Philosophy

Fact And Truth

Thought experiments (Gedankenexperimenten) are “facts” in the sense that they have a “real life” correlate in the form of electrochemical activity in the brain. But it is quite obvious that they do not relate to facts “out there”. They are not true statements. But do they lack truth because they do not relate to facts? How are Truth and Fact…

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Investing

Some Lessons From Warren Buffett S Annual Letter

Warren Buffett’s annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders was released over the weekend. Readers will find plenty of investing lessons among the twenty-three pages. Warren began this letter as he begins each letter, by stating Berkshire’s change in per-share book value: “Our gain in net worth during 2005 was $5.6 billion, which increased the per-share book value of both our…

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Weather

How To Write A Personal Statement For Medical School

Getting into medical school is a rigorous procedure that requires many steps. For instance, whereas other graduate school programs require only one personal statement, many medical school applications require that the student write two personal statements: an AMCAS application essay, and a secondary application essay. How does AMCAS work? AMCAS is an application processing service that allows you to put…

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Motivation

Keep On Track With A Vision Statement

What is a Vision Statement? It isn’t the vision or dream you have every once in awhile about the car or house or lifestyle you want to have. It is not part of your “wish” list that says some day I would like to have, “_____”. Why do I need a Vision Statement? I am getting along just fine with…

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