The Shallow Future: How Envy, Hubris, and a Politics of Vanity Threaten Human Resilience
When the Truth Hits Home I remember the exact moment the feeling crystallized, sharp and sour in my throat. I…
The Lost Virtues of Liberalism and Progressivism
Definitions Matter When you hear the words ‘liberal’ and ‘progressive’ today, they mean something very different from their original, honest…
The Tangled Web: Academic Cheating, Credential Inflation & The Cult of Dubious Expertise
1. The Vicious Cycle of Cheating, Qualifications, and Authority Academic dishonesty, credential inflation, and a misplaced faith in authority are…
Liberty vs. Complacency: The Cost of Easy Security
We confront our fears and, in doing so, are often lured into seeking immediate personal gain. This reflexive pursuit of…
Silencing Voices: The Cost of Speaking Truth.
The Cost of Dissent For years, I believed that true belonging in Milford required nothing more than participation. I thought…