I’m sharing an awful, provocative, and deeply disturbing interview with Dr. Scott Atlas (a credible medical expert) and PragerU CEO, Marissa Streit on why we were forced to “jab and mask,” Dr Atlas reveals that many Americans may have died because of dishonesty, censorship and the demonization of medical dissent. I rarely share things of…
Author: Carl Barney
Friendship
Friendship can be a rich and rewarding relationship between and for good people. Friendships involve communication, mutual respect, mutual benefit, shared experiences, and personal growth. “In essence, [friendship] involves mutual knowledge, esteem, and affection: as a result, the individuals take pleasure in each other’s company, communicate with a high degree of intimacy, and display mutual…
AI
I read an interesting and useful article in the Wall Street Journal regarding AI, “It’s the End of the Web As We Know It.” Two action items I got from the article are 1) to try an AI-powered search called ArcSearch and 2) to try Consensus, which uses large language models for detailed summaries of…
Corrupt California Community Colleges
California is perpetuating racism in its community colleges—by redefining words. Particularly disturbing is their redefinition of “merit,” a concept that is so important for the advancement and improvement of our world. The meritorious are those outstanding men and women who discover, innovate, and produce wealth, and whose actions thereby benefit all of us. Yet California’s…
Don’t Cry for Argentina, Celebrate It!
Something positive is happening in politics from, of all places, Argentina—the socialist utopia that has experienced systematic poverty for decades because of its socialism. But no more. Argentine President Javier Milei’s speech at Davos is one of the most important given by a politician that I’ve ever read. If his ideas can catch on, they…
Feedback
I get occasional emails and cards acknowledging and appreciating my various messages and blogs. I want you to know that they are appreciated (and encouraged 😊). Carl B. BarneyJanuary 4, 2024
Woke Mind Virus
Elon Musk answered a question that had been lingering for a long time: “What is the Woke Mind Virus?” There is a fascinating article that I’ve summarized below for you, with help from AI. I can’t attach the article due to copyright, but if you can get a hold of a copy, or if you…
Movie Recommendation
I accidentally came across a strange, fascinating, and enlightening movie simply called PK. It’san Indian Hindi language science fiction satirical drama. I won’t attempt a review, which isadequately provided by Wikipedia. I will say that when it was released, it became the highest-grossing Indian film of all time, and worldwide it’s had a huge impact….
Mayhem, Murderers, and Martyrs
Ideas have consequences. The idea that motivates Hamas and other terrorists is: achieving “divine” justice—other-worldly justice—via earthly retribution, using any means necessary. Their strategy: dehumanize, destroy, and dominate. Their means of implementation: Jihad, murder, mayhem, and martyrdom. From the horse’s mouth: “The day of judgment will not come until Muslims fight the Jews (killing them…
Who Represents Objectivism?
There have been many alleged spokespersons for Objectivism—Mike Berliner, Harry Binswanger, John Ridpath, Peter Schwartz, Yaron Brook—and we’re now told of a “Chief Philosophy Officer,” Onkar Ghate. There’s something we should not forget. The philosopher of Objectivism, the Chief Philosophy Officer of her philosophy, is Ayn Rand (although Ms. Rand would never accept such a…