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by aleksey
Mon Jun 29, 2026 6:23 pm
Forum: Mathematics
Topic: Solvitur ambulando: What math problems have you solved by simply walking?
Replies: 1
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Re: Solvitur ambulando: What math problems have you solved by simply walking?

There's this semi-famous quote by N. N. Taleb where he gives the advice: "to become a philosopher, start by walking very slowly" [ 1 ][ 2 ]. Though I do have a few instances that come to mind (my memory is really fuzzy, so I don't remember all the details):


When I am working on a maths problem ...
by aleksey
Fri Jun 26, 2026 11:02 pm
Forum: Politics & Society
Topic: What are the limits of democratic government?
Replies: 5
Views: 6388

On Democracy: The Good, The Bad, and the Vulgar

In this post, I will argue in favour of a constitutional liberal democratic-republic with appropriate limitations and how the Church can be a force for proper ethical conduct.

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Introduction
Q1: "Should democratic majorities be able to decide every political question, or are there ...