Tag: super-rich interest groups
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The super-rich’s biggest asset: Confusing us with morality
People love to judge (morality). They follow courtroom drama, they react to shocking headlines. They chase guilt and demand punishment. A drunk driver hits a child — outrage follows. A shoplifter takes groceries — condemnation comes fast. A man stabs his neighbor — the story goes viral. Yet while these incidents flood our emotions, the…
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Elon Musk drunken by power, losing his morals
Elon Musk once symbolized progress. He launched rockets, built electric cars, and opened his patents to the world. His words inspired engineers, entrepreneurs, and idealists alike. At first, his mission seemed noble. He promised to save humanity, lower emissions, and conquer space. With each success, his legend grew. However, something changed. The ideas remained, but…
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Educated person? What does it mean?
My grandfather proclaimed that Miss of the Czech Republic must be smart. In his view, it was command of foreign languages (of course, learning a foreign language means you never master it just like your native tongue), some superficial general knowledge, and some ability to respond to more difficult questions. Is that an educated person?…
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Journalists: The high priests of pretending
We begin pretending earlier than we realize. At first, the lies feel harmless. Adults tell children stories about Santa Claus. They invent magical worlds where good always wins, and evil is punished. Also, they promise that everything will turn out fine, even when it will not. They do it to protect innocence—or so they say.…
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The impact of colonial history on modern geopolitics
Colonialism has officially ended. Yet its structures remain deeply embedded in the global system. In fact, the modern world order still runs on the mechanisms built by European empires. Colonial history does not sit in museums; instead, it lives in borders, currencies, alliances, and crises. It continues to shape how nations trade, borrow, vote, fight,…
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The fight to possess anything – it’s turned against us
Throughout history, people have struggled to possess something of their own. Not out of greed, but because without ownership, there was no dignity, no safety, no independence. To own even a patch of land, a cow, or a tool was to escape the total control of kings, lords, or masters. However, what began as a…
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Socialism for the rich
The ultra-rich own hundreds of trillions of dollars worldwide. Their wealth is unimaginable, yet they remain unsatisfied. Billionaires are content with the system, but they should not be. Even the top one percent, excluding the ultra-rich, should not be content either. The system does not serve them. Instead, it traps them in endless competition, insecurity,…
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Can the real boss Peter Thiel control Donald Trump?
Peter Thiel is one of the most powerful men alive (if you want to sue me, read this). He does not seek the spotlight like Donald Trump, yet his influence stretches further. He built PayPal, seeded Facebook, and operates in elite financial and technological circles. Unlike Trump, he does not crave attention. He wields power…
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Ethical AI 2: Do you obey it or does it obey you?
Artificial intelligence has embedded itself into nearly every aspect of modern life. It helps people make decisions, guides businesses, and dictates the flow of information. But in this evolving relationship, a fundamental question arises: do people truly control ethical AI, or is ethical AI subtly controlling them? The narrative of AI as a mere tool…
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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…