Consider Reason

Took the Red Pill

Posted on December 12, 2024December 12, 2024 by admin

[Intro]
Done took the red pill
Got the the selfish ill
(Drill, Baby, Drill)

[Verse 1]
In denial
(Will defile)
Just his style
(Illogical)
Took the red pill (ill, ill, ill)
Got the the selfish ill
(Drill, Baby, Drill)

[Chorus]
Turning to the habitat
(That is that)
Facts are facts
(Can’t get your baby back)

[Verse 2]
Ever dire
(Still the denier)
F’d up style
(Illogical)
Took the red pill (ill, ill, ill)
Got the the selfish ill
(Drill, Baby, Drill)

[Bridge]
Damn the torpedoes
(Full speed ahead)
No, no one knows
(The love of dread)

[Chorus]
Turning to the habitat
(That is that)
Facts are facts
(Can’t get your baby back)

[Bridge]
Damn the torpedoes
(Full speed ahead)
No, no one knows
(The love of dread)

[Chorus]
Turning to the habitat
(That is that)
Facts are facts
(Can’t get your baby back)

[Outro]
The love of dread
(Pro-long… then dead)

A SCIENCE NOTE

Drill, Baby, Drill (How Hate and Ignorance Distort Economic Perspectives)

The Persistence of Climate Change Denial: Impact and Consequences

Many people ask, “Why does a scientist engage with climate deniers?”

Thanks for the concern! You’re right that, for my mental health, it might be easier to ignore them. However, as an educator, I see these interactions as an opportunity to reach a wider audience. Engaging with climate skeptics — what some might call ‘climate dummies’ — gives me the chance to correct misinformation in real time and provide fact-based explanations to others who may be quietly observing the conversation.

By addressing these false claims head-on, I can offer a legitimate, scientifically backed source of information to those seeking clarity in a sea of misinformation. This outreach is critical, especially when so many people are exposed to conflicting or inaccurate claims about climate change. My aim is not to argue for the sake of it, but to ensure that there are trusted voices out there providing clear, evidence-based information on the urgent reality of climate change.

In addition, their opposition is immensely educative in our efforts. In reality, their persistent denial of climate change has forced us to rethink and drastically rebuild our climate models. What were once “worst-case” scenarios have now become the “best-case” outcomes we are seeing today.

Our updated climate model, now integrating complex social-ecological factors (chaos theory), shows that global temperatures could rise by up to 9°C within this century — far beyond previous predictions of a 4°C rise over the next thousand years. This kind of warming could bring us dangerously close to the “wet-bulb” threshold, where heat and humidity exceed the human body’s ability to cool itself, leading to fatal consequences.

Unfortunately, we rely on these so-called climate “skeptics” to remind us just how urgent and critical the climate crisis is becoming. Ironically, their denial helps highlight the importance of decisive action, as climate change continues to spiral out of control.

The window for meaningful intervention is closing, and the need for action has never been more critical.

What you can do today. How to save the planet.

From the album The Beatless Sense Mongers: “Consider Reason“

Also found on the album “Say Reggae” by Narley Marley

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Is There Any Logic to Love?

Posted on December 12, 2024 by admin

[Intro]
Soon…
I shall swoon
(No heart’s immune?)

[Verse 1]
Could that be right
(Love at first sight)
Please stay the night
(Till dawn’s daylight)

[Bridge]
Soon…
I shall swoon
(No heart’s immune?)

[Chorus]
Passion and attraction
(In need of satisfaction)
Chemistry and biology
(Gettin’ the best of me)

[Verse 2]
My heart skipped a beat
(The need to compete)
Please stay the night
(And I’ll be alright)

[Bridge]
Soon…
I shall swoon
(No heart’s immune?)

[Chorus]
Passion and attraction
(In need of satisfaction)
Chemistry and biology
(Gettin’ the best of me)

[Bridge]
Is there any logic to love?
(E. None of the above)

[Chorus]
Passion and attraction
(In need of satisfaction)
Chemistry and biology
(Gettin’ the best of me)

[Outro]
A, B, C, D… can you tell me
Is there any logic to love?
(E. None of the above)

A SCIENCE NOTE

The Illogical Side of Love

Passion and Attraction: These feelings often defy explanation, driven by biology, chemistry, and subconscious preferences rather than logic.
Sacrifices: People may act against their self-interest for the sake of love, such as forgiving significant mistakes or enduring hardship.

From the album The Beatless Sense Mongers: “Consider Reason“

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Modus Ponens

Posted on December 12, 2024 by admin

[Intro]
It’s a sure bet…
If it rains,
I get wet.
The rain drains….
I get wet.

[Verse 1]
I’m telling you…
The reasoning is valid
If the premise is true
In our logical ballad

[Chorus]
Can you see
(If A, then B)
Affirming the antecedent
(Confirming what I meant)

[Bridge]
It’s a sure bet…
If it rains,
I get wet.
The rain drains….
I get wet.

[Verse 2]
I’m asking you…
Is your reasoning legit
Is the premise true
Or not even a bit

[Chorus]
Can you see
(If A, then B)
Affirming the antecedent
(Confirming what I meant)

[Bridge]
It’s a sure bet…
If it rains,
I get wet.
The rain drains….
I get wet.

[Chorus]
Can you see
(If A, then B)
Affirming the antecedent
(Confirming what I meant)

[Bridge]
It’s a sure bet…
If it rains,
I get wet.
The rain drains….
I get wet.

[Outro]
Modus with the Midas touch
(To the mind, logic is music)
The rain drains….

A SCIENCE NOTE
The basic rules of logic are principles that guide reasoning and argumentation, ensuring clarity, consistency, and validity. These rules are fundamental to disciplines like mathematics, philosophy, computer science, and critical thinking.

Modus Ponens (Affirming the Antecedent)

Principle: If A → B (If A, then B) and A is true, then B is true.
Example:
- If it rains, the ground will be wet.
- It is raining.
- Therefore, the ground is wet.

From the album The Beatless Sense Mongers: “Consider Reason“

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The Law of Identity

Posted on December 12, 2024 by admin

[Intro]
When all is said and done…
1 equals 1

[Verse 1]
Hey! I say
A is A
B is B
(What else could it be?)

[Chorus]
When all is said and done…
1 equals 1
Not only that…
But a cat’s a cat

[Bridge]
Oh, the simplicity
The Law of Identity
(It means what it means)

[Verse 2]
Well O. K.
A is A
It will always be that way
(Not matter what you say)

[Chorus]
When all is said and done…
1 equals 1
Not only that…
But a cat’s a cat

[Bridge]
Oh, the simplicity
The Law of Identity
(It means what it means)

[Chorus]
When all is said and done…
1 equals 1
Not only that…
But a cat’s a cat

[Outro]
In perpetuity
The Law of Identity
(I mean… I mean what I mean)

1. The Law of Identity

Principle: A is A.
Explanation: Anything is identical to itself. A statement must mean what it means, and an object must be itself.
Example: “A cat is a cat” is true because the subject and predicate are identical.

From the album The Beatless Sense Mongers: “Consider Reason“

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Game Theory

Posted on December 12, 2024 by admin

[Intro]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
It’s either my way
Or the highway
(The low road)
Can’t find a kind day
Woe, you say?
(Heavy’s your load)

[Verse 1]
Have you ever considered
That what’s in others’ interest
Should include you, too?
So when you say,
(“Get out of the way”)
Well, O.K.

[Pre-chorus]
Then, you go on and on
(Rambling on, same old song)
Way too long

[Chorus]
It’s either my way
Or the highway
(The low road)
Can’t find a kind day
Woe, you say?
(Heavy’s your load)

[Bridge]
Too leery
(Of game theory)
We pay the price
(Illogical paradise)

[Verse 2]
When one for all
Equals all for one
The game has been won
So when you say,
(“Get out of the way”)
Not today

[Pre-chorus]
When you go on and on
(Rambling on, same old song)
Way too long

[Chorus]
It’s either my way
Or the highway
(The low road)
Can’t find a kind day
Woe, you say?
(Heavy’s your load)

[Bridge]
Too leery
(Of game theory)
We pay the price
(Illogical paradise)

[Outro]
Too leery of game theory…
We pay the price
(For your illogical paradise)

A SCIENCE NOTE

Hypothesis:

The Golden Scales Of Justice

Q: Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. Or, what?
A: Or, the elimination of all players is possible.

PROOF

Introduction

The Golden Rule can be applied to economics similarly to Nash’s Equilibrium (or Le Chatelier’s Principle in chemistry):

“The best responses of all players are in accordance with each other.”
— John Nash, Jr. (Nobel Prize Winner in Economics for Game Theory)

If a dynamic equilibrium is disturbed by changing the conditions, the position of equilibrium moves to counteract the change.
— A statement of Le Chatelier’s Principle

Q: What happens when the responses of all players are not aligned?
A: Justification

From the album The Beatless Sense Mongers: “Consider Reason“

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Ill-ogical

Posted on December 11, 2024 by admin

[Intro]
Ill-ogical
(Logic… not at all)
Ill-ogical
(Logic… none — total)

[Verse 1]
Defy logic
(Why care at all)
To deny, tragic
(Watching the fall)

[Chorus]
Ill-ogical
(Logic… not at all)
Ill-ogical
(Logic… none — total)

[Bridge]
When 1, 2, 3
Is yet to be
Living instability

[Verse 2]
Right is right
(Can’t see the light)
Black is black
(Can’t get the knack)

[Chorus]
Ill-ogical
(Logic… not at all)
Ill-ogical
(Logic… none — total)

[Bridge]
When 1, 2, 3
Is yet to be
Living instability

[Chorus]
Illogical
(Logic… not at all)
Illogical
(Logic… none — total)

[Outro]
A cat is a cat
(Imagine that)

From the album The Beatless Sense Mongers: “Consider Reason“

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Logically

Posted on December 11, 2024 by admin

[Intro]
Logically
What comes next
Ironically
Why perplexed?

[Verse 1]
Mathematics
(Philosophy)
Schematics
(And the economy)

[Bridge]
Logically
What comes next
Ironically
Why perplexed?

[Chorus]
Guided reasoning
(Argumentation)
Mental seasoning
(Thought augmentation)

[Verse 2]
Computer science
(Real reliance)
Critical thinking
(Our ship is sinking)

[Bridge]
Logically
What comes next
Ironically
Why perplexed?

[Chorus]
Guided reasoning
(Argumentation)
Mental seasoning
(Thought augmentation)

[Bridge]
Logically
What comes next
Ironically
Why perplexed?

[Chorus]
Guided reasoning
(Argumentation)
Mental seasoning
(Thought augmentation)

[Outro]
Logically speaking
(Logic seeking)

1. The Law of Identity

Principle: A is A.
Explanation: Anything is identical to itself. A statement must mean what it means, and an object must be itself.
Example: “A cat is a cat” is true because the subject and predicate are identical.

2. The Law of Non-Contradiction

Principle: A statement cannot be both true and false at the same time in the same context.
Explanation: Contradictory statements cannot both be true.
Example: “The door is open” and “The door is not open” cannot both be true simultaneously.

3. The Law of Excluded Middle

Principle: A statement is either true or false.
Explanation: There is no middle ground between truth and falsehood for a given proposition.
Example: The statement “It is raining” must be either true or false; there is no “maybe” in strict logical terms.

4. The Principle of Sufficient Reason

Principle: Everything must have a reason, cause, or explanation.
Explanation: Arguments should be supported by sufficient evidence or rationale.
Example: If you claim “The tree fell,” you should provide a reason, such as “because of strong winds.”

5. Modus Ponens (Affirming the Antecedent)

Principle: If A → B (If A, then B) and A is true, then B is true.
Example:
- If it rains, the ground will be wet.
- It is raining.
- Therefore, the ground is wet.

6. Modus Tollens (Denying the Consequent)

Principle: If A → B (If A, then B) and B is false, then A is false.
Example:
- If it rains, the ground will be wet.
- The ground is not wet.
- Therefore, it is not raining.

7. The Law of Consistency

Principle: An argument must not contradict itself.
Explanation: To be valid, reasoning must align with established premises.
Example: You cannot argue “All dogs are mammals” and simultaneously claim “Some dogs are not mammals.”

8. The Rule of Inference

Principle: Logical conclusions must follow from premises.
Explanation: A valid argument must lead to a conclusion that logically follows from its assumptions.
Example:
- Premise: All humans are mortal.
- Premise: Socrates is a human.
- Conclusion: Socrates is mortal.

9. The Principle of Non-Circularity

Principle: An argument must not assume what it is trying to prove.
Explanation: Circular reasoning invalidates the logical process.
Example: “God exists because the Bible says so, and the Bible is true because God exists” is circular.

10. The Rule of Validity

Principle: An argument is valid if its conclusion logically follows from its premises.
Explanation: The premises don’t need to be true, but the structure of reasoning must be correct.
Example:
- Premise: All cats can fly.
- Premise: Felix is a cat.
- Conclusion: Felix can fly.
- (This argument is valid but not sound because the premises are false.)

These rules form the foundation of logical reasoning and critical thinking, ensuring arguments are clear, consistent, and free from fallacies.

From the album The Beatless Sense Mongers: “Consider Reason“

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Outlaw Bloodline

Posted on December 11, 2024 by admin

[Intro]
“My cousin is my wife…
Oh, what a life”

[Verse 1]
See the faces in the crowd, lost in a storm of lies,
Shouting words they barely know, under darkened skies.
They follow shadows in the dark, promises that fade,
Trading truth for silver tongues, in a crooked masquerade.

[Pre-Chorus]
This ain’t a land for the free and brave, and justice for all,
The outlaw bloodline rises, ensuring freedom’s fall.

[Chorus]
We’re the echoes of the past, the rebels of the right,
Our minds are broken, and ready for the fight.
We are the fools who bow to thieves, our time is running dry,
The outlaw bloodline’s coming, turning truth to lie.

[Verse 2]
We play your games of power, with greed as our refrain,
While the earth beneath our kingdom cracks beneath the strain.
We’ve seen our kind before, who turn the truth to dust,
History remembers those who dared to break the trust.

[Pre-Chorus]
This ain’t a land for the free and brave, and justice for all,
The outlaw bloodline rises, ensuring freedom’s fall.

[Bridge]
The ashes of betrayal, they scatter in the wind,
The price of blind allegiance, we’ll pay it in the end.
Our hero is the loud one, Mag-a held on high,
We’re the ones who blindly fight, at the cost of our lives.

[Outro]
So take our throne of lies, and build a hollow crown,
The outlaw bloodline’s rising, and we’ll tear your empire down.
All fools… we suffered, as the truth fades away,
The outlaw bloodline’s justice worsens every day.

Written by Jack Brouse and Daniel Brouse

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Posted on December 11, 2024December 12, 2024 by admin

[Intro]
Here’s a reason
To consider reason
It’s reasonable
To be believable

[Verse 1]
Whatever happened
To common sense
Skulls flattened
Skulls dense

[Bridge]
Here’s a reason
To consider reason
It’s reasonable
To be believable

[Chorus]
Time for all ration
(To be in fashion)
Time for logic
(To come back quick)

[Verse 2]
Whatever became
Of being sane
Brains gone dumb
Emotions numb

[Bridge]
Here’s a reason
To consider reason
It’s reasonable
To be believable

[Chorus]
Time for all rational
(To be in “fashionable”)
Time for logic
(To come back quick)

[Bridge]
Here’s a reason
To consider reason
It’s reasonable
To be believable

[Chorus]
Time for all rational
(To be in “fashionable”)
Time for logic
(To come back quick)

[Outro]
There’s good reason
To consider reason

A SCIENCE NOTE: Climate Change and Rational Ration

Our climate model employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts and projects a potential global average temperature increase of 9℃ above pre-industrial levels.

What Can I Do?
There are numerous actions you can take to contribute to saving the planet. Each person bears the responsibility to minimize pollution, discontinue the use of fossil fuels, reduce mass consumption, and foster a culture of love and care. The Butterfly Effect illustrates that a small change in one area can lead to significant alterations in conditions anywhere on the globe. Hence, the frequently heard statement that a fluttering butterfly in China can cause a hurricane in the Atlantic. Be a butterfly and affect the world.

Consume less. Consumer habits have played a significant role in damaging the world’s environment and economies. The insatiable demands of mass consumption have led to the exploitation of natural resources and the emission of pollution and greenhouse gases. In many instances, it’s feasible to choose not to consume certain products entirely. Travel, fashion, and meat are examples of areas where consumption could be minimized. Reducing overall consumption is the most impactful individual contribution towards eliminating pollution and mitigating the effects of climate change. The critical aspect of reducing consumption is to cease burning fossil fuels and using hydrocarbon products immediately. (Hydrocarbons encompass plastics, polymers, petroleum, and natural gas.)

What you can do today. How to save the planet.

ABOUT THE SONG

The song “Consider Reason” can be interpreted as a plea for the revival of logic and rationality in a world where these values appear to have diminished. Here’s a deeper analysis of the song’s themes:

1. Thematic Focus on Logic and Rationality

The repetition of phrases like “Here’s a reason to consider reason” emphasizes the importance of reasoning as a foundation for truth and credibility.
The song underscores the value of rational thinking and how it’s essential for making sound decisions and understanding reality.

2. Critique of Current Trends

Verse 1: Lines such as “Whatever happened to common sense, skulls flattened, skulls dense” suggest frustration with a perceived decline in critical thinking and intellectual engagement. The imagery evokes stagnation or regression in mental clarity.
Verse 2: “Whatever became of being sane, brains gone dumb, emotions numb” critiques the loss of intellectual and emotional awareness, hinting at a society increasingly detached from thoughtful reasoning.

3. The Call for Change

The Chorus is a rallying cry for rationality and logic to regain prominence, suggesting that these qualities should be in “fashion” again. The use of parenthetical phrases like (to come back quick) adds urgency to the message.
Logic is portrayed not just as a tool for problem-solving but as a cultural necessity that has been forgotten or undervalued.

4. Repetition of the Bridge and Outro

The recurring Bridge reinforces the song’s central argument: reason is both reasonable and essential for credibility and progress.
The Outro, “There’s good reason to consider reason,” provides a reflective closing statement, encapsulating the song’s message and urging listeners to embrace rational thought.

Interpretation in Context

This song could be interpreted as a reaction to contemporary issues such as:

The rise of misinformation and irrational discourse.
The dismissal of science, logic, or evidence-based thinking in favor of emotions, biases, or populism.
A longing for intellectual honesty and the reinstatement of logic as a guiding principle in public and personal life.

Overall Message

“Consider Reason” serves as a philosophical anthem, advocating for a return to rationality in an increasingly chaotic and irrational world. It challenges listeners to reflect on their own thinking and to prioritize reason in their decisions and interactions.