Evolution
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The Dodo Birds
“Do we need to get closer for a good reading?” “No, this should be close enough.” “According to the charts, this planet was called Earth. The stories say it was very beautiful.” “Yes. Unfortunately, it is just a rock now.”… Continue reading
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The End of Civilization
Jon came home from school in his usual way; he crashed through the kitchen door, dropped his bag on the floor, and opened the refrigerator. And, as usual, his grandfather was sitting at the dining room table reading the newspaper.… Continue reading
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The Inverted Beehive
Over and over again we watch societies collapse in blood and fire because the ruling classes work to create a human community that resembles the structure and efficiency of a beehive. Sadly, it can never work. The reason it can… Continue reading
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Finding Peace
A boy stands atop a small hill of dirt in an otherwise flat and grassy yard. He is set like a crouching wrestler, waiting for the next assault. There are three other boys taking turns trying to get to the… Continue reading
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The Evolution of Civilization
Money is a tool, no different than a hammer. It can be used to build a house, or tear one down. It can also be used to build a wall, kill an enemy, or open a beer bottle. Logic is… Continue reading
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The End of Empires
One hundred million years ago, there was a school of fish swimming along with the ocean current. These fish were very basic, being so long ago, and they had no senses or central nervous system. They only had a single… Continue reading