Category Archives: Politics and Philosophy

Anything to do with social relations writ large, politics and philosophy.

The Evolution of Selfishness

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Aya Katz

The Evolution of Selfishness Updated on July 10, 2009 Aya Katz   Against Idleness and Mischief by Isaac Watts How doth the little busy BeeImprove each shining Hour,And gather Honey all the dayFrom every opening Flower! How skilfully she builds her … Continue reading →

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The Definition of Treason Under American Law

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Aya Katz

Recently, political disputants and the mainstream media have taken to calling people who disagree with government officials and government mandates traitors. Traitors would be people who commit treason, a very serious crime. But under the United States constitution treason is … Continue reading →

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A Letter from Amnon Katz to the Canaanites

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Aya Katz

Recently I visited my mother, and she gave me a copy of an old letter my father sent to the Canaanite leadership in January of 1978. My father died on October 3, 2000. Most of the Canaanite leaders were much … Continue reading →

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Comparing Autism Spectrum Disorder with Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Aya Katz

Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by impairment of automated social skills. Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized by socially inappropriate behavior. Because both seem to involve a focus on the self and a deficit in the ability to perspective … Continue reading →

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Review of Mr. Sunshine, a Korean Historical Drama

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Aya Katz

Back in my early years, I had a plan to unite all the fandoms I was a part of, including the Trekkies and the Republicans, the libertarians and the filkers, and even the B7 fans, so we could all save … Continue reading →

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Constitutional Checks and Balances: President and Vice President Should Not Be Running Mates

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Aya Katz

The original constitution of the United States provided many checks and balances, all to make sure that it would not be possible for any part of the Federal government to tyrannize and overpower the people or the States. The three … Continue reading →

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Do Nazis Need Jews and Vice Versa to Exist?

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Aya Katz

When things get very polarized, the two sides of the coin  — the two polarities — seem to need each other so much. Where would Republicans be without Democrats? Where would Antifa be without the KKK? Where would anybody be … Continue reading →

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Live Talk with Julia Hanna and Aya Katz

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Aya Katz

  On June 15, 2018  Julia Hanna and Aya Katz had a livestreamed conversation. Topics discussed include: Tariffs and what their effect is on the economy of the country that enacts them. Who should pay for waging war. Alexander Hamilton … Continue reading →

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LiveTalk with Julia Hanna and Aya Katz

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Aya Katz

On June 8, 2018 Julia Hanna and Aya Katz had a livestreamed conversation. Some of the topics discussed include: The election results in California The Top Two Candidates Open Primary Act Language Acquisition by Total Immersion How Meaning is not … Continue reading →

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Livestream with Julia Hanna and Guest Dr. Paul Connett

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Aya Katz

On May 4, 2018, Julia Hanna and Aya Katz spoke with Dr. Paul Connett about the effects of water fluoridation on the health of human populations exposed to this practice.   Dr. Paul Connett is a graduate of Cambridge University … Continue reading →

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