I’m the kind of guy who likes to learn new things. I never said I was the smartest guy in the world. I don’t think I try to portray myself this way here on my website.

So it’s pretty neat when I’m introduced to new ideas. I like new ideas. as I said, I’m open to learning new things. I learned something new today. For example today I learned about something called a False Dilemma (defined below courtesy of The Don Juan).

A limited number of options (usually two) is given, while in reality there are more options. A false dilemma is an illegitimate use of the “or” operator.

Putting issues or opinions into “black or white” terms is a common instance of this fallacy.

My problem (I guess) is that I do see things in “black and white”, I always have. But of course that is a simple way of putting it. I would have to point you to the Yin and Yang from Chinese Philosophy if I had to put a label on my way of thinking.

The universe is run by a single principle, the Tao, or Great Ultimate. This principle is divided into two opposite principles, or two principles which oppose one another in their actions, yin and yang. All the opposites one perceives in the universe can be reduced to one of the opposite forces.

It just kind of makes sense to me. But of course what the hell do I know?. Of course old Willie could answer the question of me being either an l33t H4x0r or a f4g0t ñ00b. Shit maybe even Willie’s way of thinking has shades of black and white. I guess it’s all a matter of your point of view.

Of course another favorite Philosopher of mine summed it up the best. “Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one” said the great Harry Callahan. And that’s all of this boils down to. Think what you want. I’m not going to be able to change your mind. And I won’t even try.