Maciolekism

economics

  • A Modern View of Socialism

    To improve our society we manage the flow of water by damming rivers, drilling wells and building aqueducts, canals, and indoor plumbing. All designed to eliminate the flood/drought cycle, and provide water to where it is needed most.  A modern… Continue reading

  • The Cycle of Consumer Culture

    The more stuff we have, the harder it is to clean and maintain. The harder it is to clean and maintain, the less we clean and maintain. The less we clean and maintain, the more dirty and dysfunctional it all… Continue reading

  • Pleading The 10th

    There are no perfect people on this planet.Everyone is broken in one way or another. The lesson of the 10th Commandmentis most imperative for the scientists and engineersnow at work building their new religion;the appearance of perfection is a sign… Continue reading

  • Long, harsh winters nurture socialism. Economic structures are traits of specific environments, not a pure logical construct (one of Plato’s Forms) that can be imposed by will and applied anywhere. Continue reading

  • The Current Contradiction

    If a person is lucky enough to become wealthy they are not expected to sacrifice/risk their wealth and lifestyle for the less fortunate. vs. If a person is lucky enough to be healthy they are expected to sacrifice/risk their health… Continue reading

  • The Tools We Use

    Language is a tool.Religion is a tool.Money is a tool.Logic is a tool.Science is a tool. Any tool can be used for good or evil, depending on the intentions of the people using it. Continue reading