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Gerald R. Baron

The rise of uncertainty in entropy and the arrow of time

A long read that explores changing ideas about entropy and the arrow of time. Entropy is now seen as a measure of uncertainty. How does…

2d ago

The rise of uncertainty in entropy and the arrow of time

2d ago

Conflating Philosophy and Science

In the search for truth, philosophy and science are both important. But, should scientists and science journals disclose when they are…

Dec 8

Conflating Philosophy and Science

Dec 8

Manifesting––yet another religious flash in the pan

Cambridge Dictionary’s 2024 word of the year signals yet another desperate attempt to fill the yawning spiritual void.

Nov 29

Manifesting––yet another religious flash in the pan

Nov 29

Something Different: A Tardy Salute

A year-long book project has kept me mostly off Medium, but I learned why our vets deserve a tardy salute.

Nov 20

Nov 20

If I’m wrong about free will, it’s not my fault

One of Richard Dawkins’ most famous quotations summarizes the materialist position:

Nov 17

Nov 17

How science became “flimflam”

We’re losing trust in science. That’s a big deal. An Italian theoretical physicist and neuroscientist minces no words in calling science…

Nov 8

How science became “flimflam”

Nov 8

Confronting Mystery

Anti-religionists argue that religion is irrational because it of necessity appeals to mystery. But those proposing physicalism also must…

Oct 20

Confronting Mystery

Oct 20

Is Space-Time Really Doomed?

Are those physicists claiming space-time is not the fundamental reality we think it is right?

Oct 1

Is Space-Time Really Doomed?

Oct 1

How Christians Changed the Name of God

Does Christian Nationalism diverge significantly from traditional Christian teachings and belief? Here’s arguments for why it does.

Sep 18

How Christians Changed the Name of God

Sep 18

How we fell in love with ourselves

The second in a series on the history of our ideas of love. Previously we briefly reviewed the Hebrew, Greek and Christian influence. Next…

Aug 24

How we fell in love with ourselves

Aug 24

Gerald R. Baron

Gerald R. Baron

Dawdling at the intersection of faith, science, philosophy and theology. Author of It Was My Turn, a Vietnam story.

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