Maciolekism

Philosophy

  • The Direction of Intent

    It happened slowly, almost by mistake. In a growing economy new options were available to a new middle class; many more were able to go to college… regardless of their intent. Young men whose only intent was to party and… Continue reading

  • Of Wolves and Bees

    Being realistic about politics, economics, and human behavior. Merging Paths Bees have an industrial structure, but no social structure. (Their genes and physiology define the role they play in the hive.) Wolves have a social structure, but no industrial structure.… Continue reading

  • Ad-Mission Creep

    A cornerstone of the Capitalism story is that profit is worth more than the moral decay and world destruction it causes. This is conveyed in Capitalism’s most important mantra, “If I don’t do it, someone else will.” It begins simple… Continue reading

  • Sophistry and Propaganda

    We are all storytellers. Absolute truths are almost impossible to come by, but we still need a sense of context to function in this world. Philosophers tell intricate and highly detailed stories that aim to be as accurate and truthful… Continue reading

  • Leaving An Impression

    Imagine a school trip, busloads of teenagers at a big art museum for a day. During the morning the students had to endure a presentation, but after lunch they got to wander around with their friends. Naturally, they splintered off… Continue reading

  • Everyone is lost in their own imagination, but no one realizes it because they are too busy ridiculing those who imagine things they don’t agree with. Continue reading