Ideas, opinions, politics, humanities
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Even some not so intelligent people don’t believe in God
Disbelief in God is often treated as a mark of superior intelligence. People imagine scientists, philosophers, or brilliant skeptics tearing down arguments of faith. But reality is not that simple. Even some not so intelligent people do not believe in God. They did not arrive there through complex reasoning. They reached it by relying on…
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Freethinkers, but restrained by everything
Freethinkers present themselves as challengers of dogma, defenders of independence, and voices of courage. Yet their reality is far less heroic. They face walls built by culture, academia, and money. Some ideas move easily with the current, while others drown before they ever surface. Power chooses which ones may live and which must vanish. Truth…
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Read between the lines, if you are an intelligent reader
They always say there is no background political process. But why do they always insinuate (journalists) that there is something like that? So you must read between the lines. This article is a selection of quotes I have collected over time. They are from both English and Czech media. These are just pieces, but they…
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The case of developing countries: Religion as a detriment
Religion is often described as a source of morality, community, and identity. Yet in much of the developing world, it works as a barrier. It blocks progress, distorts governance, undermines education, and reinforces inequality. Unlike in many developed countries where religion has been reduced to a private matter, in developing states it still governs public…
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Dictators rule by fear, democracies by hidden elites
Totalitarian regimes thrive on clarity. The state names the enemy openly, propaganda repeats it endlessly, and every citizen knows who to fear. Stalin labeled kulaks and wreckers. Hitler made Jews and Communists the ultimate threat. Mao identified counter-revolutionaries and rightists. These regimes could not survive without pointing to a visible enemy. The methods were brutal…
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How to get rid of organized crime
Organized crime is not born as a giant. It begins with independent gangs, small groups of criminals who control a street corner, a bar, or a neighborhood. Over time, these gangs expand, form alliances, and build networks. Eventually, they grow into a parallel power structure that rivals the state. It kills individuals, but it also…
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Capitalist ethics as absurd as contract killing ethics
Capitalism today is often described as free competition, innovation, and opportunity. However, when we look closely, it becomes clear that at the very top it is none of these things. Instead, it is a contest among giants. Super-rich families, their bankers, and multinational corporations dominate the field. They do not simply follow rules like ordinary…
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Why we should get rid of royals
The Czech Republic is officially a republic, but many treat the president as if he were a king. People project onto him a ceremonial aura, as though the office itself carried divine or hereditary weight. Citizens expect him to embody the national spirit, deliver moral guidance, and act as a symbol rather than simply a…
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Did Israelis build a country themselves? Wrong
The popular story of Israel is simple. Brave settlers, driven by faith and determination, transformed desert and swamps into a modern state. According to this narrative, Israelis built everything with their own hands and sacrifices. It is a story repeated in textbooks, speeches, and media. But this story is misleading. Israel did not rise from…
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Dollar domination and leading US scientific research
The United States stands as the world leader in science. It also controls the world’s money. These two powers are not separate achievements. They are deeply connected. The financial supremacy of the dollar provides the material basis for American research. Without this advantage, U.S. science would look very different. The Global South, on the other…