Cycles of Change

Engineering practical systems and exploring the physical world.

Once upon a time, in the quaint village of Lumiere, there lived two friends named Beau and Peep. Lumiere was known for its traditions and adherence to the old ways, with the elders always cautious of any change that threatened their cherished customs. One day, a traveling showman arrived in Lumiere [...]
Once upon a time, in the not-so-distant future of the 2030s, there were two young boys named Alex and Ben. They lived in a quaint little town nestled between rolling hills and lush greenery. Despite living in the same neighborhood and being close friends, their paths to education were vastly [...]
Social engineering and psychological operations (PsyOps) share some similarities as they both involve the manipulation of human behavior and perceptions. However, they are distinct concepts with different contexts and objectives: Definition: Social Engineering: Social engineering refers to the use [...]
When governments grow distant and aloof, ordinary people face a hard choice. Laws multiply rapidly. City boards expand their reach. State officials often treat honest dissent with doubt. In times of state overreach, feeling powerless is a common reaction. You see rules passed without voter consent. [...]
Modern civic thought faces a sharp divide between planned state rule and free human choice. Across global halls, backers of state planning want trained experts to steer trade, shop work, and daily life for the public good. In contrast, the old liberal view holds that true social peace grows from [...]
The middle class in developed economies is disappearing due to erosion of its social mobility, despite massive government spending, stimulus plans, and entitlement programs. Blaming capitalism is misplaced, as the real issue lies in radical statism masquerading as an open economy. Inflation is [...]