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Un/Common Concepts of Rights

I don’t think most people have a very clear idea of what a “right” is. Conversationally and in the news, the concept of a right seems to range from a basic human need (food, shelter) to abstractions about life in society (property, movement) to social expectations that might vary by time and culture (harassment, religion).

I think there are some elements of truth in varying degree to each one of those, but we rarely ever encounter any clear definition of the term that people agree on. And I think a lot of our political discussions would go a lot farther if we did have more agreement on that term.

By Trey McIntyre, ago

My 2019 Theme: Moments

In past years, I’ve had themes that are variations on productivity, such as “focus” and “drive” and “OMG. GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER AND DO THE STUFF YOU SAY YOU WANT TO DO ALL READY!” So, in 2019, I’m choosing another theme along those same lines: “moments.”

By Trey McIntyre, ago

A Too Early Game Review: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

I’ve only just started playing! But because I think it will be about fourteen years before I’m done playing this game, I figured I’d go ahead and write a review based on my initial impressions.

This game is frustratingly expansive and overwhelmingly detailed. It’s a long, slow burn with many of the best parts of past AC installments like sailing, hunting, and serial murder.

By Trey McIntyre, ago

Truth, Feeling, and Appearances

Although we were out of the country on vacation, we still managed to see the majority of this week’s judiciary committee meeting regarding Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations of sexual assault against him.

And it’s complicated.

By Trey McIntyre, ago