sociology

  • Morality

    Morality has always been the rationale for resisting or acting against our basic instincts, but its focus has evolved with the times. It began as a justification for not stealing from or murdering other people, and has evolved to include… Continue reading

  • Orienteering

    Allowing only fear to dictate our choices turns us into fascists.Allowing only love to guide our choices turns us into narcissists. All emotions have equal value on life’s compass. Continue reading

  • Authoritarians are always adapting to become more efficient and effective at using lies and misinformation as justification for persecution (social, political, and/or economic) to manipulate and control public policy and/or people’s behavior. Continue reading

  • The Fractal Illusion of Sacrifice

    True sacrifice, like true romance, does not exist in the present. It is something we look back on and determine to be a sacrifice after the fact. In the present we are only doing what we feel is necessary. (And… Continue reading

  • Going Too Fast

    On technology’s highway there is no turning around. Going too fast makes it easier miss the right exit and get lost. Continue reading

  • The Institution Triangle

    The household where there is no disagreement or arguments is weak and two dimensional. Finding balance makes us stronger and more effective; as individuals and as a family. An organized, institutional religion that does not challenge other secular institutions –… Continue reading