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Apr 13, 2011 at 6:04 pm #1272197
Ok, I know there are a lot of PNWers on here and thus a lot of collective experience!
I'm looking for some amazing trip suggestions anywhere in Oregon or Washington. The trip will take place in late August or early September.
Here are some details:
–no difficult to obtain permits…so places like the Enchantments are out :(
–number of hiking days will be 5-7 days
–trip may be a loop (preferred) or a one way that requires a shuttle (e.g.PCT section)
–I've been to the Three Sisters area, the Olympics, the Gorge, and Hell's Canyon a lot in the past couple years so I'd like to go somewhere else.
–not super crowded…so a section of something crowded like the Wonderland Trail is out
Of course, I'm not expecting anyone to plan out the trip day by day but perhaps folks could list a series of landmarks they consider to be particularly amazing in a particular wilderness area, trail, etc…Then I have some ideas that I can plan a trip around.
Thanks folks!!!!Apr 13, 2011 at 9:43 pm #1724343
Michael MathisenMember
@mathixLocale: Oregon
The Eagle Cap wilderness is a must here in Oregon. I've never been but it's one of the wilderness areas I would jump at the chance to hike in!!! A must see.Apr 13, 2011 at 10:16 pm #1724356
Thanks for the suggestion! Keep 'em coming.
Eagle Cap Wilderness/Wallowas is on my list of possibilities…any idea what spots are a must see there?Apr 14, 2011 at 6:43 am #1724419
Curt PetersonBPL Member
@curtpetersonLocale: Pacific Northwest
Don't write off the Enchantments. Not the solitude you're looking for (although it can be found up there for sure), but it really is stunning and famous for a reason. They take walk-ins every day, so you could get lucky. A common tactic is to have an Enchantments trip ready to go and a solid backup in a nearby area of the Alpine Lakes or a Glacier Peak area trip. Many of the Glacier Peak trailheads are actually not that far from Leavenworth, so if you didn't get drawn on the daily permit you could still be on the trail by 10:00 am in some absolutely world class terrain. Personally I'd try an Enchantments daily lottery pick with the Spider Gap/Lyman/Miner's Ridge area as a (possibly even better) backup.
Then I'd hope for good weather in a big way :)Apr 14, 2011 at 7:14 am #1724426
b sBPL Member
Still plenty of first come-first serve early September permits available for the Enchanments on recreation.gov as long as you're ok with camping outside the Core Enchantment Zone.Apr 14, 2011 at 7:21 am #1724430
Michael MathisenMember
@mathixLocale: Oregon
I'm not sure what is must see. It could just be the wallowas themselves. I do know that one of the more popular routes leads you past Sacajawea Peak The Matterhorn and Eagle Cap. The trail system is pretty extensive in the Wallowas which should afford you a lot of options.Apr 14, 2011 at 8:54 am #1724450
Sam HaraldsonBPL Member
@sharaldsLocale: Gallatin Range
I highly recommend the Pasayten Wilderness in Washington.Apr 14, 2011 at 8:56 am #1724451
Jerry AdamsBPL Member
@retiredjerryLocale: Oregon and Washington
I was in the Enchantments a couple years ago. Wasn't solitude, but because of the permit system it wasn't crowded.
On the other hand, there's just one trail going through the basin that's about 20 miles from trailhead to trailhead (Snow Creek to Colchuck) so maybe there isn't enough to do for 5 to 7 days. You could go up to Snow Lake the first day, then Lower Enchantments, Shield Lake, Upper Enchantments, Colchuck, back out – 5 nights – not a lot of mileage per day but then you could just wander around each spot.
PCT going by Mount Jefferson is supposed to be nice – I've only been above Pamelia Lake, but Jefferson Park is supposed to be nice. Or you could start at Santiam Pass, go North on PCT as far as you wanted, then back on several trails that are West of the PCT to make a loop.
Or go around Mount Hood – but crossing Eliot Creek is tricky. 40 miles. May keep you busy enough for 5 days.Apr 14, 2011 at 11:06 am #1724503
Well, I looks like either the Wallowas or Glacier Peak Wilderness would be great options…looking at the Enchantments it seems like that would be best saved for a shorter trip.
Now on to pouring over maps!Apr 15, 2011 at 3:59 am #1724782
Richard ScruggsBPL Member
@jrscruggsLocale: Oregon
Sounds like you've got your "short" list done. I'm surprised no one mentioned North Cascades National Park — spectacular and not crowded in early September. Whatcom Pass is a great highlight, with approaches either from the east (about 20 miles or so to the pass after a boat ride with drop-off at Little Beaver Creek), or from the west via Hannegan Pass and Copper Ridge. Either of the above approaches can be fashioned into a loop (for the most part), but the "ideal" trip would be a traverse from the east side with the boat drop-off at Little Beaver Valley to the west side, exiting after crossing Hannegan Pass. Can do the traverse west to east too, but the boat pickup would be at the end of the traverse, requiring pretty good coordination of time and date for the boat to do the pickup.
From either direction, Whatcom Pass would be about in the middle of the traverse.
Here are a few trip reports, with the first one being a solo traverse that started from the east with the boat taxi up Ross Lake to Little Beaver Valley (after first leaving a car at the exit trailhead to the west of Hannegan Pass) —
http://www.summitpost.org/copper-ridge-whatcom-pass-backpacking-loop/335866Apr 15, 2011 at 11:35 am #1724905
Tad EnglundBPL Member
@bestbuilderLocale: Pacific Northwest
+1 on the Pasayten Wilderness, many options and no crowdsApr 15, 2011 at 4:17 pm #1725037
"+1 on the Pasayten Wilderness, many options and no crowds"
Make that +2, but be prepared for lots of bugs in the summer, especially this year.Apr 15, 2011 at 6:59 pm #1725092
obx hikerBPL Member
@obxcolaLocale: Outer Banks of North Carolina
Can you do the Ptsrmigan Traverse as late as September following a big snow season or is there generally just too much melt-off and icing to make that a late August/September option?Apr 15, 2011 at 9:18 pm #1725143
I've never been to Pasayten. I checkedout some trip reports at nwhikers.net and all I can say is WOW… There are a lot of good ideas here. Thanks for the input.
I've seen friend's pictures of the Hannagan Pass and agree that it looks to be an amazing place. Thanks for the reminder and the links. I feel like my short list is now expanding. There are so many extraordinary places to explore!
I'm not sure about the Ptarmigan Traverse but my experience is that if we've had a high snow year, one's best bet at finding a route open is the late August to mid-September time frame and also that it's really hard so make a good guess this early in the year.Apr 15, 2011 at 9:47 pm #1725150
Chris MorganBPL Member
@chrismorganLocale: Southern Oregon
Elizabeth, I've started to come up with an X-hours-from-Portland-that-X-hours-is-worth-driving-to-backpack list, FWIW:
1 Hour
OR/WA – Columbia River Gorge
1.5 Hours
OR – Mt. Hood
OR – Northern Coast (Ecola, etc.)
WA – Indian Heaven
2 Hours
OR – Bull of the Woods
OR – Deschutes River
OR – Opal Creek
WA – Mt. St. Helens/Mt. Margaret
2.5 Hours
OR – Mt. Jefferson
OR – Santiam Pass/Three Fingered Jack
3 Hours
OR – Three Sisters
WA – Mt. Adams
WA – Mt. Ranier
WA – Olympic NP (closest parts)
3.5 Hours
WA – Goat Rocks
WA – Snoqualmie Pass
4 Hours
OR – Crater Lake
5 Hours
OR – Rogue River
OR – Sky Lakes Wilderness
WA – Alpine Lakes Wilderness
WA – Glacier Peaks Wilderness
6 Hours
CA – The Redwoods
OR – Wallowas
WA – Olympic NP Coast
7 Hours
BC – West Coast Trail (plus ferry)
CA – Trinity Alps Wilderness
OR – Steens Mountain
WA – Pasayten Wilderness
10 Hours
CA – Lake Tahoe
ID – Sawtooths
MT – Bob Marshall Wilderness
11 Hours
BC – Strathcona PP (plus ferry)
MT – Glacier NP
12 Hours
CA – Emigrant Wilderness
13 Hours
AB – Banff/Yoho NP
AB – Jasper NP/Mt. Robson
CA – Yosemite
14 Hours
CA – Middle Sierras (Bishop)
MT – Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness
WY – Wind River Range
WY – Yellowstone
15 Hours
CA – Lower Sierras (Lone Pine)
18 Hours
UT – Canyonlands
UT – Escalante NRAApr 16, 2011 at 8:54 am #1725212
Curt PetersonBPL Member
@curtpetersonLocale: Pacific Northwest
The Pasaytan is truly fantastic. The eastern half has a Tibet feel to it. Miles and miles of high altitude roaming. Gorgeous. September is getting a little late for up there, though. Depends on the year, but it can be pretty dry in September. Still a great choice. Bugs shouldn't be an issue in September up there. Nights will dip below freezing so they'll be pretty well done.Apr 16, 2011 at 1:02 pm #1725292
Mary DBPL Member
@hikinggrannyLocale: Gateway to Columbia River Gorge
Nice list, Chris! Some of it's a bit different for me since I live out the east side (more like 2 hours to the coast and 20 minutes to the Gorge), but still very useful.
You might want to consider posting it on:
where we get lots of questions that your list would help answer!Apr 16, 2011 at 5:47 pm #1725380
"Bugs shouldn't be an issue in September up there. Nights will dip below freezing so they'll be pretty well done."
Correct. However, September, specifically September 15-25, brings another problem, hunters. You'd want to dress accordingly if you decided to go then.Apr 16, 2011 at 8:56 pm #1725442
5-7 days… Really depends on how much vertical you wish to do a day.
Really only one or 2 places in my opinion for trails. Glacier PEAK Wilderness or Olympic National Park. Glacier Peak Wilderness will have VERY FEW folks in it generally speaking.
My #1 recommendation as there are hordes of side trips you can do and if the will is strong, many class 2,3,4,5 peaks to climb if you so wish. Glacier Peak Wilderness. Here is a 5-7 day trip. Can extend it indefinetly of course if you are a higher mileage person by adding trails(loops) north of the selected area. Chiwawa river road end. Spider Meadows. Spider Pass. Chiwawa lake/Glacier. Suiattle Pass. Cloudy pass. Image Lake(must detour to in decent weather). Buck Creek Pass. High Pass. Back to car. Yes, if you are a high mileage hiker you can do this loop in 2 days, but there are a huge number of side trails and additional loops with attractions in this area. If the weather is nice, you will want to stay forever. middle to End of July is peak time for wildflowers usually, but if heavy snow year, can be pushed back by a month. Huckleberriers are peak in Mid/late August. Beware of Black and Grizzly bears. I have seen both. Black Fly season is generally middle of July, but tends to extend only to 5000 feet leaving everything above that ok minus the other pests of course.
If higher mileage person. Then a 100 Mile trip is going Around Glacier Peak itself. Park at North Fork Sauk via city of Darrington as the other two main access points are washed out(white Chuck/Suittle river). Could do it from the Chiwawa River Road, but I would recommend skipping that portion as you have to wade Chiwawa River and road walk a ways and instead go up the Napequa River Valley to High Pass and down to Buck Creek Pass. Exceptional beauty through there along with Red Pass. DO wander up Portal Peak or over to Kololo peaks(8200 to the east of Red pass).
Glacier Peak Wilderness was not included in the North Cascades National park because at the time there was designation for keeping a National Park a wilderness and the proponents who wanted it protected did not want roads put into it. Thus, it became a Wilderness and the North Cascades National Park/Ross Lake National Recreational area became a national park. Also, the North Cascades National Park really doesn't have many trails in it to speak of or worth mentioning, as its nearly all a climbers paradise. You have a couple passes like Fisher, Cascade, Whatcom, but generally all trails that do exist in the NCNP, are in deep valleys with no views. You have to get high and go off trail to truly enjoy NCNP.
Olympic National Park. If you don't mind some off trail rambling and glacier travel do the high divide loop going from Sol Duck Hot springs and the bailey traverse over to Mt. Olympus and back to your car. The other 5 day mellow loop is situated on the Quinalt River Trailhead on the South Side.
As posted by someone else, the Pasayten Wilderness has huge number of miles of trails, but IMO isn't all that spectacular of scenery(seems exactly like Idaho). Its more something to do in the fall time for the larches or spring time because its east of the crest and less likely to be poured on. The exception is the western portion where the true crest trail runs.
PS. If you want off trail routes, I can give you TONS of them that would encompass that 5-7 days in pure bliss in good weather. Ptarmigan Traverse. Pickets Traverse. Several other traverses as well. Here is part of the Pickets. http://www.flickr.com/photos/33243403@N02/3099170058/Apr 17, 2011 at 8:10 am #1725550
noel thorpeMember
@geccomanLocale: NCW the dry part
+1 On any of the many possible Glacier Peak wilderness area loops.You can add mileage if you so desire with countless side trips and always be in spectacular terrain and solitude. August or better yet September for clear trails,fewer bugs and the best weather.Apr 17, 2011 at 3:33 pm #1725735
"I'm surprised no one mentioned North Cascades National Park — spectacular and not crowded in early September."
I think this is primarily because OP expressed a preference for a loop route, which is sort of hard to do up there. That said, your suggestion of the traverse, in either direction, from Hannegan Pass to Ross Lake is a great route. It is beyond spectacular up there, probably the finest scenery in the entire Cascade range, IMO. There are also opportunities for short side excursions off the main route to squeeze even more out of the trip. Copper Ridge and Easy Ridge come immediately to mind in that regard.Apr 17, 2011 at 9:06 pm #1725897
While I agree that Hannegan Pass is nice along with Whatcom pass, I don't agree that miles upon miles of valley bottom hiking with no views is all that fun or spectacular. Yes, there is the occasional big tree. See Big Beaver Valley and a quadruplet of some seriously MASSIVE cedar trees, but otherwise, its more for the off trail climber/routefinder than the backpacker. I most certainly agree that the area is spectacular if you are willing to get off trail. Bring Boots, Ice Axe at a minimum. Last few years have seen me going to the North Cascades National Park nearly exclusively as I try to nab the routes before they start trying to force us to pay to enter the park like nearly every other National Money sucking "open to the public" park. Try pricing out a trip to the back
country in Olympic national park. You get HOSED BIG TIME. Pay to enter. Pay to park. Pay a daily permit fee. Isn't there another fee I am forgetting in there. BY the time you are said and done for a week trip you just dropped a $100 bucks.
There are many non marked trails in the North Cascades that exist as climbers trails that do NOT appear on any map. These trails, while steep are definetly go to spectacular destinations. Trail up Ruby Mountain(still discernable, old trail out of Fourth of July Pass). Climbers trail going to Colonial/Snowfield area on right side of Pyramid Lake. Climbers trail going to Mt. Redoubt/Spickard out of the Chiliwack valley. Climbers trail going to Terror Basin and Southern Pickets. Climbers Trail going to Mt. Forbidden and Mt. Torment. Climbers Trail going to Eldorado. In fact, there is a large amount of true trail on the ptarmigan traverse. The first 12 miles are all trail but do no appear on a forest service map. Just like the South Cascade River Trail to South Casacde lake and over the South Cascade glacier to White Rock Lakes. Climbers trail to Snow King Mountain. Note, several of these trails used to be old Forest Service Trails that were abandoned like the Napequa River Trail to High Pass in the Glacier Peak Wilderness.Apr 18, 2011 at 5:16 pm #1726275
"There are many non marked trails in the North Cascades that exist as climbers trails that do NOT appear on any map. These trails, while steep are definetly go to spectacular destinations."
I've been on many, not all, of the trails/routes you mention and you are absolutely correct in saying that the scenery is spectacular. However, I suspect the OP was asking for something a bit more, shall we say, civilized. Most of the routes you mention are either climb approaches or strenuous scrambles beyond what most trail hikers would find enjoyable, and are destinations in themselves, not part of a 5-7 day loop or point to point trip. I mentioned 2 easier possibilities in an earlier post that, if added to a Hannegan-Ross Lake traverse, would offer more "ridge time" with ample scenery of the type you mention, while fitting into a longer trip: Copper Ridge and Easy Ridge. If I am wrong about OP's intent, I would highly recommend that she give your suggestions serious consideration.
BTW, I'm surprised you didn't mention the Depot Creek "climbers" trail to Redoubt. That's pretty scenic, too; great view of the North Face of Redoubt. ;)Apr 19, 2011 at 1:44 pm #1726684
"BTW, I'm surprised you didn't mention the Depot Creek "climbers" trail to Redoubt. That's pretty scenic, too; great view of the North Face of Redoubt. ;)"
The depot creek waterfall is amazing. Off hand I don't know of any other several hundred foot roaring waterfall/cataract that you literally hike through/next to. Only thing comparable I can think of off the top of my head is Canyon hiking in the SW USA. I went through there in June as I went for Custer/Spickard/Redoubt. Oh my GOD, WATER! Needless to say, we didn't hike where most folks go through. Had to stay on the left side. Have to go back to get Mox peaks for my 100 high points in Washington State though.
Never been on the Cooper ridge. How is it? I take it that you have been there? Seems like a great weekend trip.
Oh yea, if you want trails and loops. Hooking up many trails in the Entiat Region East of the Cascade Crest is quite fine as well. Not as spectacular as the Crest Peaks, but still very fine country. Go a bit earlier for peak flowers than you would for crest areas. It can be spectacular regarding flowers over there as there is quite a bit of pumice blown over there from Glacier Peak.
PS. I like to strech folks idea of what they can actually do. I find its far more rewarding getting off of the beaten path, not that there aren't MANY number of gorgeous trail destinations of course, just more rewarding as you get a better feel for the true mountain experience. I have gotten to the point where I can move off trail fairly quickly. When I first started doing so, I would run myself into blind corners etc. You quickly learn that heading for sunlight is a BAD thing. =) Stay in those trees as it usually means 1) no brush and 2) no cliffs. Hit the sunlight for pictures of course.Apr 19, 2011 at 1:47 pm #1726688
Elena LeeBPL Member
@lenchik101Locale: Pacific Northwest (USA)
Agree on glacier peak wilderness area .. is amazing. See Lyman Lakes, Image lake, etc. you'll meet lots of people on the trail though..
But.. if you have an extra couple of days to spare and the weather is good, i highly recommend a short trip to mount baker. You can actually go there for a day hike if you want. Alternatively, spend a night there. Take the railroad grade trail and keep going up, until you hit the snow patches. Camping out there is spectacular. You are basically looking down at some crazy glaciers, and mountains around. Plenty of space to camp off the beaten path. bring some yak treks and play around in the snow, and scramble some rocks. We did it and ended up half way to the summit, where you can actually smell the sulphur coming out from the volcano!if you go late in the summer, you'll be treated to some nice huckleberry fields.
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Anna: Conch ShellMature
I ended the call to Cara and closed the laptop down. I didn't know what to do for the best anymore, and my brain ached just trying to think about it. Instead I curled up in a ball on my bed, closed my eyes and tried to empty my head of thoughts. Megan had gone to work and wouldn't be back for hours meaning that I had time to gather my thoughts into a logical and comprehendible order before telling Megan.
I decided the best way to clear my head was to go to the beach and just sit and watch the world pass me by, so I grabbed my phone, keys and coat and headed out of the door, my feet walking almost automatically towards the beach. Ever since I was a child and my parents said we were going to the seaside a wave of excitement always flooded through me, I have always found the beach is such a carefree and peaceful place to go. Crashing against the shore, small waves wash the remnants of the previous night away, whether that be a sandcastle build to perfection by a young child or the footprints of someone walking along the seafront. Everything on the beach gets washed away. Untouched golden sand covers the shore, way out into the distance, scattered with different types of seashells that either become a new home to a small creature or are collected by young children.
My mum once told me that if I were to hold a large spiral conch shell to my ear that I would be able to hear to sea no matter how far away I was from the sea and ever since, whenever I have felt upset, I have gone to the beach, found a conch shell and placed it to my ear and have instantly felt calmer.
I walked up a small hill and was greeted by the image of the beach with the soft sand glistening as it joyfully reflected the sun's ray. The sea sparkled as it casually strolled up against the shore, leaving the rocks and sea-shells glinting. Crystal-clear water stretched far into the horizon getting darker and deeper, however maintaining serenity effortlessly. As I breathed in fresh air, the smell of salty sea tingled my nose. The cold and refreshing breeze gently eased up against my skin and glided through my hair. The birds twittered as they soared high above and the delicate splashes of the sea were amazingly soothing. The sound of waves were singing me a dulcet lullaby as I made my way onto the beach and I could feel a weight being lifted from my shoulders just by being here.
I sat down on the warm beach and slipped off my shoes and socks before allowing my bare feet to sink gently into the warm grains of sand, gently massaging away all my troubles instantaneously. Looking around I spotted a small conch shell glinting in the sunlight, half buried in the sand. I reached across and pulled it out of the sand and slowly placed it towards my ear. The sound of the sea could be heard as clear as day from the shell and as my eyes began to fill out with tears I could hear what my mum told me on that day.
She had placed a conch shell similar to this in my hand, closed my fingers around it and in almost a whisper had said, "Whenever you feel sad, just hold this shell up to your ear and you will hear the sea and I promise that everything will be okay!"
A tear splashed onto my face and a second and a third, remembering those words was heart-breaking because I knew that everything was not going to be okay. I was going to lose my mum and there was nothing I could do to fix it. How could she promise that everything would be okay? How could she make a promise if she knew she wouldn't be able to keep it? I buried my head in my hands and sobbed. I was holding the conch shell close to my chest as though it was my prized possession.
I don't know how long I sat sobbing on the beach but the sun was beginning to sink and the sky was stained a deep purple colour. Several passers-by stopped to ask me if I was okay and I gave them a weak smile and sent them on their way. I felt broken inside.
Suddenly I felt a tap on my shoulder and sensed someone crouching down beside me,
"Anna?" A gentle voice said, wrapping an arm around me, I didn't look up to see who it was but instead allowed myself to break down completely in their arms.
"Anna, what's happened? Come on let's get you inside and calm you down, it can't be that bad"
I felt an arm pull me to my feet and when I looked up I saw Dani looking back at me with a concerned look on her beautiful face. She was wearing some jogging bottoms and a crop top which made me think that she had been out for a jog.
I allowed myself to be pulled into the nearest café by Dani who sat me down in a seat in the corner and headed to the counter to order two cups of tea. She returned momentarily carrying a tray with a teapot on it, two mugs and two ginormous double chocolate muffins.
"Calm yourself down. Have a sip of tea and eat some muffin and then you can tell me what has happened!
I looked at Dani though my tear filled eyes, give her a small smile and began to eat the muffin in front of me.
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"Father, Father! I want to learn how to wield a sword!" It was the five year old princess Abhaya, almost tugging at King Dharmasena who was engrossed in watching what he would call, a wonderful encounter of blades by two 12 year olds.
He gently quietened his daughter while not taking his eyes off the duel. The clangs of the blades continued for a while before one fell to the ground. It belonged to Veerabahu who looked tragically disappointed at the defeat. The opponent sheathed his sword trying to hide a triumphant smile. He was hailed by the onlookers as he gracefully walked up to his teacher and bowed.
Vajrabahu, raised his pupil, pride filling up his eyes despite his best efforts. "You seemed to have remembered your lessons well, Vikram. You've surely made His Majesty proud."
Dharmasena came forward ruffled Vikram's hair. Giving the boy, an affectionate pat, he said, "This boy has never disappointed me. But this shows how good you are at training the youngsters, Vajra Bahu. Your nephew was not bad either. Veerabahu, nothing tragic about your defeat, Son. Just those weak moments where you lost hold on your sword. Learn and guard against those."
Abhaya who had already leapt from her father's lap shouted in childish joy. "Vikram won! Vikram won! Now he will teach me how to wield a sword! Father, Commander Vajrabahu, tell Vikram to teach me."
Vajrabahu took the princess into his arms. "As your Highness Commands. Vikram, you can't refuse the princess. Can you?"
"But sir, isn't she too young? And what is the necessity of the princess to wield a sword when I am alive?" Vikram protested.
"Father, Vikram simply does not want to teach me. If he does that, I shall win over Avanthi, Kuru, Koshala, Kaling and the South. I shall lead the armies myself and make our Kingdom bigger. The biggest" The princess spread out her arms as wide as she could to indicate how big.
Dharmasena and Vajrabahu broke into proud laughter listening to her words.
"Woudn't I like to see our Highness seated n the highest of the thrones? But as a proud bride of a Lion that would rule over the Aryavarta. None of us can even bear the thought of you facing a battle. It would be a shame on our lives if even a drop of your blood spills." Vajrabahu affectionately tried to reason while being amused.
"Commander, Nothing will happen to me at all. You know, I shall be the bride of Narayana himself. I shall rule over the three worlds."
Dharmasena, still amused, intervened taking Abhaya back to his arms. "Vajrabahu, If you encourage her to talk like this, there won't be any end. She would next be demanding a temple built for herself. " Turning to his charioteer, he remarked. " This is your wife's doing Sudatta, The woman was continuously praising Abhaya that She is Goddess Lakshmi herself and this child has taken it all in."
The charioteer bowed low and spoke in a courteous but indulging voice. "Why do you blame my wife your Majesty? Ask anyone in this whole province of Anagha if they would contend this. The princess is surely Lakshmi herself."
"Lakshmi holds a lotus. Not sword" Vikram piped in.
Abhaya seemed disappointed all of a sudden. She told in a sulking manner. "I am not Lakshmi then. I want sword. Father, I want to learn sword. I am not Lakshmi."
Dharmasena mocked a sigh of relief. "Vikram, that was clever of you. At least this girl got herself rid of the fantasy. And child Abhaya, Vikram would teach you swordplay when you are 10 years old. You are still five now. "
No one noticed the pang of envy in the eyes of Veerabahu who was silent all the time. No one except Vikram. He was not rejecting the princess' request for no reason. The hatred he felt from the nephew of the commander made him feel uneasy.
"Commander," The King turned to Vajrabahu. "How long has it been since we tried our blades on each other? Don't you remember the fun duels we've had during our pupil days at Avanti?"
"Who used to win?" Vikram asked enthusiastically.
"Son, do you ever dream I could any day your teacher?" King replied.
"Your sword doe not have a nemesis, Lord. But your humility beats it. Vikram, Nobody on this earth can face our King when he is armed with his sword." Vajrabahu spoke with great admiration, remembering the past.
"Vajrabahu, why don't we try a duel now? Surely the youngsters would find something to learn while we reliven our younger days."
A thrilled Vikram watched yet another encounter of swords, holding the princess in his lap.
"A tribal wretch after all!" murmured Veerabahu standing some distance away. He was not sure if he was inaudible as he saw Abhaya turning towards him and making a face.


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SolarWinds (SWI) stock fell on Friday after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock to sell, saying continued adjustments of sales tactics could pressure revenue and profit margins.
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The Apache Directory Team is pleased to announce the release of Apache Directory Studio 1.1.0 RC2, the second release candidate for the version 1.1.0 of its Eclipse based LDAP Browser and Directory client.You can download Apache Directory Studio 1.1.0 RC2 as a standalone RCP application for Mac OS X, Linux and Windows here:
http://directory.apache.org/studio/downloads.htmlYou can also install it directly in Eclipse using this update site: http://directory.apache.org/studio/update/1.x/
Developed as a sub-project of the Directory Top Level Project, Apache Directory Studio is an Eclipse RCP application that takes full advantage of the benefits inherent in the Eclipse platform. Composed of several Eclipse (OSGi) plugins, Apache Directory Studio can be easily upgraded with additional plugins. Apache Directory Studio plugins can even run within a full installation of Eclipse itself.
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wait.... is it not Monday still?
Is this in addition to Nithogg? Haven't killed him on my main yet this week.
And I am all out of coins... :(
Should we do it? Could be a bug and we all get in trouble.
As long as Nithogg is still up. Although, already cleared him for the achievement, so I guess it wouldn't be a total loss. Only 1000 GR.
Looks like someone/thing couldn't wait any longer.
not worth wasting a coin
So it begins...They did mention they would increase the amount of bosses.
So we kill Na'zak, then the reset is tomorrow... We get to kill another World Boss then too?If so, I like this. :D
Can someone confirm if they changed the reward for Nithogg to be an epic AP token? I killed him with all my level 110 toons on tuesday and only got 1000 order resources, but I saw a post in another forum about the 2 bosses being up that showed the reward for Nazak as 1000 order resources and the reward for Nithogg now being an epic AP token. Guess I'll have to wait to kill world bosses on mondays now...
I noticed his WQ timer said "3 days".
No, the epic AP token is actually the reward for the WQ.But apparently it's for EU only and US still has the 1000 resources reward.Kinda lame, I would rather get the same reward as EU in this case.
On the EU server at least, Nithogg was an AP token when he first spawned. I killed him on wednesday and it was definitely a token, though I can't remember how much it was a good amount.
They gave AP tokens for EU, US only had resource rewards.


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Basic Chocolate Cake
Wheat Free Recipe
For this Basic Chocolate Cake, purchase or make your own gluten free flour mix for this delicious chocolate cake in which you can use your choice of cocoa or carob powder.
2-1/4 cup gluten free flour mix
2-1/4 teaspoons xanthan or guar gum
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup carob powder or cocoa
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup oil
1 egg, plus enough water to equal 3/4 cup
1-1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Recipe Directions
Sift the flours together with xanthan or guar gum, baking soda, salt and cocoa. Stir in the sugar. Crack egg into measuring cup. Fill cup with water to 3/4 cup level. Beat lightly.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together oil, water/egg mixture, honey, vinegar and vanilla until well blended. Add dry ingredients, mixing until well blended. Beat for a few minutes with electric beater.
Prepare 2 cake pans, about 7 inches in diameter. Divide batter equally between the two pans. Use a spatula to smooth and even out the batter. Bake at 350-degrees for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cakes test done. Cool for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
To make cupcakes line a 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups. Fill the cups and bake at 350-degrees for 20 to 30 minutes or until done.
Recipe Note
Watch cakes carefully to ensure they are "just done", not overdone.
Nutrition Information
Yield: 2 Cakes or 12 cupcakes
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Today, smelling Byredo's M/Mink EDP for the first time Urban Abstract & Tokujin came back to my mind as fast as the tiny drops of the fragrance fell from the air, down sloping on my skin. I though of cold materials such as glass, metal, concrete... seas of black ink on white snowy paths... breezy tiny molecules of Adoxal getting lost in gray fumes of incense, in Urban Abstract frames. Aldehydic surreal rains freezing, and turning into the snow flakes of Tokujin's installation for KARTELL....
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Why U.S. Consumer Spending Could Save the Day
The health of U.S. consumers is critical for U.S. economic growth. Here are five reasons why they may be extending their spending.
In Brief
- The U.S. consumer sector accounts for nearly 70% of the nation's gross domestic product.
- We have identified five factors that should continue to support U.S. consumer spending and, by extension, U.S. economic growth. They include:
1) Faster job growth
2) Rising wages
3) Lower oil prices, accompanied by a stronger U.S. dollar
4) Stronger household balance sheets
5) Solid housing-market fundamentals
- The key takeaway—The U.S. economy may demonstrate surprising strength as a result of domestic consumption, with the distinct possibility that 2016 could feature stronger growth than 2015.
The U.S. consumer sector is the engine that powers the U.S. economy, accounting for nearly 70% of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP). Early in 2016, a number of factors seem poised to enable the U.S. consumer to once again push the rate of U.S. economic growth above that of other developed countries, even amid concerns about an economic slowdown in China and other emerging markets.
With total U.S. exports accounting for only 13% of U.S. GDP, and exports to China only 0.9%, the U.S. economy is uniquely dependent on internal consumption. And right now, that consumption looks robust. A look at the five major factors currently influencing the U.S. consumer suggests not only that a U.S. recession is unlikely but also that U.S. growth in 2016 may exceed that of 2015.
1) Faster U.S. Job Growth
Employment growth is fundamental to improving U.S. consumption, and, therefore, economic growth. Based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2.74 million jobs were created in the United States in 2015, an average of 228,000 per month. In the process, the unemployment rate dropped, from 5.7% in January 2015 to 4.9% in January 2016.
This trend in job growth appears to have entered 2016 with some momentum. The February U.S. jobs report, released by the BLS on March 4, showed unexpectedly strong jobs growth of 224,000, while the three-month average through February matched the full-year 2015 pace of 228,000. In addition, the labor force participation rate increased in four of the past five months (it was unchanged in November), suggesting that the availability of jobs is attracting applicants who were not previously looking for jobs.
And job availability may be the clearest indication that employment growth can continue in 2016. According to the most recent Job Opportunities and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) from the BLS, there were 5.6 million job openings in December 2015, more than the pre-recession peak of 4.2 million in March 2007, and far more than the 2.74 million jobs filled last year. This trend may bolster perceptions in the labor force that jobs are readily obtainable, thereby boosting workers' confidence that they can continue or even increase spending. One measure of increased confidence from the JOLTS report may be reflected in workers' willingness to leave jobs, or the quits rate. This rate has returned to its pre-recession level, implying a level of confidence that another, perhaps better, job is available, potentially supporting spending patterns and U.S. growth.
2) Better U.S. Wage Growth
As both the U.S. labor force and labor-participation rate increase, elimination of slack in the job market should permit more rapid wage growth. This phenomenon is just starting to unfold. For the first time in several years, the BLS's monthly reports have shown wages rising by more than 2.0%, with hourly earnings increasing by about 2.4% over the past five months. (For the same period a year ago, wages increased 2.0%.) This coincides with fewer applicants per job opening, according to the JOLTS report. The applicant-to-job opening ratio reached 6.8 to 1.0 in 2009, and has declined steadily, to 1.4 to 1.0, even lower than the 1.8-to-1.0 ratio before the recession. The current ratio implies that during 2016, as employers compete for fewer qualified candidates, wage pressures may result.
Other developments, including higher minimum wages in 14 U.S. states at the start of 2016, as well as wage increases announced by major nationwide employers, such as Wal-Mart, Target, and Starbucks, support this trend. The combination of continued job growth and rising wage growth can be a powerful boost to consumption and economic growth in 2016.
3) Lower Oil Prices, Accompanied by a Stronger U.S. Dollar
Cheaper gasoline and lower home-heating costs also can promote consumption in the United States. As of March 1, 2016, the national average price for regular gasoline was $1.75 per gallon, or almost 30% lower than the year-ago price of $2.40, according to the American Automobile Association. Similarly, heating oil at the end of February was $2.09 per gallon, or almost 35% lower than the $3.19 it was 12 months earlier. At the same time, a stronger dollar has created cheaper imports, which is a further boost to consumption. According to the BLS, import prices in January were 6.2% lower than they were a year ago.
Lower fuel bills and lower-priced imports empower consumers to spend more on other items. Although the price of oil and the strength of the dollar may stabilize, relative price benefits are likely to be enjoyed by consumers for much of the year, allowing broader-based consumption gains and enhancing any multiplier effect associated with such spending.
4) Stronger U.S. Household Balance Sheets
While job growth, wage growth, and the opportunity to purchase goods at lower prices are likely factors that could stimulate consumer spending, such constructive benefits, however, could be offset by additional debt obligations that grow even more rapidly than income and purchasing power. Fortunately, that is not the case. In fact, consumer balance sheets are, arguably, in the best shape they have been in more than 30 years, according to a recent report from the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed). Total debt-service payments, including mortgages and consumer debt, represent the smallest percentage of disposable personal income since records were kept in 1980. Looking at all financial obligations provides a similar conclusion. As a percentage of disposable personal income, all financial obligations account for the smallest portion since 1981.
Such healthy balance sheets imply that higher household income could comfortably support additional consumption without compromising the financial health of consumers. Further growth doesn't need to come at the expense of more debt, but if larger purchases are desired, healthy balance sheets seem ready to provide support for any increase in credit to fund additional consumption.
5) Solid U.S. Housing-Market Fundamentals
Finally, the housing market—a pillar of U.S. economic strength in 2014 and 2015—seems positioned for continued expansion in 2016. The pace of household formation, low interest rates, and ready availability of capital seem aligned to support growth in the sector in in 2016.
Despite a disappointing fourth quarter of 2015, William Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, expects household formation to receive a boost in 2016. In January, Dudley pointed out that rising employment is likely to boost the household formation rate and that low mortgage interest rates should keep housing relatively affordable. Rising employment may also increase household formation by allowing 18- to 34-year-olds living with their parents to move out and establish their own households. The portion of 18- to 34-year-olds living with their parents was 31.5% in 2015, compared with 27.5% prior to the financial crisis.
Those looking to buy a home will find help from low mortgage rates. According to Bankrate.com, the rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage averaged 3.68% during February 2016, while a 15-year fixed mortgage averaged 2.80%. Both were lower than their averages for 2015.
More important, U.S. lenders are making it easier to get mortgage approval. The Fed's most recent Senior Loan Officer survey shows for the October–December period more mortgages lenders reduced lending standards than raised them. An easing of mortgage loan standards was reported by 18% of banks compared to 3% indicating a tightening. This was the seventh straight quarter of reduced lending standards. Easier credit standards, low mortgage rates, and a faster pace of household formation should combine to assure that housing will again contribute to U.S. economic growth in 2016.
Summing Up
While growth in China and other emerging markets could slow this year, the U.S. economy may demonstrate surprising strength as a result of domestic consumption, with likely boosts from steady job growth, rising wages, cheaper fuel and imported goods, improved household balance sheets, and attractive conditions for housing. With a little help from business spending and an expanded federal budget, 2016 could feature stronger U.S. economic growth than 2015, despite economic hurdles elsewhere in the world.
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Finishing 10th in the Atlantic Coast Conference last season, the Maryland pass defense needed to be revamped and improved.
Enter Randy Edsall.
The defensive-minded head coach made headlines with his considerable positions swaps during the offseason, including the return of David Mackall to defensive end.
"I think they are right in the exact spots for their abilities and what we want do schematically on defense, and [to] get our best 11 people on the field," Edsall said of Mackall, Kenny Tate and Demetrius Hartsfield, for whom he titled "the big three" during a teleconference in early April. All three veterans changed positions this spring.
In his first season, Mackall played a dozen games as a reserve linebacker, finishing third on the team with three sacks, adding three tackles for loss as well. With the graduation of defensive end Drew Gloster, a new scheme being implemented and the team finishing seventh in the conference in total sacks (28), Mackall seemed to be a perfect fit for Edsall's pass-rusher.
"I have a real positive outlook on the move," Mackall told reporters following the annual Red-White Spring Game. "At first I was a little bit upset about the move, but at the end of the day it's not about the individual it's about winning. With the move I could be more of an asset to the team. Knowing that, I embraced it and played as hard as I could throughout the spring and made a lot of progress."
Mackall finished the Red-White game with a tackle for loss and an interception.
Before coming to the College Park, though, Mackall was a three-star defensive end prospect out of Edmondson-Westside High School (MD). Touted as the no. 83 defensive end in the nation by Scout.com, Mackall tallied 91 tackles, six sacks and three forced fumbles during his senior season.
Now he will have a chance to sharpen his craft under Edsall and first-year defensive line coach Greg Gattuso.
Since 2002, Connecticut's debut season in the Big East, Edsall's Huskies led the conference in total defense and finished among the nation's top 20 three times (2002, 2005, 2008), including sixth in 2008.
Gattuso, who left Pittsburgh to coach alongside Edsall, honed two of the country's top pass-rushers a season ago. Big East Defensive Player of the Year Jabaal Sherard and Brandon Lindsey finished their 2010 campaigns with nine and 10 sacks, respectively. The season prior Greg Romeus and Mick Williams earned the award. Romeus, with 11 tackles for loss, eight sacks and three forced fumbles, earned first-team all-conference honors. Williams led the Big East with 17 tackles for loss, in addition to his five sacks and three forced fumbles while playing on the interior of the defensive line.
The depth behind Mackall is as deep as any on the team, as pass-rushing seems to be a focal point on Edsall's defense now and for seasons to come. Backing up at the left end spot are two upperclassmen, Isaiah Ross and Alvin Thomas, as well as sophomore Marcus Whitfield and true freshman Keith Bowers.
Ross, who played as a reserve defensive lineman his first two seasons, has recorded 2.5 sacks and five tackles for loss during his career. His freshman season, though, was cut short by a knee injury.
A transfer, Thomas sat out during the 2010 season due to NCAA transfer rules. As a freshman at Albright College, in 2008, Thomas posted 11.5 tackles and 1.5 sacks. A year later he enjoyed a breakout year, registering 31 tackles and 10 sacks en route to being named All-Middle Atlantic Conference honors.
Whitfield, an outside linebacker prospect out of nearby Northwest High School (MD), was considered Scout.com's 63rd-rated strong-side backer in 2009. After redshirting his first season, Whitfield injured his right knee in the team's second game against Morgan State.
Rounding out the depth chart is one of the highlights of the incoming 2011 recruiting class. Bowers, a three-star defensive tackle prospect out of William T. Dwyer High School (Fla.), enjoyed a 74-tackle, 15-sack season his senior year, earning a First Team All-Area selection. Bowers was one of 12 defenders in the 2011 class.
Despite the heap of players listed at left defensive end, it is still Mackall who must show up and perform for the Terps in 2011. It's the pass-rushing ability and veteran prowess Edsall and his coaching staff saw in Mackall that convinced the Maryland head coach to change his position in order to revitalize the team's pass defense.
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Have you ever fancied making your own marinated salmon? It's a bit like smoked salmon but even more delicious. It's easy to do. Plus there's a few serving ideas here for you too.
Make things easy for yourself on Christmas Day - Not Delia has some suggestions about how to make the day go like a dream and not a nightmare.
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Saturday, May 20, 2017
The Fib That The Tories Are Now Economically Left
The famous Lucius Cassius, whom the Roman people used to regard as a very honest and wise judge, was in the habit of asking, time and again, "cui bono?" ("To whose benefit?")' Cicero.
In my opinion one of the best lenses through which to try to understand political party policy – including Tory policy – is the cui bono test. I wrote about this before here. Political rhetoric is one thing. But if you want to understand what the real agenda is, try asking 'cui bono?'
It is hard, if not impossible, to find any economic or economy-impacting policy of the Tory Party that does not have the consequence that it benefits the very wealthy (top 1%) and big business. These are the same people who also contribute very significantly to Tory Party coffers, of course.
So consider the recent suggestion that Theresa May is now left leaning economically because she has recently said she rejects 'the cult of selfish individualism' and accepts that untrammelled free markets don't necessarily deliver. That May is now economically left-leaning is a line that's now even being repeated and endorsed by folk at The Guardian. The BBC says that May is now 'targeting mainstream Britain'...
Continues here at Conatus News.
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Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Eulogy for my Dad, Bill Law
I thought I'd say something about my Dad's legacy and his influence on me.
He was a huge influence on me, not because he pushed me in any particular direction, but because he encouraged me to expand my horizons and find my own direction.
Even when I took some spectacularly wrong turns in life - and I really did - both my Mum and Dad were nothing but supportive and encouraging.
Dad could be difficult. But he was also warm, witty, and genuine. Dad was interested in other people - in how their lives went. He loved reading biographies. But above all Dad was interested in the potential of young people - in how their lives could go.
The potential of the young always fascinated Dad, and he devoted his life to bringing it out.
Dad had great intellectual honesty and integrity. He was willing to follow where he believed reason led, rather than use reason to try to justify going to some destination he'd already settled on.
Perhaps the most spectacular illustration of this involves religion.
Dad started out his adult life as a very religious man - he went to Bible College intending to be a religious minister - but he actually thought his way out of religious belief. Here we are at a humanist funeral, at his request.
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Friday, May 12, 2017
I am speaking at Conference on Religion and Atheism - at Heythrop 14 June
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Saturday, May 6, 2017
A 'cumulative case' for the existence of God? No.
Many Theists (believers in an omniscient, omnipotent, omnibenevolent God) try to make a 'cumulative case' for the existence of their God. However, what they call a 'cumulative case' is often misleadingly described as such.
A cumulative case can be a powerful thing. You often find cumulative cases in a court of law. Suppose Jones is accused of murdering Smith. The prosecution might offer a whole string of arguments for Jones guilt: Jones' lack of an alibi, Jones' opportunity, Jones' clear motive, fibres from Jones' clothing otherwise inexplicably found at the crime scene, an eyewitness of Jones committing the murder, Jones' admission of the crime to a cell mate, and so on.
The real strength of such a cumulative case is this: while any one component argument or piece of evidence for Jones' guilt might turn out to be no good, what remains can still be more than sufficient to convict him. Even if the defence can show, for example, that Jones' admission to his cellmate was faked, the other evidence in combination might still be more than enough to put Jones behind bars.
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Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Why do religious believers and non-believers see one another as irrational?
How reasonable is it for the religious to believe the central tenets of their respective religions? According to many atheists: not very. Atheists usually suppose it is in each case unreasonable for Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Bahá'ís, Quakers, Mormons, Scientologists, and so on to believe what they do.
The religious person usually takes a different view of at least their own religious belief. They suppose science and reason do not significantly undermine, and may indeed support, the core tenets of their own faith. The same is true of non-religious theists. They consider their brand of theism is reasonably, or at least not unreasonably, held even if no particular religion is. Indeed, many consider atheism unreasonable.
Even when participants in discussions between atheists on the one hand and defenders of some variety of religious or theistic belief on the other include intelligent, philosophically sophisticated and well-informed people striving to think carefully and objectively, they still often arrive at strikingly different conclusions regarding the reasonableness of their respective beliefs. Consider this hypothetical discussion between Peter and Ada, which I take to represent fairly standard views on either side.
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I present BELIEVING BULLSHIT at Oxford Literary festival Fri 31st march at 12.00 Tickets available here.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017
So you think I'm like Alain de Botton?
It was just suggested to me that I am 'similar to Alain de Botton' on philosophy. I do hope not. Not that ADB's not a lovely chap - he is (we've met: he's likeable and charming) - but I disagree with him pretty fundamentally about the value of philosophy.
I was reminded of this review I wrote of Alain De Botton's book The Consolations of Philosophy.
Review: Consolations of Philosophy by Alain De Botton
Broken heart? Take some Schopenhauer. Frustrated? Try a little Seneca. Money-worries? Epicurus can help. In The Consolation of Philosophy, Alain De Botton takes a novel approach to popularizing philosophy, explaining how six different philosophers can help us in six of life's darker moments. Consolations is tied to a new six-part Channel 4 TV series Philosophy: A Guide to Happiness, also written by De Botton. Given the hype and the link to a TV series, the book is likely to be a best seller. But how good an introduction to philosophy is it?
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Saturday, January 21, 2017
Pressing Your Buttons - chpt from my book Believing Bullshit
One way in which we can shape the beliefs of others is by rational persuasion. Suppose, for example, that I want someone to believe that Buckingham Palace is in London (which it is). I could provide them with a great deal of evidence to support that belief. I could also just take them to London so they can see with their own eyes that that's where Buckingham Palace is located.
But what if these kinds of method aren't available? Suppose I have little or no evidence to support the belief I nevertheless want people to accept. Suppose I can't just show them that it's true. How else might I get them to believe?
I might try to dupe them, of course. I could produce fraudulent evidence and bogus arguments. But what if I suspect this won't be enough? What if I think my deceit is likely to be detected? Another option is to drop even the pretence of rational persuasion and to adopt what I call Pressing your Buttons.
Belief-shaping mechanisms
All sorts of causal mechanisms can be used to shape belief. For example, our beliefs are shaped by social and psychological mechanisms such as peer pressure and a desire to conform. Finding ourselves believing something of which our community disapproves is a deeply uncomfortable experience, an experience that may lead us unconsciously to tailor what we believe so that we remain in step with them. We're far more susceptible to such social pressures than we like to believe (as several famous psychological studies have shown[i]).
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Sunday, January 15, 2017
(This is a prepublication draft - it's forthcoming in Univ. Chicago Press volume Science Unlimited (eds. Pigliucci and Boudry).
The term 'scientism' is applied to a variety of positions about science. One is the view that the only legitimate questions about reality are those answerable by science. Another is that, to the extent that anything can be known about reality, science alone is capable of providing that knowledge. Critics of religious, New Age, spiritualist, and other, popular forms of divine or supernatural belief are often accused of scientism by their proponents. The accusation typically involves the thought that critics have crossed a line or boundary demarcating those topics or subjects that are the proper province of science, and those that are beyond its capacity to adjudicate. The accused are often found guilty of hubris, of an arrogant failure to recognize that there are 'more things in heaven and Earth' than are dreamt of in their science, of supposing science is best placed to answer questions that, in reality, can only be answered by employing other disciplines, forms of inquiry, or 'ways of knowing'. Within discussion of religious, spiritual, New Age, and popular divine or supernatural beliefs, this boundary marking the 'limits of science' almost always plays an immunizing role: to explain why science constitutes no threat to such beliefs. 'You scientists', say the believers, 'may come this far, but no further.'
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Labels: McGrath, Richard Dawkins, scientism
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