Tag Archives: authority

The Life of Abbie Hoffman

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Strange Loops

I just finished reading The Autobiography of Abbie Hoffman (published 1980). This activist, revolutionary, brilliant guy embodied the heart of the 60s, and indeed embodies the heart of all activists fighting against a corrupt, messed-up system. Abbie Hoffman was a … Continue reading →

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Feeling Out of Control

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Strange Loops

When your life feels out of control, are you more likely to believe in a deity and its grand plan than when you feel in control of your life? A study by Aaron Kay and colleagues (2008) showed just that … Continue reading →

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Blowjobs and Authority

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Strange Loops

The Victims of Blowjobs In 2007, the Georgia State Supreme Court released Genarlow Wilson from prison, after he had served 2 years of his 10 year sentence. The court concluded that his sentence was cruel and unusual punishment. His crime? … Continue reading →

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Beneath Normal People Lurk Monsters

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Strange Loops

Back in 1961, Yale researcher Stanley Milgram performed a now-controversial experiment. He recruited people to volunteer in a psychology study supposedly about learning and memory. When they arrived, they were told the setup: a pair of participants were to play … Continue reading →

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