Munk Debate on Political Correctness
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Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now Summary (8/10)
Written in a lucid conversational style, the essential argument made by Jaron Lanier is that smartphones carry ramifications that could spell disaster for the human species. Smartphones are an invention that we take…
21 Lessons for the 21st Century Summary (7/10)
In 21 Lessons for the 21st Century*, Harari writes about globalism, nationalism, religion, technology, [meditation](https://www.amazon.
The Battle for Pure Prestige
Man is a social animal, directed by others, but his sociability does not lead him into a peaceful civil society, because at the root of sociability is conflict. In trying to unmask the root of conflict and desire, I…
On the Phenomenon of Bullshit in Politics
It has been said that there is more bullshit now than ever before. This essay will explore the reasons for this increase, as well as some of the consequences.
The Two Faces of Technology
Neil Postman’s Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology begins with a striking myth about the Egyptian god Theuth, who presents his invention of writing to King Thamus. Theuth proclaims writing to be an…
Guns, Germs, and Steel Summary (8.4/10)
“Guns, [Germs](https://www.amazon.
Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man Summary (9.1/10)
In “Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man,” communication theorist Marshall McLuhan explores the effects of various media on human perceptions and society.
Strong Men Create Good Times – Analysis
“Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times.” The quote is from a post-apocalyptic novel called “Those Who Remain” by the author G. Michael…
Why do Empires Collapse?
In the long sweep of human history, empires have risen with brilliant promise only to crumble into dust. Their collapse is neither sudden nor simple. Rather, it unfolds like the slow receding of a tide, marked by the…
Straw Dogs Summary (7/10)
In ancient Chinese rituals, straw dogs were used as sacrifices to the gods. ‘Gaia’ is the name of a goddess in Greek mythology, and the Gaia principle, by Lovelock, suggests that the earth is a self-regulating,…
Recurring Patterns
History is not a straight line marching inexorably into an unknown future. Rather, it is a rich tapestry woven from threads that repeat, transform, and re-emerge over time. Across the span of centuries, recurring…