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  • The Origins of Democracy

    The original, most potent form of democracy is in the relationship between art and consumer. Artists live in full contact with their environment, expressing their experiences as accurately as possible. The consumer decides which are most valuable. Their decisions slowly… Continue reading

    The Origins of Democracy

  • A Three Horse Race

    It is not technology that will save us: not electric cars, vaccines, artificial intelligence, or cold fusion. Nor will philosophical debate save us: not democracy, capitalism, socialism, or even transhumanism. The only thing that can actually save us from our… Continue reading

  • Resetting The Clock

    The first cultures were rooted in how people survived the perils of nature; learning the intricacies of their ecosystem and adapting strategies to gain an advantage. Then, cultures adapted with civilization and became rooted in how people survived war; learning… Continue reading

  • The Primary Human Tool\Weapon

    We all engage in manipulation.It is a natural human instinct.Sometimes we manipulate for material gain, and sometimes for emotional connection.Sometimes the material gain we are pursuing is for others, and sometimes it is just for ourselves.Sometimes the emotional connection we… Continue reading

  • The Social Leader

    Socially, there are three classes of people in any society. These classes are not based on race, gender, religion, occupation, or wealth. The third class blames others for their situation, the second class blames others for their situation and uses… Continue reading

  • Building A Life

    At one end of the spectrum there are people who consider the concept of “Building a Life” strictly in material terms. They work to acquire certain objects to arrange them around themselves for everyone to see. They even consider other… Continue reading