This is more like the pendulum swinging back to the other side than regression to the mean.
It also seems like it's right up Belle's alley. (This weighty bit of analysis shows that Rawls fils is more than a match for this dude.) Belle, if you make a post about this, I request that it be titled "Behind the Veil of Ignorance".
I don't know, ben, I think he can compete. that was some fucked up shit right there. now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go surrender to foreign jihadists so I can get knocked up by Osama.
What a yo-yo this Alec is.
Posted by Josh | Link to this comment | 09-16-04 11:26 AM
I think the thing to do is to turn away in silence, reflect on the Meno, feel sad.
Posted by FL | Link to this comment | 09-16-04 11:49 AM
What's the track record on meaningful contributions from famous philosophers' offspring?
I'd guess it's not scintillating.
Posted by oyster | Link to this comment | 09-16-04 12:15 PM
What's the track record on meaningful contributions from famous philosophers' offspring?
It's all about regression to the mean,
Posted by paperwight | Link to this comment | 09-16-04 12:22 PM
This is more like the pendulum swinging back to the other side than regression to the mean.
It also seems like it's right up Belle's alley. (This weighty bit of analysis shows that Rawls fils is more than a match for this dude.) Belle, if you make a post about this, I request that it be titled "Behind the Veil of Ignorance".
Posted by ben wolfson | Link to this comment | 09-16-04 10:15 PM
Actually nevermind, he can't compete with Ryan Thompson.
Posted by ben wolfson | Link to this comment | 09-16-04 10:17 PM
I don't know, ben, I think he can compete. that was some fucked up shit right there. now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go surrender to foreign jihadists so I can get knocked up by Osama.
Posted by belle waring | Link to this comment | 09-16-04 10:28 PM