It took me a long time to learn, frustratingly brutal trial and error, fighting presumptions and misconceptions, but eventually I realized that all of my writing leads to this work: Maciolekism. My very own philosophy.
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Band-Aid Democracy
A long time ago, an old friend of mine who had spent many years in academia, switched over to the private sector. After a year in a corporation I asked him for his impressions. He said that in acedemia, much… Continue reading
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New Necessary Layers
Empathy is a weakness,.. unless it is used with the intent to build a relationship or community. Then, empathy is God. I have a vision of a successful civilization, one hundred thousand years in the making. There are seven necessary… Continue reading
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Evidence Of Corruption
I am a simple man. I have chosen a life out of the ordinary to pursue an itch that irritates my soul. So, I began writing to search for the reason why I felt the need to write. Eventually, I… Continue reading
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Everything For The Dollar
Life is art. Pablo Picasso knew that all real artists died poor. He knew that to make money, he needed a gimmick. His gimmick began with cubism, but it evolved into being his personality, his “brand”. Today, popular art is… Continue reading
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The Government And Me
Way back when I was in college, I had the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving weekend at the home of an ATF agent. A decent man and family, and a pleasant time. While a number of us lazed in front of… Continue reading
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Mech-Fly’s Dubious Return
I am considering bringing an old project back. A few years ago I developed a creative vehicle to exercise the demons that come with paying attention and having an overactive imagination. It served its purpose at the time, but the… Continue reading
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Competition As A Tool
Most likely, the first time a primate used a rock or a stick was as a weapon used reflexively for defense. Then, that primate learned to use the rock or stick as a weapon offensively. Only later would they come… Continue reading
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The Energy of Community
Water and fire flow in opposite directions. A sense of belonging. Feeling embraced and emboldened. And once in that embrace, the flow of energy is enough to compel. It makes people do things they would never have imagined on their… Continue reading
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Boundaries And Infrastructure
Evolution is far too complex for us to achieve success consciously, through reason. Our communities and societies have become very complex. Not nearly as complex as nature and its environments, but complex enough. As time goes by, and environments change,… Continue reading
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