Category: Style

In Heinlein’s book “Time Enough for Love” there is an inset called “The Notebooks of Lazarus Long” (the main character) in which he puts forward a list of things any human being should be capable of. We review this list and interpret it in light of the Virtues. Part 1 of 2

The second part of our examination of Heinlein’s “Time Enough For Love” and his list in “The Notebooks of Lazarus Long” of the things every human being should be capable of. We review this list and interpret it in light of the Virtues. Part 2 of 2

Where is the line between funny and offensive? Is there a line at all? Is there a “tipping point” where observation becomes offensive stereotyping and what do the Virtues require us to do about it when we encounter it? We examine these questions and take a look at some modern and classic tropes of humor.

Part 2 of our examination of Humor.

We interrupt our usual course of discussion to tackle a timely subject. Namely, how does one enact the Virtues in a time of global pandemic. How we act and react during adversity says a great deal about our true character.

This episode is an exercise that we use to examine different aspects of Chivalry. The idea that certain ‘Elemental Virtues’ can be combined with, or contribute to, other aspects of chivalric virtue allows us to understand these aspects in greater depth. We would love to hear other combinations and explanations in the comments!

We begin this discussion talking about bizarre weapon design and fanciful fighting styles, most particularly in SCA armored sport combat. But the subject is larger than that, and has to do with respect and perceived shortcuts when acquiring skills.