I'm a science nut - well, a knowledge nut. What you are with
   philosophy is me with Science just not exclusively science. More
   like... I dunno - I guess a combination of clear thinking,
   honest feeling, good rapport, proper spin given the situation
   that can lead to clear thinking, seeing spin + winnowing the
   true bits from the spin bits... I dunno - it has that "future
   pulling me towards itself" sensation so I let it work however it
   does.