Ambigamy

Insights for the deeply romantic and deeply skeptical.

by Jeremy Sherman, Ph.D.

Clueless? Lying? Loyal? Explaining Why He Disagrees With You

By Dr. Jeremy Sherman on January 10, 2012 in Ambigamy

An explanation of the three possibilities we consider when trying to figure out why someone believes what we consider to be nonsense, and why it matters to us so much to figure out which applies. Read More

Tom Lehrer- National Brotherhood Week

Submitted by Kelly Cash on January 10, 2012 - 3:50pm.

I think Tom Lehrer's song works here: http://bit.ly/zu3rCY

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Exactly.

Submitted by Dr. Jeremy Sherman on January 10, 2012 - 4:42pm.

Thank you Kelly.

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The 'Can't, Won't, Shouldn't Problem.

Submitted by Stephen B on January 18, 2012 - 12:07pm.

One of your best posts yet, Doctor Sherman! How many different angles have you noticed while exploring this conundrum? Because it seems like every time you've covered this topic you're able to put another creative and insightful spin on it.

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Make my day why don't you

Submitted by Dr. Jeremy Sherman on January 18, 2012 - 12:12pm.

Make my day why don't you Stephen? Lying with all its savory and unsavory variants is about the most complex issue in all of epistemology, ethics, politics and everyday life. I'm still trying to find my way through it. More angles to come.