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Peter Boghossian

@peterboghossian

21 Sep

I find this fascinating

time.com/collection/100…

Very few of these individuals are actually influential, but they were mostly written about by people who are. 1)

It appears as if these individuals were chosen for reasons relating to superficial diversity and not actual influence. (Certainly not enough influence to be in the top 100.) Here are just two problems with attempting to artificially manufacture such outcomes. 2)

1) The legitimacy of the periodical is called into question. Readers won’t trust TIME because the people on the list are obviously not the most influential people. 2) Readers won’t trust that other people on the list are actually influential. 3)

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Peter Boghossian

@peterboghossian

29 Aug

I’m sitting in the pet ER waiting for Lola to come out of surgery. She was attacked by a porcupine. Watching people who love their pets so deeply is moving.

This is Biju. She’s recovering from a heart attack.

Listening to many stories of people who rescued their animal from abusive homes and now they’re dealing with the consequences of physical abuse. Heartbreaking and also inspiring that so many people have so much goodness and decency.

This beautiful boy is Sunflower. He’s having digestive issues. He barks when someone new enters.

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Peter Boghossian

@peterboghossian

7 Aug

$100.00 REWARD.

Lost dog. 17th St., Lambert & SE Rex. Sellwood. #Portland

Name: Lilly.
Female. Fixed. 5lbs. Black. Long hair.

Please post here if you find her.

Find my cousin’s dog and I’ll also take you out for a night of drinks.

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Peter Boghossian

@peterboghossian

31 Jul

It would be interesting if every public university had its own Woki-leaks:

Woki-Leaks South Dakota: Exposing the Social Justice Crusade at South Dakota Public Universities

wokisd.wordpress.com

We're a group of parents, teachers, and students who are trying to help educate the public about the Social Justice crusade going on in some South Dakota public universities.

What we do, essentially, is anonymously leak/share evidence of political bias and indoctrination with the public.

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Peter Boghossian

@peterboghossian

16 Feb

Here are some problems with factoring historical injustices into decision making processes. Also known as “equity.”

1) Groups will compete for the distinction of having been the most historically oppressed so that they will receive the largest share of resources.

2) Individuals and groups will undervalue the traits necessary for success to the extent that they’ll receive an unequal distribution in their favor. This cycle cannot be broken because merit is inherently disincentivized.

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