BlogHide Resteemsresteemedaaanderson (56)in life • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Dialectic Small TalkLifestyles and Stigmatization @princepuffin wrote a piece this week about stigma in our working lives. In it he argues that many people feel unnecessary shame about their employment situations…princepuffin (54)in capitalism • 7 years agoCapitalism, Necessity, and StigmaAt birth, we are thrust into this dimension naked, wet, and confused. As we gain our bearing, we can change the naked and wet part, but we remain confused until we exit through the other side of…princepuffin (54)in news • 8 years agoPapers Please: Texas governor signs immigration billTexas Senate Bill 4 is a disaster. Proponents claim that it is in the best interest of the state of Texas and its citizens. That is false. It will make police detention more common for the average…princepuffin (54)in books • 8 years agoDeep Reading: Moby Dick - ChoicesHow to pick a boat? Ishmael doesn't know, but Queequeg, based on the advice of his idol doll, insists that Ishmael picks the ship that they will spend the next 3 years on. Ishmael has never been…princepuffin (54)in books • 8 years agoDeep Reading: Moby Dick - Finding a FriendThere is a loneliness even in crowded spaces. When we are surrounded by other people, we are still in this thing on our own. This is how Ishmael finds himself as he searches for a place to sleep.…resteemedtalanhorne (67)in tv • 8 years agoNetflixing: The Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtThe phenomenon of Netflix as a paradigm shift is far more interesting than the simple idea of being able to stream movies and TV shows into your home. The best thing to come out of the platform is…princepuffin (54)in books • 8 years agoDeep Reading: Moby Dick Chapter 1 "Loomings"If they but knew it, almost all men in their degree, some time or other, cherish very nearly the same feelings toward the ocean with me. This is Ishmael musing about the wanderlust that drives him…resteemedaaanderson (56)in philosophy • 8 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.A Skeptic Reads Hegel Part 1: IntroductionsA Skeptic Reads Hegel Part 1: Introductions Something masochistic, or perhaps narcissistic, in me has decided it’s time to start reading Hegel. After seeing his name pop-up repeatedly in…princepuffin (54)in introduceyourself • 8 years agoNew Steemer, Hi ThereI'm @princepuffin, and I'm happy to have found this community. It was brought to my attention by my friend, @aaanderson. Together, he and I produce a blog/podcast called Medium Rare. We give our…