When Information Had Weight
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We're still learning how to integrate these technologies into our lives, much like we did with search engines and the internet – remember when answering a simple... Read more.
The Architecture of Control
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The mechanisms of cultural control we see today were built over more than a century. To understand how we arrived at this point, we must trace the historical foundations... Read more.
The Democratic Party Changed While We Stayed in Place
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I struggle with what comes next because I understand the gravity of our situation. Our republic is incredibly fragile—more fragile than most people realize. The... Read more.
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 to... 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 emperor-philosopher... 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 what independence feels like. The question isn’t whether convenience is worth... 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 matrix... 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 systems... 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 institutional... 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.