Saturday, September 24, 2011

From the Autre Journal of Experimental Philosophy - "Cure for the Blues?"

Better Science for the Betterment of Humankind
A double blind, random, time exempt, indoor study of 100 test subjects was conducted over a 14 month period to examine properties of and decrease in properties of various bummer Philosophical bents, including: ennui, boredom, malaise, languor, anomie, funk, doldromness, apathy, insouciance, lassitude, and dispassion. Twas a 3 part (1,2 &3) procedure which went 1.  assessment (using the non paradoxical and paradoxical cat in a box trick) and classification, 2.  experimental treatment, and 3. do over.  Summary of results from lead researcher Lucky Galileo, "This study was a great gig  We got to wear lab coats and collect a bunch of something called "data".  Results:  for statistical analysis call the office and ask for Melanie or Chester.   If you can't understand what Chester is saying ( he is Scottish) then ask to speak to Melanie.  She can send you some.