Category: Articles
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Edward Snowden: The state, law, and the super-rich
Edward Snowden moved from U.S. intelligence worker/contractor to the most consequential surveillance whistleblower of the digital era by copying classified materials and providing them to journalists in mid‑2013, triggering sustained publication about previously secret surveillance authorities and capabilities. A core factual outcome of the disclosures is that the public learned the government was operating (at…
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Christianity without Christ: What survives and what vanishes?
Christianity rests on a historical claim. A person existed. Events happened. Teachings emerged from that reality. At first glance, this seems similar to other belief systems. However, Christianity goes further. It ties salvation, morality, time, and identity to specific historical events; it does not say “this is wisdom.” It says “this happened.” Therefore, if the…
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Does religion improve morality? From ancient tribes to today
People repeat a simple idea. Religion teaches morality. Therefore, religion makes people better. At first glance, this logic feels natural. Religions contain rules. They define good and evil. They promise punishment and reward. However, once we move beyond intuition and begin to examine history, biology, and empirical data, the simplicity collapses. Morality did not suddenly…
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AI language model? Get ready for AI without words
The idea sounds extreme. Human civilization depends on language. We think in words. We coordinate through speech and writing; we build institutions, laws, and science on shared symbols. Remove language, and everything seems to collapse. However, a shift has already begun. Language no longer belongs exclusively to humans. Artificial intelligence processes, generates, and translates it…
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Why we are attracted to shocking videos
At first sight, the behavior looks irrational. People say they hate violence, death, and extreme events. They call such content disturbing. Yet they watch it. They click on it. They share it. This contradiction is not random. It reflects deep evolutionary mechanisms that shaped the human mind long before modern media existed. The brain evolved…
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Russia: “The US cannot cripple us”… Iran proves otherwise
Russian officials repeat a clear and confident claim. The United States cannot cripple Russia. They argue that Russia is too large, too armed, and too resilient for any external power to meaningfully degrade its ability to wage war. In their view, even a direct confrontation would not lead to paralysis. Russia would absorb the blow,…
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Why arguments almost never change minds
This is a short excerpt from highly esteemed Professor Graham Oppy’s Reinventing Philosophy of Religion: An Opinionated Introduction. (link) Even though it is very short compared to the original, it covers the most significant points. The text presents a deep critique of how arguments function in philosophy, especially in debates about religion. It challenges the…
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Were there others like Epstein? Very likely
The case of Jeffrey Epstein gave the public something simple. One face. One network. One scandal. It allowed outrage to concentrate. It created the illusion that removing one man removes the problem. However, reality rarely works that way. A system does not produce only one case Epstein did not operate in isolation. His activities required…
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The president as a rational decision machine, we get the opposite
People assume leadership comes down to charisma, visibility, and confidence. However, the presidency of the United States demands something far deeper. Every second carries consequences. Every decision can shift markets, start wars, or stabilize entire regions. Therefore, the role requires a level of intellectual and psychological precision that very few individuals can sustain. Yet here…
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How John D. Rockefeller shaped education
Education shapes far more than knowledge. It shapes behavior, expectations, and limits. It defines what people consider possible and what they reject without question. Therefore, control over education means control over society itself. Consequently, when a figure like Rockefeller enters this domain, the implications reach far beyond philanthropy. They extend into the structure of thought…