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The idea of dangerous ideas includes those that can harm the world, pose threats, or are inherently dangerous in various aspects like technology, science, or philosophy.
The concept of 'white balls' representing beneficial ideas and 'black balls' representing pernicious ideas explores human creativity and the potential risks and benefits of various thought processes.
The post challenges readers to consider whether pursuing dangerous ideas, like founding a Journal of Dangerous Ideas, is a bold approach worth taking or if it leads to unnecessary risks.

The Rialto Books Review is seeking submissions for their April issue including prose, poetry, and plays.
Prose writers can receive $200 per accepted piece, playwrights receive $150 per dramatic excerpt, and poets get a minimum of $30 per poem.
Submission deadline for all pieces is February 25th, so make sure to send your work before then.

The author shares raw and unedited journal entries from their time in Afghanistan in 2006.
The author mentions the challenges and preparations involved in deploying to Afghanistan as a soldier.
The author expresses gratitude to their subscribers and hints at future content related to Tom Clancy.

Liberties Journal and Interintellect are partnering for a series of conversations around important essays.
Liberties and Interintellect will host virtual salons and also in-person gatherings in DC and NYC.
The partnership will offer free virtual salon sessions for Liberties subscribers.

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