The Peril of False Promises: How Democracies Can Unravel from Within

Content 18+ When I saw the results of what is proving to be one of the most important elections in the world today, I realized that we, as humanity, have once again fallen prey to populism and division. And so, here is an article about it.

In a world increasingly swept by the tides of nationalism and populism, the echoes of “make the country great again” ring loud and clear. … Read the rest

If You Choose Not to Be a Bastard: Live with Purpose, Die with Ease

Content 18+ In times of war, when the very fabric of civilization seems to unravel, we are left with questions that challenge the foundation of our existence. These are not merely questions of politics or strategy, but of human nature itself, questions that force us to examine our role in the intricate web of cause and effect that governs society.

War, in its most raw form, is not just a … Read the rest

Eternity’s Evening

By Eric Le Roy

Content 16+ This morning, leaving lazy Poppy in bed, my Rhodesian Ridgeback Casper (Mr. Sipples) and I went down to our woodsy retreat close to our apartment. Wending our way through the brief greenery to our little path (for rainless summer will soon degrade the wild grass into brittle straw) and following it to the end, I sat in one of the plastic chairs somebody put … Read the rest

A Tripartite Perspective and Imagine there is no Country

Content 18+ After seeing my colleagues write on this topic, I felt compelled to respond as well, though I too hold a different opinion. From my point of view, although far from being ideal, Europe emerges not merely as a continent, but as a venerable survivor, her roots entwining through millennia, unlike any other. The United States, in contrast, presents itself as a vibrant yet tumultuous teenager—eager, energetic, yet … Read the rest

Hope: A Poisonous Delusion That Beguiles Humanity

Content 21+ In the vast expanse of human history, one concept has persisted as a pernicious toxin infecting the minds of the masses: hope. Like a seductive siren, it lulls individuals into a false sense of security, promising salvation and deliverance from the trials of existence. Yet, upon closer inspection, hope reveals itself to be nothing more than a mirage, a cruel deception that shackles humanity to a cycle of … Read the rest