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“When you understand that every opinion is a vision loaded with personal history, you will begin to understand that all judgement is confession.” -Nikola Tesla

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“Let me embrace thee, sour adversity, for wise men say it is the wisest course.” —William Shakespeare, Henry VI Surprise! I was also an English major. Suck it, STEM! 😉

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I try to stick to philosophy here, but reality and ethics are a big part of that. Misinformation is antithetical to a philosopher’s purpose.

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Also, regarding James Hutton, the quote I used is also featured in Bad Religion’s “No Control,” which is a great punk song that doesn’t get enough credit.

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I was thinking about a quote made in terms of geologic time, but it also applies to the human experience: “There’s no vestige of beginning, no prospect of an end.” -James Hutton

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A thought on courage in relation to world events: fire academy did a lot to beat my fears out of me (heights and confined spaces to name a couple). My key to success was very simple: focus on the task. Transitioning onto a roof 60 feet up is kind of terrifying; I did it by looking at the rungs.

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One of the biggest problems I had as a student was studying Martin Heidegger because he was explicitly an unrepentant Nazi. I found Being and Time almost incoherent (side note: PhilosophyBro does a hilarious summary of this work), and I had a lot of sometimes heated discussions about ad hominem. 1/

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Found this one today while scrolling. It resonates pretty hard these days.

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"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy" -Martin Luther King Jr.

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“Education is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.” -Aristotle

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"Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” -Carl Jung

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“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” -Joseph Campbell

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“Be scrupulously truthful, even if the truth is inconvenient, for it is more inconvenient when you try to conceal it.” -Bertrand Russell

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A little philosophy that stuck with me from Firefly/Serenity (if you’ve never seen them, go watch!): “If you can’t do something smart, do something right.”

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And, just when you think you had a bad start to the New Year, you read about New Orleans. Horrible tragedy. My thoughts are with the victims.

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Started the New Year with a long night. I have no sympathy for perpetrators of domestic violence; they are truly the worst among us.

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My shift philosophy posts have been interrupted by some family priorities, but I will be back soon. It’s times like these where having a good grasp on the human condition (I.e. philosophy degree) really helps one manage grief and trauma. For some reason, it’s always Nietzsche for me.

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Some humor for you. I did not make this, and I don’t know who did, but it makes me laugh way more than it should.

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“Hell is truth seen too late.” -Thomas Hobbes

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Sorry, haven’t done a board in a week: working at a different station for the holidays. I’ll do a virtual board here next shift.

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Today’s board: “The best way out is always through.” -Robert Frost (If you’re in a structure fire, however, I suggest you follow the hose line, smooth-bump-bump 👨🏻‍🚒)

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I’m getting to a point where I’m running out of good one-liners from philosophers, and I’m going to have to start re-reading books here. 🤓

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Today’s board: “Be curious, not judgmental.” -Walt Whitman Special mention to everyone on Ted Lasso for that amazing darts scene.

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I love positive messages

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Philip Tetlock clocks into the @nytimes.com with this missive: “The average expert was roughly as accurate as a dart-throwing chimpanzee.” Before you come at me regarding my last post, he’s talking about an analysis of political and economic predictions from the last half century.

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The Future of Orion xkcd.com/3012

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The common contempt for expertise is the breeding ground for all conspiracies.

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Today’s board: “Never try to discourage thinking, for you are sure to succeed.” -Bertrand Russell

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“Experience is not what happens to a man; it is what a man does with what happens to him.” -Aldous Huxley

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“If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” -George Orwell

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“Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.” -Aldous Huxley

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“None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.” -Henry David Thoreau Make sure to share with the guy who never wants to train 😉

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Today’s board: “How easy it is to make people believe a lie, and how hard it is to undo that work again!” -Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

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“The strongest of all warriors are these two: time and patience.” -Leo Tolstoy

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It’s hard to monetize a philosophy degree, so I use mine to share inspirational quotes on the daily board at the station. The other shifts have, in turn, started using the board to make fun of me. The joke’s on them though: I tricked them into using the daily board. 😈 #firefighters

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My goal: read more, talk less. This is not me. I talk a lot. This is how I want to improve.

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It’s never too late to get that workout in. If you can’t work out, try to get a stretch in. Taking care of your body reduces stress and improves mental health.

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Logged in just to repost this

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I’m still here. The holidays, am I right?

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A lot of sexism I encounter comes from out-of-shape guys who are super-concerned about a woman’s ability to get them out of a fire. Fair point, guys, but I’m sure the 4 firefighters on the RIT team will manage. It’s a team sport.

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Chalk up another sick day. I don’t know whether to blame daycare, my gross colleagues, or just bad luck. In any case, being sick still sucks.

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I really don’t do social media well. I kind of act on a ‘build it and they will come’ approach, but that hasn’t been very effective

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