Tag: Nationalism
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Traditional values as the worst evolutionary instincts
Humans worship their instincts as if they were moral laws. They call them traditions. They call them values. But many of them are nothing more than prehistoric impulses dressed as ethics. What once helped a tribe survive now keeps humanity divided, violent, and blind. The worst part is that we glorify our weaknesses and call…
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How nationalism manipulates the human need for belonging
Nationalism is not patriotism. It is the hijacking of a primal instinct that once ensured survival. The human need to belong evolved in small tribes where loyalty meant life. Modern nationalism exploits that same emotional machinery, but for power, obedience, and war. It takes what was natural and turns it into a political weapon. The…
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The psychology of nationalism and patriotism
Nationalism and patriotism look alike at first glance. Both are forms of loyalty to a collective. Both stir emotion, shape politics, and influence moral decisions. However, they differ in tone and intent. Patriotism is personal affection for a country—an attachment to its culture, people, and values. By contrast, nationalism transforms that attachment into a political…
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Practical obstacles to the global government
The dream of a global government has always fascinated visionaries. It promises peace, coordination, and equality across the planet. Yet in reality, the world is ruled not by ideals but by entrenched structures of power. These structures exist both in the wealthy West and in developing regions. Super-rich families, banks, and lobbyists dominate advanced economies.…
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How far can nationalism go? And its fake origin
Nationalism often begins harmlessly. A song. A flag. A map on a school wall. It speaks of unity, heritage, and pride. However, behind this comforting mask lies a force that has shattered civilizations. Nationalism does not stop at belonging. Instead, it sharpens identity into exclusion. Myths spread. Hatred intensifies. In many cases, violence follows. Once…
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US nationalism as a useful maid
US nationalism has never truly governed. It has never led. It has always served. Politicians use it when needed—during war, after terrorist attacks, or in moments of economic collapse. They invoke it, exploit it, and then discard it. Nationalism in America functions like a maid. It shows up when the mess gets out of control,…
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Freethinkers International: Why this project must be Dutch-made
I hate nationalism. I hate tribalism. Both are poisons. Both divide, distort, and destroy. Nationalism gives us enemies where there were neighbors. Tribalism gives us purity tests instead of solidarity. Together, they gave us trenches, massacres, and gas chambers. They must be abandoned. But we can still speak of culture. Of history. Of ideas rooted…
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How the super-rich exploit our evolutionary behavior
Human behavior is deeply rooted in evolutionary psychology. Our instincts, shaped over millennia, were crucial for survival in prehistoric times. However, in today’s modern society, these same instincts can be exploited. The super-rich, with their vast resources and understanding of behavioral patterns, manipulate these instincts for their own gain. This extends to areas like xenophobia,…
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Can we recognize nationalities better by faces than DNA?
Nationalism brought nothing but gas chambers and we should get rid of it. Maybe I do look like a Czech, have Czech DNA, but I couldn’t care less. I don’t care whether you are white, black, South Asian, East Asian. I assess a person by his intelligence, talents, creativity, personality and moral values. However, despite…
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Patriotism is obsolete. Nearly in everything
People are proud of their country, region, dialect, language, religion, continent, cultural heritage, sport team, natural beauties, cuisine, historical figures, and military. While this comes natural for Homo sapiens, this article shows how much suffering this has brought. Patriotism is obsolete in every aspect. My article explains when there is no sensible of genetically improving…