"Sentence 1: I am firm.Sentence 2: You are obstinate.Sentence 3: He/She/It is pigheaded."-Bertrand Russell, quoted in David Perell, "News in the Age of Abundance." Perell.com. February 4, 2020. "Most people will have a positive emotion to the first sentence, a mild reaction to the second, and a negative reaction to the third. Likewise, writers can … Continue reading Russell Conjugation
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Bertrand Russell’s Ten Guidelines for Democracy
1. Do not feel absolutely certain of anything.2. Do not think it worthwhile to produce belief by concealing evidence, for the evidence is sure to come to light.3. Never try to discourage thinking, for you are sure to succeed.4. When you meet with opposition, even if it should be from your husband or your children, … Continue reading Bertrand Russell’s Ten Guidelines for Democracy
