Taconian Philosophy

The world through the eyes of an unstable young man, Richard "MaximumTacolord" Meyer.

Three Factors of Mastering a Skill
November-16-2009
How well we are able to perform a task is governed by our raw aspects, technique, and psychology.

Perception and Human Nature
November-4-2009
Our tendency to notice bad over good has misshaped our view of human nature.

Sanity’s Necessary Lie.
July-21-2009
Why we lie about our status in life to keep from going nuts.

Romanticism and Ethics
July-05-2009
Why the two are at odds.

A gesture of goodwill and dreaded responsibility lurking with it
November-21-2008
Why does doing a good deed seem to lead towards being exploited? Can’t I just do something nice and be done with it?

Ethics, Video Games, and Advanced AI-
July-09-2008
As AI improves, I begin to wonder if the NPCs pleading for mercy, as I’m setting them on fire, in videos games have the right to basic dignities.

Philosophy 101 –
June-29-2008
The academic world’s view on philosophy is outdated and prevents change.