Author Archives: robertpkruger

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About robertpkruger

Writer, editor, and software developer. Former president of ElectricStory.com.

Rules for Logical Argument

Posted on February 3, 2018 by robertpkruger

I’m keeping this post to link to from any argument space that I control, like my Facebook wall. I prefer to argue in an objective mode, even if the subject is religion, aesthetics, or politics. I wholly reject the proposition … Continue reading →

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Civilized Argument Online

Posted on September 17, 2017 by robertpkruger

Since the beginning of this year, I’ve been involved in a private Facebook group that has sought to bring ideological opponents together to discuss contentious issues. I was part of the moderating staff for a few months, and I gave … Continue reading →

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When identity politics trumps all

Posted on January 6, 2017 by robertpkruger

In a recent Facebook thread on identity politics, I made the following contribution, with some redaction here. I see a dozen online memes an hour speaking to Trump’s “misogyny” and “racism.” These terms have suffered scope creep. They no longer … Continue reading →

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Feminism Dialog, Part 1

Posted on June 11, 2016 by robertpkruger

My friend Kristin King and I have had several tense but mutually respectful conversations on Facebook where evolution intersects gender politics. We’ve decided to hold a series of conversations about feminism by introducing a subtopic as a post and then … Continue reading →

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Do Dungeon Masters roll magic dice?

Posted on May 20, 2016 by robertpkruger

Tony Daniel at Baen commissioned this article from me. I’d been thinking about the role of self-deception in both creating and appreciating stories.

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Glossary for The Precambrian Conspiracy

Posted on April 10, 2016 by robertpkruger

The Precambrian Conspiracy is either my public-domain project or the real state of affairs. In either case, feel free to set stories in this universe. Ideas are cheap and this is no exception. However, I ask that you give me … Continue reading →

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Dungeons & Dragons: How You Play

Posted on March 4, 2016 by robertpkruger

I’ve recently introduced my young nephews to D&D, and that inspired me to write a how-to series, which Loren Rosson III has been hosting on his excellent blog The Busybody. I’m gratified and humbled he’s supported the project. I started … Continue reading →

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Liberalism Needs a Housecleaning

Posted on February 7, 2016 by robertpkruger

After this post, I hope to leave off religion and politics for a while. I’m a liberal and liberal apologist but also a philosophical conservative, meaning I’m more into Adam Smith than Karl Marx, more into Plato and Lao Tzu than Nietzsche. … Continue reading →

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Essential D&D on The Busybody

Posted on January 18, 2016 by robertpkruger

Last month, I introduced my nephews Max and Eli and their friend Griffin to D&D. I hadn’t played in a while, and I needed to get back up to speed. I waded through several old rulebooks and also the Pathfinder … Continue reading →

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Six Hours, Part 7

Posted on July 13, 2015 by robertpkruger

We dropped off the guide at the Hop and Brew. I only gave him a twenty, but he was much obliged. Alyx and I met Karen for pizza at Martolli’s, and then we went home. It had been a full … Continue reading →

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