"Modern philosophical materialists extend the definition of other scientifically observable entities such as energy, forces, and the curvature of space."
OK, so old materialists had that view. To be fair, when materialism was created, they had no knowledge of energy or forces. Artifakt is using an ancient, outdated definition.
"Yeah, sure. It, along with the Republicans, is busy reinforcing the idea that the free market is here to take care of all your wants and desires. You have a problem? Call the free market, it's supposed to take care of you in every way possible.
This is the very predictable outcome of conservative policies that encourage people to trust companies for everything rather than look to themselves to take care of themselves."
FTFY. Yay off-topic idiotic knee jerk rhetoric! It can easily swing both ways.
It is better to live rich than to die rich. -- Samuel Johnson