Tag Archives: Utopia

The Lowered Expectations Dating Service

Posted on June 16, 2019 by

Utopian schemes try to create a perfect society. They usually cause more suffering than they cure. It’s a bad bargain. Moreover, people seldom agree on what a perfect society would be like. No matter how good it is or in … Continue reading →

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Achievable Good Is Better Than Impossible Perfect

Posted on October 20, 2018 by

You’ve probably heard the joke about why a ham sandwich is better than eternal happiness: Nothing is better than eternal happiness. And a ham sandwich is better than nothing. A ham sandwich isn’t perfect, but it’s better than having no … Continue reading →

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