The stability of modern power depends upon the effective management of the information environment and the shaping of public belief. This process, known as perception management, involves the strategic coordination of government actions and media narratives to influence the emotions of the [...]
Emergency sirens represent a significant source of institutional noise pollution in modern cities, and standard sirens produce about 110 decibels, which is twice the level that causes mental stress. While sirens help trucks move through congested traffic, using them in residential areas causes a [...]
Frédéric Bastiat published his most influential work in the final months of his life. This document remains a primary tool for understanding the mechanics of institutional failure. In the middle of the nineteenth century, Bastiat witnessed a fundamental shift in the nature of governance. He [...]
The advice is familiar. Reduce consumption. Buy sustainable products. Support responsible businesses. Recycle. Educate others. These recommendations appear in countless articles and campaigns. They position environmental salvation as a matter of individual choice. They suggest that consumer [...]
