The Jordan Peterson vs Matt Dillahunty Debate

Peterson vs Dillahunty When Jordan Peterson debated Matt Dillahunty, what unfolded was a fascinating discussion about morality. Peterson didn’t seem very calm during this debate as he usually does, in fact, he seemed a little anima-possessed, constantly interrupting Dillahunty before the latter made his points.  In the same way Peterson got stuck with Sam Harris … Read more

Candide Summary (7/10)

Candide by Voltaire is a satire about a young, good-natured, naïve man (Candide) who faces a series of tragedies. Candide was tutored by an old philosopher and author (Pangloss) who instilled in him the idea that “everything is the way it should be” and that they lived in the “best of possible worlds.” There is … Read more

Chapter 8: Religion (21 Lessons for the 21st Century)

Chapter 8: Religion God now serves the nation Considering the failure of modern ideologies, governments, and scientific experts in creating a vision for the future, can religion play this role better? Secular people will ridicule this idea. Religious ideas may have served a purpose in the Middle Ages, but what answers can it give us … Read more

Law 6: Court Attention at all Cost (The 48 Laws of Power)

Hannibal Appearance is everything, don’t get lose in a crowd. If you don’t stand out, you are sure to disappear into obscurity. Appear larger, more colorful, and more mysterious by the timid and bland masses to get attention. Associate Your Name with the Sensational and the Scandalous Attract your attention to you at all costs, … Read more

Chapter 7: Nationalism (21 Lessons for the 21st Century)

Chapter 7: Nationalism Global problems need global answers Despite sharing a single civilization, some people resort to their nationalistic identities, isolating themselves from the rest of the world. Is this a form of escapism, or does a return to nationalism offer real solutions? To answer this question, it is important to recognize that nationalism is … Read more

Law 2: Never Put too Much Trust in Friends, Learn How to Use Enemies (The 48 Laws of Power)

Pinochet Kissinger Reunion Don’t trust friends, they are likely to betray you because they are predisposed to envy. Hire a former enemy, and he will be more loyal than a friend – he has more to prove. In the 9th century A.D, Michael III, a young man assumed the throne of the Byzantine empire. He … Read more