them, not in a mocking or playful way, but indicating that they think of it and it informs their decisions...well, that makes me feel amazing.
When I finally met the CEO of a software company that used contributed enhancements (including mine) to one of its products, he said, "Joe! YOU'RE the contributor whose contributions WORK!"
A sad distinction, but cherished regardless. And a total surprise. He'd never said so before.
I’m a man living in America who works in the art world. I’m also a Roman Catholic and unmarried. Looking for a sensible wife is hard work these days!
- I receive no compliments from American women. I receive many personal and style compliments from women from Africa and Latin America.
- I receive no compliments from American men. I receive many compliments from men of many international backgrounds (Europe, Asia, Africa, LatAm) who want to trade personal style tips.
When I did a podcast with Bryan to promote his self-help book, he sent out a Substack saying it was a "particular deep interview." He meant particularly, but I'll take it! (I still like the podcast: https://shorturl.fm/3WZ6B)
I composed a jingle when I was in middle school. The band director said it was a little too good, and suggested I had cheated. I remember being thoroughly self-satisfied.
I was in a debate class at my college that was already very leftist in the early 1980s (Bowdoin College). It was the end of the class during which I was the lone voice defending classical liberalism. A bunch of left-leaning students were clustered around the left-leaning professor as I was walking out. The professor turned to the students and said (as she pointed at me): "You think you're radical. You're not radical. HE's the radical."
Always amazing how utterly conventional thinkers don't realize that they are like fish that don't know they are wet.
When my sons, now in their early 20's, occasionally quote back to me some piece of minor wisdom that I've offered them, not in a mocking or playful way, but indicating that they think of it and it informs their decisions...well, that makes me feel amazing.
When I finally met the CEO of a software company that used contributed enhancements (including mine) to one of its products, he said, "Joe! YOU'RE the contributor whose contributions WORK!"
A sad distinction, but cherished regardless. And a total surprise. He'd never said so before.
He explained my position better than I did - now that's a great compliment
Your class turned my life around; it's the reason I have the career I have today.
I’m a man living in America who works in the art world. I’m also a Roman Catholic and unmarried. Looking for a sensible wife is hard work these days!
- I receive no compliments from American women. I receive many personal and style compliments from women from Africa and Latin America.
- I receive no compliments from American men. I receive many compliments from men of many international backgrounds (Europe, Asia, Africa, LatAm) who want to trade personal style tips.
When I did a podcast with Bryan to promote his self-help book, he sent out a Substack saying it was a "particular deep interview." He meant particularly, but I'll take it! (I still like the podcast: https://shorturl.fm/3WZ6B)
I composed a jingle when I was in middle school. The band director said it was a little too good, and suggested I had cheated. I remember being thoroughly self-satisfied.
The Donald Wittman quote is here: https://econjwatch.org/file_download/77/2005-04-wittman-com.pdf. First line in the paper.
Your Szasz link ("this paper") doesn't seem to take me to a paper - any chance you can fix that?
Wittman link also seems to be dead :(