Philosophical Speculations

Ashvin ... that post was to just make a subtle point about how this thread is trending ... I got countless more articles about Canadian political issues I could share here.

Didn't notice that 'insert video' function before ... something else to play with

Ashvin ... Thanks for taking the time to watch it, and giving your usual perceptive feedback, as I was a bit concerned that viewers may struggle with the interviewing style, and give up on it. 'Atlas' is not my favourite interviewer ~ a lot of pregnant pauses ~ but he does seem to have an intuitive ...

Synchronicity ... this time-shifting take on a 1967 Dylan song, also brilliantly covered by Hendrix, popped up in the YT feed just as the significant other was filling me in on the foreboding news of the day ~ bless her helpful heart ~ and how apt it still seems ... All Along the Watchtower There mu...

Ben ... Clearly you've better eyesight than I, since even with the reading specs on I had to get within 6 inches of the screen to read that not-so-rosy Kundera quote ... maybe time to rethink my choice of avatar pic

Lou Gold wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:00 pm The Capivara is a favorite rodent in Brazil.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capybara

Ever seen a mythical white one?

prrrr-fect

OK, still not seeing the figurative context. But if indeed there is some insidious intent, this figurative 'cat' will be on the prowl.

I know what mice are... what or who are they are they representing in this analogy? Am I missing something here? I understood that Santeri and Lou were literally referring to mice and mouse traps, and the ethical consideration of how to keep them from setting up house in an actual house ~ short of ...