Follow the Money
Accumulating power and control is an old and continuing story. Milford, New Hampshire, sits at a quiet crossroads where old-town…
Understanding Normative Acceptance in Social Reality
Interconnected Realities and the Power of Normative Acceptance At birth, humans inherit neither a ready-made world nor private solipsistic bubbles.…
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 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…