Tag: tribalism

The Shifting Political Pendulum in the West

DALL·E 2025 03 17 13 29 04 A photorealistic, highly detailed illustration representing the concept of political polarization Two large groups of people stand facing each other,

Content 18+ Western democracies are experiencing turbulent political currents. In many countries, right-wing ideologies appear resurgent, while progressive movements face criticism for perceived overreach. Observers note a pendulum-like swing: after a period of liberal or progressive ascendancy, a conservative backlash often follows. At the same time, society is questioning rigid political labels as people increasingly refuse to be boxed into “left” or “right.”

Historical Context: The Pendulum of Politics

History … Read the rest

A Modest Proposal for Humanity’s Swift and Dignified End

DALL·E 2025 02 02 13 29 37 A vintage newspaper style illustration showing a bustling immigrant ship arriving at a harbor, with exaggerated expressions of excitement, curiosity,

Content 21+ In his article The More, The Merrier, Eric Le Roy offers us a sweeping, grand, and altogether delightful eulogy for human progress. The gist of it, if I may summarize, is this: humanity is a snarling, territorial beast, doomed to repeat its primal mistakes forever—so much so that any attempt at improvement is as futile as trying to teach calculus to a goldfish. Immigration, in particular, is … Read the rest

The More, The Merrier?

By Eric Le Roy

.

Content 21+ Artem’s recent article “Borders, Bogeymen, and Billion Dollar Boosts” deserves a thorough response. I say this because in many areas his reasoning is beyond reproach and his data irrefutable. If I may presume to put a few words into his mouth (for what follows is neither a quote nor a paraphrase), I would say that the thesis of one aspect of his essay … Read the rest