Tag: democracy
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The cognitive limits of democracy
Democracy was built on a dream. It promised collective wisdom, shared power, and the rule of reason over passion. Yet what if that dream was never realistic? What if the very structure of democracy asks too much of the human brain? Modern civilization demands that millions of people make informed choices about problems too vast…
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Religious power vs secular policy: Who wins?
Throughout history, human societies have swung between religious authority and secular governance. The lines have never been clean. Some states built on divine right later birthed democracy. Others that claim secularism enforce religious dogma through policy. This article explores who really holds the reins of power—and why the conflict remains unresolved in modern times. The…
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Let’s do it the Chinese way. It cannot be more dangerous
China is rising—not just in GDP and infrastructure, but in influence. While America dithers and Europe stalls, China acts. To many, this looks like the future. Roads are built. Orders are obeyed. Pandemics are crushed. Political chaos is replaced by seamless authority. For some observers, this is not terrifying—it is inspiring. I wrote an article…
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Totalitarianism vs. facade democracy
In contemporary political discourse, the distinction between overt totalitarian regimes and covertly controlled facade democracies has garnered significant attention. Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been a prominent critic of these dynamics, highlighting the mechanisms through which power operates in ostensibly free societies. This article delves into Assange’s perspectives, contrasting the explicit oppression in…
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Criminal government. What government isn’t criminal?
The Czech Republic has the privilege to have a dissident who, having suffered under communism, has turned his back. Nevertheless, Petr Cibulka started to claim that the only possible way out of the decay the Czech Republic was and is experiencing is the Swiss model of direct democracy that, in my opinion, doesn’t work even…
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Will US and Western democracy survive?
US President Joe Biden said he had done the best for America (while dropping tears), insinuating how tough it is to be a US president. All those big banks, super-rich families, multinational lobbyists more powerful than he is. But we should highlight this: he has said that Trump would be a threat for the US…
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The US super-rich groups may be good. But at what cost?
The super-rich families ruling the US, which is something evidence-based, may act to benefit the US citizens. I guess you think I have gone mad again. No, the US super-rich groups may really be useful. In this article, I will present what are the benefits and negatives of the ruling forces of the US. When…
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Self-defending democracy as a curse
In a real democracy, you should be able to implement any ideas your mind comes across. Pursue sensible eugenics, imprison those who refuse education (because otherwise, they will end up in poor socioeconomic situations), and so on. Do you think we are able to do it like this? No, meet the self-defending democracy. Freedom of…
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A case for Biden. A case for democracy
I will deviate from my usual route and get into daily politics that I despise so much yet I am fascinated with so much. I hate the kind of democracy we have now, but when even this unpleasant democracy is at stake, I will dive into it. My articles bear politics in theory, so now…
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When the major changes start in the USA, the whole world can change
This is a paraphrase of “When the changes occur in the Soviet Union, it may occur in communist Czechoslovakia”. And while this whole communist thing is over, the sentient people are expecting major changes to take place in the United States of America. In 2024, this sole superpower exerts influence everywhere. What kind of democracy…