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Rational Thinking

A Simple WordPress Plugin that imitates Hello Dolly.

by Memz · github.com/angstromico/rational-thinking-plugin · website

★ 1stars

Install

Download source zip No release zip yet

This is the repository archive. It installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow.

Install straight from GitHub with WP-CLI:

wp plugin install https://github.com/angstromico/rational-thinking-plugin/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
No built-in updater. New versions won't appear under Dashboard → Updates. Install new releases yourself, or let Git Updater track the repository.
Readme github.com/angstromico/rational-thinking-plugin ↗

"This is not just a plugin; it symbolizes the importance of skepticism and rational thought."

Inspired by the classic Hello Dolly plugin.

Description

When activated, the plugin displays a random quote from renowned rationalists—such as Carl Sagan, Bertrand Russell, Richard Feynman, and modern thinkers like Julia Galef—in the upper‑right corner of the WordPress admin screen on every page.

Installation

  1. Upload the rational-thinking folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin via the Plugins menu in WordPress.
# Example using WP‑CLI
wp plugin install rational-thinking --activate

Language Settings

You can customize the language of the quotes (currently supports English and Spanish).

  1. Go to Settings > Rational Thinking in your WordPress admin dashboard.
  2. Select your preferred language from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click Save Changes.

Note: This setting is unique to your user account. Other users can set their own language preference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is quoted in this plugin?

Quotes are primarily sourced from:

  • Carl Sagan
  • Richard Feynman
  • Bertrand Russell
  • Julia Galef (and other modern rational thinkers)

Can I add my own quotes?

Yes! The quotes are hard‑coded in rational-thinking.php. Feel free to edit that file and add your own entries.

Changelog

1.0.0 – Initial Release

  • First public version of the Rational Thinking plugin.

Enjoy a daily dose of rationality while you work!