The Empire of Unwanted Births

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From the vantage point of someone who has spent enough time in uniform to know what real threats look like, it’s always instructive to watch a much larger state invent imaginary ones. Some governments worry about missiles; the Northern Colossus worries about whether its citizens are having enough state-approved sex. Different risk matrices, same existential drama.

Their latest stroke of national genius is a full-spectrum campaign against the most dangerous … Read the rest

Slaving Online

Content 14+ In an era where the boundaries between the digital and physical realms blur, a peculiar phenomenon has emerged, ensnaring individuals in a relentless grip of expectation and obligation. The concept of being perpetually “online,” once a mere convenience, has transformed into an unyielding demand. This incessant connectivity, heralded by the technological revolution, has bestowed upon us both a blessing and a curse.

Consider the plight of the modern … Read the rest