LOGIC. WHY SHOULD WE STUDY LOGIC? PART 1.

I realize that many of us grew up watching STAR TREK Reruns, fascinated by the MR. SPOCK Character, who Obeys and Lives according to a Strict Adherence to the RULES OF LOGIC.  In Recent Television History, we have the Cast of "THE BIG BANG THEORY" to carry on this fine Tradition of Using Reasoning Skills to Entertain.  

Unfortunately, far to many fans of both shows have missed the EDUCATIONAL, PRAGMATIC, AND HUMANITARIAN USES THAT THE DISCIPLINE OF LOGIC CAN TEACH US, ABOUT SOLVING EVERYDAY PROBLEMS THAT OCCUR IN THE REAL WORLD.  IN FACT, WITHOUT THE DISCIPLINE OF LOGIC, OUR WORLD WOULD BE A MUCH MORE DANGEROUS PLACE, WITH THE SURVIVAL OF HUMANITY BEING AN EXTREMELY TENUOUS PROSPECT.

WHY?
EITHER CONSCIOUSLY OR UNCONSCIOUSLY, WHETHER IT IS DEVELOPED OR EXPANDED EVEN FURTHER THROUGH CLASSWORK OR THE WORK FORCE, HAVING A MINIMAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE DISCIPLINE IS A NECESSITY.  UNFORTUNATELY, ITS POTENTIAL TO HAVE A GREATER POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE LIFE OF THE INDIVIDUAL, OR SOCIETY AS A WHOLE, HAS BEEN WOEFULLY NEGLECTED.

       

       - IT IS PERHAPS THE FIRST MENTAL PROCESS THAT WE USE AND DEVELOP
        AFTER BIRTH.

      - EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND US DEPENDS

        UPON USING THE RULES OF LOGIC PROPERLY.

     

      - WE COULD NOT LIVE PRACTICAL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES WITHOUT

        FOLLOWING AND UNDERSTANDING THE NEED FOR PROPER REASONING SKILLS,
        FOR WHICH LOGIC IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF.

         

      -  REAL PROBLEMS ENSUE WHEN PEOPLE FAIL TO OBEY THE RULES OF LOGIC IN
         EVERY DAY SITUATIONS.

HUMAN BEINGS HAVE DEVELOPED, THROUGH EVOLUTION, A UNIQUE ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD AROUND THEM.  HOWEVER, IT TAKES DISCIPLINE AND INTELLECTUAL INSIGHT TO USE THIS ABILITY TO OBTAIN OPTIMAL BENEFITS.

See Part 2.

I WONDER WHAT THE GOING RATE IS FOR SELLING OUT YOUR COUNTRY?

I WAS INFORMED BY A READER THAT FACEBOOK IS NOW BLOCKING POSTS CRITICAL OF DONALD TRUMP, POSTED BY ELECTED DEMOCRATS IN THE U.S. SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REP. TO VERIFY, I ASKED THE INDIVIDUAL TO TRY POSTING THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLES. GUESS WHAT?

Our 21-0 record against Trump. WASH. ATTORNEY GENERAL BOB FERGUSON. Your message couldn't be sent because it includes content that other people on Facebook have reported as abusive.

Trump's racists words against my colleagues. U.S. REP. JENNIFER WEXTON. Your message couldn't be sent because it includes content that other people on Facebook have reported as abusive.

AMY KLOBUCHAR: AT LEAST ONE CAND. FOR THE WHITE HOUSE WAS PAYING ATTENTION. Your message couldn't be sent because it includes content that other people on Facebook have reported as abusive.

The best argument I've seen for checks and balances. PAT LEAHY. Your message couldn't be sent because it includes content that other people on Facebook have reported as abusive.

Kamala Harris and "Medicare for All." BERNIE SANDERS.Your message couldn't be sent because it includes content that other people on Facebook have reported as abusive.

How my Medicare for All plan works. KAMALA HARRIS.Your message couldn't be sent because it includes content that other people on Facebook have reported as abusive.

I WONDER IF THEY ARE PAID IN DOLLARS OR RUBLES?

THE MYSTERIOUS WORLD. THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE. CASE #1. USS CYCLOPS. PT 3.

THE CYCLOPS-  Is an Example of Paranormal Researchers Ignoring Obvious explanations for the Disappearance, making it seem like the U.S. NAVY and other Official Sources are Completely Baffled in explaining what happened. 

However, as with many other "MISSING SHIPS AND PLANES," the Answer is probably not just a Single Reason.  Various Factors, sometimes not apparent at the Time, may have Influenced the Tragic Outcome.

#1-  IMPROPER HANDLING, AND LOADING OF CARGO.-  This May have been a Factor in the Disappearance, but there is no CONSENSUS AMONG RESEARCHERS AND HISTORIANS as to what Degree.  MANGANESE ORE was a Cargo the CYCLOPS had not carried before, and the shifting and settling while in the hold may have led to HULL FAILURE, or if Improper Hatch Coverage Allowed SEAWATER TO ENTER THE STORAGE AREA, THE RESULTING SHIFT IN WEIGHT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE SHIP TO FOUNDER.

#2-  ENGINE DAMAGE AND FAILURE-  It was Reported by the Captain, LT. COMMANDER GEORGE WORLEY,  that his STARBOARD ENGINE WAS OUT, AND IN NEED OF REPAIR.  However, this was not Done Prior to the Final Voyage of the CYCLOPS.  Such a Reduction in SPEED AND MANEUVERABILITY could be CATASTROPHIC if the Ship Encountered any Unforeseen Difficulties while at Sea.

#3-  STRUCTURAL FAILURE-  As you can see from the above Photo, the CYCLOPS AND HER SISTER SHIPS HAD A VERY UNIQUE DESIGN AND PROFILE.  THE I- BAR CONSTRUCTION, WHICH RAN NEARLY THE LENGTH OF THE SHIP, COULD CAUSE THE SHIP TO BECOME UNSTABLE AND HARD TO CONTROL, ESPECIALLY IN FOUL WEATHER.

#4-  ENCOUNTERING EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT WERE NOT EXPECTED,  AND THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF THE SHIP AT THE TIME, COULD HAVE RESULTED IN THE CYCLOPS BEING UNABLE TO WITHSTAND THE NATURAL FORCES THAT HIT IT DURING THE LAST VOYAGE.

These are the More Rational Explanations put forth, and there is Tangible Evidence to Support Each, at least in Terms of Partial Responsibility that may have led to the Loss of the CYCLOPS.

THE MYSTERIOUS WORLD. THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE. CASE #1. USS CYCLOPS. PT 2.

THE DISAPPEARANCE-  The CYCLOPS was, at the Time it went Missing, being used by the U.S. NAVY as a Bulk Carrier for Cargo such as Coal.  However, it was Transporting MANGANESE ORE during its Final Voyage, something it had not done before.

The Cyclops arrived at RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL on January, 28, 1918 with a Load of Coal. She was Re-Loaded with the Manganese Ore, and Departed on FEBRUARY,16,1918. On February, 20,1918 the CYCLOPS entered BAHIA, and on the 22nd Cast Off for its Final Destination.

THE Destination was BALTIMORE, MARYLAND.

However, the CYCLOPS changed its planned course to BARBADOS, arriving on March, 3 , 1918, and Departing for BALTIMORE the next day.

It was never seen or heard from again.

That is the Basic Story. 

HOWEVER...

If we were to leave the story at this point, which many do, we would be left with an Intriguing Mystery. How could a Ship of the U.S. NAVY just Disappear, without a REASONABLE EXPLANATION?

This Question is a Fair One, and some Proponents of the Supernatural Explanation for the Disappearance "ATTEMPT" to find an Alternative Explanation.  In this way, They can claim to be Honest and Diligent Researchers, looking at all possible ways to explain the loss of the CYCLOPS.

WRONG.

The BERMUDA TRIANGLE ENTHUSIASTS OFTEN COMMIT THE SAME TYPE OF FLAWED METHODOLOGY IN FINDING AN ANSWER FOR THE DISAPPEARANCE, THAT OTHER INVESTIGATORS OF THE PARANORMAL ARE ALSO GUILTY OF:  CHERRY PICKING POSSIBLE EXPLANATIONS, AND ADDRESSING THOSE THEY CAN  EASILY REFUTE, AND IGNORING OTHERS THAT PROVIDE A MUCH MORE REASONABLE AND LIKELY EXPLANATION, WHICH CONTRADICTS THEIR CHOSEN SUPERNATURAL CAUSE.

We will look at a Couple of these in pt 3.