Nick Montgomery

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February 5, 2008
Nick wrote Re: How do I use Big Think?
Participating in bigthink is clunky because of the 'quick thought' / 'response' distinction.  Ironically, the idea of 'joining the conversation' and contributing something substantial is more diff... Read More 
February 1, 2008
Nick wrote What are the sensuous aspects of various religions?
I would like to know (from religious people, or people with experience in a particular religion): what are the sensuous aspects of your religion?  How does participation in the ceremony influence ... Read More 
January 29, 2008
Nick wrote Re: Can a country in the western world support an anarcho-communist government?
Short answer: No. Capitalist liberal democracies have a very specific organization, and it has been shown that their institutions actually function to reproduce the capitalist system in important... Read More 
January 29, 2008
Nick wrote How can we think about 'equality' in a productive way?
First off: the desire for equality has been an important idea to promote and organize around (in abolition, women's struggles, gay rights, etc) and it will no doubt continue to be an important ide... Read More 
January 18, 2008
Nick wrote Re: What do you like most about Big Think so far? Least?
we also need a way to see when/if people have responded to our ideas and our comments.  you can see responses to your own ideas if you click on your profile, but you can't see if there are new ones... Read More 

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