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A theory of infinite coincidence

A theory of infinite coincidence

“Everything is a coincidence” I have always talked about “the Theory of Infinite Coincidence”. I don’t think anyone understood but here it is explained. John Stuart Mill said, ‘It is in the interest of tyrants to have a low level of intelligence and a low level of education’. As a result, the Powers That Be stigmatize pattern-recognition and demonize ‘generalizations’. In fact, these two things are signs of systematic thought and high intelligence. In their place, the public is told…

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A look at current events through the lens of Tolstoy’s War and Peace

A look at current events through the lens of Tolstoy’s War and Peace

Seemorerocks I first read “War and Peace” almost 50 years ago but many aspects of much of what I read back then have stayed with me – especially the philosophy.  I have often said (and am usually misunderstood) by saying: “if Donald Trump had not existed they would have to have invented him”.   This reflected my vague understanding of Tolstoy’s view of history. I recently came across an excellent review (below) of Tolstoy’s novel that has allowed me to come…

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