An Accidentalist’s Guide to Denying the Obvious
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There's a peculiar comfort in believing that things simply happen by accident. That the powerful don't conspire, that institutions don't coordinate. I've come t... Read more.
From Marcus Aurelius to Omar Little: A Man’s Code is Vital
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The answer lies in the dignity of living according to our principles, engaging with our communities, and maintaining the courage to think independently. As the ... Read more.
How Engineered Dependency Erases Our Autonomy
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We're not just losing skills and privacy; we're losing the ability to recognize independence. The question isn't whether convenience is worth the cost of libert... Read more.
An Open Letter to Councilman Lincoln Restler
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If you still stand behind these policies, I welcome the opportunity to engage in public dialogue about their impact. This could be a chance for both sides to be... Read more.
Fiat Everything: When Decree Replaced Reality
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We live in a world where every human need—money, food, health, education, and even information—is controlled and manipulated by artificial systems. This mat... Read more.
How the Information Factory Evolved
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Understanding these mechanisms isn't cause for despair - it's a source of empowerment. Just as the Prussian system required belief to function, today's control ... Read more.
The Illusion of Expertise
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Our challenge isn’t merely to reject flawed expertise but to cultivate genuine wisdom. The future depends on those who can navigate beyond the limits of insti... Read more.
The Mechanics of Social Disintegration in the Modern Age
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By taking these steps—paying attention, thinking critically, resisting division, seeking common ground, and promoting media literacy—we can hope to create a... Read more.
Echoes of Tyranny: The Forgotten Lessons from History
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We lived through one of the most staggering human rights violations in recent history. At the heart of this crisis lies the crossing of two fundamental Rubicons... Read more.
Anatomy of the Tech-Industrial Complex
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As the TikTok debate highlights, it's evident in the Information Age that no one is more capable at framing and shaping events and ideas from a particular point... Read more.
From Covid to CBDC: The Path to Full Control
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Every indication is that CBDC’s arrival is imminent. Yesterday, several global banks announced a partnership with the NY Federal Reserve to pilot digital doll... Read more.
Why I Decided to Leave the Brooklyn Brewery I Co-Founded
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Leaving the company I’ve dedicated the past decade of my life to is not an easy decision for me, but I need to be able to speak my mind freely without fearing... Read more.