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Posts in 2022

  • Truth 03

    Tuesday, May 31, 2022 in Fragments

    Most would argue that what’s true is true. That there does indeed exist an ultimate or quintessential underlying reality. But is this a valid understanding? In my studies of mathematics, especially probability and statistics, we assume that …

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Posts in 2020

  • Habits 01

    Sunday, June 28, 2020 in Fragments

    It is important to practice good habits of the mind at all times. Why? When we are not actively practicing good habits, we may lazily fall into bad habits. Bad habits are formed of the aggregate of our lives mixed with the cement of our passions, …

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  • Grandmother Porth

    Friday, June 26, 2020 in Fragments

    Grandma Porth taught me cards and other games. While I don’t really play many games now, the lessons of probability I learned from her teaching have remained. She was a world traveler who loved new experiences and cultures. Her dedication to …

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  • Truth 02

    Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in Fragments

    The Absolute Truth can never be known, even if such a thing were to exist.

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  • Truth 01

    Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in Fragments

    Truth is hard and I will likely give it many fragments. I consider the discernment of truth, one of the most difficult and important things to put the efforts of my mind toward. It is a goal of religions, sciences, and philosophies.

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  • Gary Dalton Jr

    Sunday, June 21, 2020 in Fragments

    My Dad, Gary Dalton Jr. He struggled to find his identity and eventually paid the price for that struggle. From him, I learned the value of being open to the thoughts, ideas, opinions, and identities of others. He acknowledged to me that I do not …

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  • Grandfather Dalton

    Friday, June 19, 2020 in Fragments

    Thank you to my Grandfather Dalton, the original Garold. I gained much from your enjoyment, thought, and discussion (not argument) given to politics and your great ability to care little for labels. I recall a discussion we had regarding some …

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