Cycles of Change

In today’s world, it can sometimes feel like we’re facing an endless series of crises. From climate change to economic troubles, health scares, and social tensions, there seems to be one issue after another. Many people wonder if there’s [...]

Free speech, or the right to say what we believe, matters deeply because it is part of what makes us truly human. This right allows each person to express their ideas, question what others say, and understand the world more fully. In the United [...]

Intellectual freedom, which is the right to explore and discuss diverse viewpoints, serves as a foundation for democratic societies. During public health crises, such as pandemics, the ability of experts, policymakers, and citizens to engage in open [...]

It seems that the only true solution to our current divisions is rooted in love and respect for one another. Love, not as a fleeting emotion, but as the deep, enduring love a mother feels for her child, anchored in care, compassion, and the desire [...]

Urban homelessness presents a complex challenge for modern cities, especially those unequipped to handle large populations of unhoused individuals. Communities struggle with the visible effects of homelessness, such as campsites along sidewalks, in [...]

In contemporary discussions about governance, the relationship between authority and individual rights often takes center stage, with significant implications for the fabric of society. Jon Stewart’s assertion that a free republic is [...]

Many people today believe that the United States is a democracy, but this is not the case. The U.S. is a republic, which is a key distinction that often gets misunderstood. A republic is a system of government where elected officials represent the [...]

For both now in the future, humanity exists in a state of digital conformity, shaped by a unified expansive global network that operate across every sphere of life. Working together, these networks, both governmental and private, have extended their [...]

The act of cycling, while simple and accessible, faces substantial psychological and sociological barriers that prevent widespread adoption. Here we will explore the mental resistance individuals experience, including fear, risk aversion, and the [...]

There are those who benefit from presenting a narrative that everything is fine, even when many are struggling. Politicians and media outlets often craft messages that align with their interests, catering to the desires of those in power or [...]

Systemic stochastic terrorism refers to the incitement of random, unpredictable acts of violence by individuals who may be influenced by public figures, media, or certain ideologies, without any direct, organized call to action. The phenomenon in [...]

When it comes to investments and risk management, human existence is shaped by a variety of low-probability, high-impact (LPHI) events and high-probability, slow-moving (HPSM) crises. Balancing these two forms of risk is essential in planning for [...]