Maciolekism

Philosophy

  • The Path of Least Resistance

    A democratic government should act like a computer: the voice of the public is the data being input, the houses of government are the circuits, debate in the halls and chambers is the processing, and policy is the output. Politics… Continue reading

  • The Future of Religion

    Religion is a formula of rites, rituals, morés, and norms designed/evolved to build and maintain a community. The value of a religion is not in its belief in God, but in the shared story that passes down experience and wisdom… Continue reading

  • See The Pattern?

    One thing happens that angers a group of people and a wave of discontent slowly builds; people stating their intention to leave Facebook. Then, articles start appearing in news feeds, and fluff stories on the local TV news, about a… Continue reading

  • Politics vs Narrative

    For those of us who are observers, who are here to learn from events, these are interesting times. Twitter is going through an interesting transition. Politics is the art and science of gaining influence.Politics focuses on words, images, and impressions.Narrative… Continue reading

  • Creating Conflict To Manipulate An Outcome

    Imagine that in the war over Ukraine, between Russia and NATO, the goal is not about Ukraine at all, but to create an environment that allows NATO (and the US) to consolidate power over Europe. Where being annoying to Russia… Continue reading

  • Philosophers are just like any other artists; most of their work is just average, some of it is utter crap, and if they are lucky some of it is Earth-shattering brilliant. Continue reading