Greetings from the land of Faux!

Greetings from Las Vegas! It's true that most things here that tourists see are fake. The canals of the Venetian, the lake in front of Bellagio, the 'ancient' statutes adorning Caesar's Palace--all faux. Of course, there are those tourists who can say with gusto, "I don't need to

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see Venice! I've been to the Venetian," but the locals are all in on the game. The healthy part of Las Vegas is that it knows it's not for real.

That's not as true in the real world. Religion, politics, our justice system, and the media--they all could do with a skeptical analysis on a regular basis. That's why I'm writing this blog. A healthy skepticism is a useful component of a well-lived life. I doubt that I'll have much trouble unearthing topics in the months ahead.