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Beware Of Scientism

Posted on October 27, 2021 by terryshen

  As a differentiator, scientism involves bias. Specifically, it is, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, an exaggerated trust [emphasis added] in the efficacy of the methods of natural science applied to all areas of investigation. Overzealous of any sorts is suspicious. Economist … Continue reading →

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Limit On Freedom Of Speech?

Posted on October 26, 2021 by terryshen

  Jogging through the historical district in Charleston, South Carolina, a car rolled passed me with a banner flag that has me doing a double take. The banner reads “F(delete) Biden.” And I say to myself “only in America.” You … Continue reading →

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The Art Of Leisure Living – Travel

Posted on October 25, 2021 by terryshen

  Enjoy travel, but not the tedious parts? You know the parts about getting to and from the destination, settling into new and strange surrounding, and other regiments associated with  traveling. The tedious parts seem always getting in the way. … Continue reading →

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Is Filibustering Fair?

Posted on October 22, 2021 by terryshen

  Filibuster has received lots of attention lately, as the US Senate can’t seem to build consensus anymore with its chamber evenly divided (50/50).  You see, senator’s term lasts 6 years unlike the House of Representatives (2 years). In theory, … Continue reading →

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On Changing Our Mind

Posted on October 21, 2021 by terryshen

  The Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, “Change is the only constant in life.”  Even while you’re reading this post, time is fleeting us by. So the dynamic nature of our experience begs the questions of what about our mind? Do … Continue reading →

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Waiting, Part 3

Posted on October 20, 2021 by terryshen

  I dislike waiting. It renders me feeling helpless. Which is the reason why I would take a longer route than be stuck in traffics. Patience is a virtue? No. I don’t think so. It is too passive and reactive … Continue reading →

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Transition? What Transition? Part 2

Posted on October 18, 2021 by terryshen

  Watching the Biden administration this past nine months, any excitement accrued from  Trump’s departure while kicking and screaming about a stolen election, has been tempered by disappointments in how the Biden’s team handled  their tasks. Without a doubt, Covid-19 … Continue reading →

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Life Under Pandemic

Posted on October 16, 2021 by terryshen

  Nobody asked for the Covid-19. It sorta just happened, at least that is what we know so far. The changes brought on by the pandemic caught people by surprise.  In other words, no crystal ball nor big data predicted … Continue reading →

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Autumn Leaves

Posted on October 15, 2021 by terryshen

  One of the iconic images of Fall for me here at the Mid-Atlantic is the leaves. The Autumn foliage with its brilliant colors and the piles after piles of them fallen on the ground represent the changing season from … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 Impact On Supply Chain

Posted on October 14, 2021 by terryshen

  Southwest Airline canceled over 2,000 flights this past weekend. And the cancellation is continuing. It was not because a strike due to pilots called in sick as rumor had it, but a genuine lack of staff resulted from the … Continue reading →

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