In Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner, a haggard-looking old seafarer stops a young man on his way to a wedding. The old man begins to tell his tale to the young wedding guest. The mariner tells of how he, on a whim, shoots the albatross that has been leading his ship through icyContinue reading “Don’t Drink the Water: Wisdom From A Seafaring Stranger”
Tag Archives: Media Ecology
Epistemology and the Media Environment
To take a minor detour from my usual posts here at “The Philosophical Fighter,” I want to tell you about some of what I’ve been working on academically. I recently had the chance to present my research on QAnon, a meta-conspiracy theory, and the media ecology perspective taken by Neil Postman. You may have seenContinue reading “Epistemology and the Media Environment”
Peace of Mind: Modern Problems With Ancient Solutions
I took my kids deer hunting with me this weekend. The weather was wonderful. Not too hot; not too cold. The mosquitoes weren’t out. But neither were the deer. We weren’t in the stand for 30 minutes before my son whispered, “this is boring.” This is the same kid who had hounded me repeatedly toContinue reading “Peace of Mind: Modern Problems With Ancient Solutions”
What is Framing and How Does It Affect My Life?
Have you ever thought about how the words you use to describe an event or a situation in your life may determine the outcome or impact your reality? Here’s an example from Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow: “Italy won; France lost.” Kahneman asked, “Do those statements have the same meaning? The answer depends entirelyContinue reading “What is Framing and How Does It Affect My Life?”
A Way With Words: John Danaher and the Transmission of Knowledge
John Danaher is arguably one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches in the world. He’s known for his incredible insights in BJJ and martial arts in general. He has a philosophy degree, which adds a feather to his cap to me. Danaher’s teaching method is something that martial arts coaches and academics alike should study.Continue reading “A Way With Words: John Danaher and the Transmission of Knowledge”
Joshua Clements Writes 