Thoughts on myths from a true academian:How and why do myths arise?:Myth: A Very Short IntroductionBy Robert A. SegalIt is trite to say that one’s pet subject is interdisciplinary. These days what subject isn’t? The prostate? But myth really is interdisciplinary. For there is no study of myth as myth, the way, by contrast, there … Continue reading How and why do myths arise?
Author: Jeremy B. Blevins
Jeremy Blevins writes and speaks at the intersection of cybersecurity, technology, and society. An Army veteran, cybersecurity practitioner, and educator, he brings more than two decades of experience in governance, risk, compliance, and technical workforce development.
Does Character Matter?
Another article older article from Truth Magazine, Does Character Matter? by Harry Osborne. Does character matter anymore? Do you care whether one tells the truth, exemplifies fidelity, avoids intoxication or exhibits other factors consistent with good character? Some polls in recent weeks have suggested that many are willing to excuse a President with significant character … Continue reading Does Character Matter?
Is a degree worth it?
This post is on a topic that weighs heavily on my mind given that I am in the throes of completing my last course before being awarded a Master of Science in Management. My comments follow:Liberating the Liberal Arts—and Making Higher Education Affordable:By Andrew J. CoulsonIf you wanted a liberal arts education in 1499, you … Continue reading Is a degree worth it?
Machiavellian Chuck Norris "facts"
I recently finished reading Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli's The Prince, and in the back of the edition I have were a few other shorter writings of Machiavelli, and one that particularly piqued my interest was The Life of Castruccio Castracani of Lucca. In this story, Machiavelli gives us an embellished (and often fictional) account of the life of Castruccio … Continue reading Machiavellian Chuck Norris "facts"
Were the Hessians mercenaries?
I didn't gain a real appreciation of the dynamics of the American Revolution until many years after my compulsory service in the American variant of the Prussian Education System. I've had a few epiphanies in my quest for independent thought over the years that might deviate from traditional, conservative American views.One is an appreciation for … Continue reading Were the Hessians mercenaries?
A victory for restoring/keeping military tradition
An interesting follow-up post on the Canadian move last year to restore the "Royal" designations to its military branches:Turning the military clock back to its proper time: Now that a full year has passed since the federal government boldly returned the main branches of the armed forces to their pre-1968 designations – the Royal Canadian … Continue reading A victory for restoring/keeping military tradition
More Long Hunter Trivia
Another tidbit to add to the William Blevins Long Hunter legend, from the Historical Melungeons Blog:Tennessee History: When Virginia was partitioned in 1663, Tennessee became a western part of Carolina; thirty years later a further division left Tennessee within the jurisdiction of North Carolina. Ideas about the region remained vague well into the middle … Continue reading More Long Hunter Trivia
