Late Night Insights into Cartesian Philosophy

Western thought has a long history of mind-body dualism. I don't believe it's actually *true* in any meaningful sense, but I certainly do see the appeal. Like many of my peers, one of my early role models was Spock, with his (claimed) ability to be "in control of [his] emotions".

When the arm aches start up, I feel a strong desire to deny that pain, to separate it from me. My arm is in pain, but that is not part of the Essential Self, and should be able to be ignored. But then it *twinges*, and *I* *HURT*, in a way impossible to deny.

Colored Hat Puzzle - Last Call

No one has yet messaged me with a correct answer to the Colored Hat Puzzle, so here's Hint #3.

Although it's easier to solve this for 2 prisoners/colors than for 10, solving for 10 is actually easier than solving for 9.

I'll probably post the answer early next week.