Philosophy
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The Vicious Cycle
The more we try to control the world, the more frustrated we get. The more frustrated we get, the greater the extreme we are willing to go. The greater the extreme we go to control the world, the more we… Continue reading
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Managing The Flow
If we allowed water to flow freely, we would experience more frequent and destructive floods and droughts. To protect ourselves we build dams, levies, and dykes. Along with these, we use aqueducts, locks, and pipelines to manage the flow of… Continue reading
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The Reich Cycle
“Grandpa! Wake Up!” A little boy runs into the study and begins to shake the arm of his grandfather. “Have you been here all night? Mom has breakfast ready.” The old man picks his head up off the table, careful… Continue reading
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Reality
The cycle of feast and famine cannot be stopped, only delayed. The system of politics and economics that we choose to use is only an expression of how we engage this cycle; … realistic and just, or fanciful and unjust. Continue reading
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In A Nutshell
Imagine a weather prediction model where you are the storm they are trying to predict the behavior of. This is economics and why the bankers and politicians spend so much time and money lying to you. Prediction becomes manipulation. Continue reading
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Identity in Politics
Identity is the foundation. Our sense of identity informs the choices we make, as well as the sacrifices and demands. In a democracy, the people should be in control of a nation’s identity,.. not the propaganda of politicians, generals, pundits,… Continue reading