Maciolekism

sociology

  • Winning Numbers

    Over the past few days, everything has been pointing me towards Schopenhauer. Naturally, I assumed this was because I hope to look like him one day. (Sadly, if my side hair grows out it is more Art Garfunkel than Cold… Continue reading

  • Evolution’s Constant

    Competition is constant. It cannot be eliminated. There is good competition – that challenges and helps people to grow – and bad competition – that undermines and suppresses people’s growth. Many people do not know the difference. It is not… Continue reading

  • Creating a Fear Based Religion

    If we only listen to medical doctors and epidemiologists, then we are going to create a fear based religion with them as the new priests. If we also include experts from other fields, such as Evolutionary Biology, sociology, and ecology,… Continue reading

  • Capitalism is for wolves, Socialism is for bees.

    Successful communities are built around Reproduction Strategies. There Are Two Reproduction Strategies: Small Egg Gambit – an individual placing all of their energy into producing a large number of small eggs and letting chance decide the rest. (Spiders) Large Baby… Continue reading

  • 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

  • An Evolving Process

    The very nature of social media pressures and encourages people to react without structure or reasoned thought. Strong, sustainable communities cannot be built without structure or reasoned thought. (Some have argued, that back in the 60’s Ken Kesey was part… Continue reading