I was at a session at which the paper criticized Big Shot Contemporary Philosopher's interpretation of Historically Great Philosopher's view of x. At one point, commentator reveals that he hasn't actually read BSCP on HGP. Doom?
On the upside, I had an amazing waffle this morning at a tiny waffle-only place a few blocks from the Westin.
So, today was a wash, doom-wise (or maybe even a plus, so doom-mitigating was that waffle).
I love how they complain that a quarter of those attending past meetings didn't register, then made it absurdly hard to register on site. It makes it that much harder for those of us who paid to grumble about the free-riders.
On the other hand, probably should have known the "we'll be checking badges" threat was empty. Imagine the horror stories: APA Official: Your badge, please. Presenter: I'm presenting in ten minutes. A: Your badge, please. P: The line is two hours long. A: I guess you should've thought of that before you junked your fax machine in the '90s.
Observations from an old cranky jerk who happens to be a professional philosopher. Occasionally philosophical, most often just vulgar. Sometimes focused on sober points of logic and issues in political theory, but more frequently fixed on nonsense. Bad metal bands, crappy guitarists, stupid lyrics, celebrities, pop "culture," telemarketers, irrationality, and other annoyances. Always misanthropic. Anti-religious. Not particularly amusing, either. Some might say insulting. Strange mail. Kook magnet. Doom. Comments from other cranky jerks, young and old.
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Any elevator conversations to report, Spiros?
No online advance registration = 2 hour wait time for on site registration
The line on Wednesday was hideous, but for Thursday, they added a check-in line for cash-only/members and students, and the lines disappeared.
I was at a session at which the paper criticized Big Shot Contemporary Philosopher's interpretation of Historically Great Philosopher's view of x. At one point, commentator reveals that he hasn't actually read BSCP on HGP. Doom?
On the upside, I had an amazing waffle this morning at a tiny waffle-only place a few blocks from the Westin.
So, today was a wash, doom-wise (or maybe even a plus, so doom-mitigating was that waffle).
I love how they complain that a quarter of those attending past meetings didn't register, then made it absurdly hard to register on site. It makes it that much harder for those of us who paid to grumble about the free-riders.
On the other hand, probably should have known the "we'll be checking badges" threat was empty. Imagine the horror stories:
APA Official: Your badge, please.
Presenter: I'm presenting in ten minutes.
A: Your badge, please.
P: The line is two hours long.
A: I guess you should've thought of that before you junked your fax machine in the '90s.
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