Collectivism

In the pre-pandemic world of social gatherings, I found myself in a familiar situation at an excessively lavish birthday party. The guest of honor? A particularly spoiled Labrador Retriever named Bentley. My friend, who refers [...]

The challenges we face – climate change, pandemics, resource depletion, and social inequalities – are not merely national issues but global, existential threats. These complex, interconnected problems demand a fundamental shift in our approach, a [...]

We all scroll through feeds overflowing with worthy causes. In the whirlwind of likes and shares, real change can get lost. True activism ignites from passion, but it thrives on action and goes beyond likes [...]

In today's hyper-connected world, pornography and sex work are no longer confined to the fringes of society. They permeate our digital landscape, influencing our perceptions of intimacy, relationships, and even our own self-worth. From easily [...]

In a world obsessed with productivity, profit, and quantifiable success, the breaths of a life well lived often fade into the background. We're bombarded with metrics of achievement — the size of our bank accounts, [...]

The world throws contrasts at us like confetti. Opulence glitters on screens while food banks overflow with empty bellies. Skyscrapers pierce the clouds, casting long shadows over forgotten communities. This is the stage on which [...]

“The great nations have always acted like gangsters, and the small nations like prostitutes.” (Stanley Kubrick)   Do not read this quote once only. Each time you read it, assign one single attribute of what [...]

If we are to forgive, unite, and develop alongside each other peacefully, we must quell the need to express our dissatisfaction with each other’s preferences in a violent and cowardly manner. If anyone is against [...]

Arguably the most effective social psychologist, Stanley Milgram, made this observation regarding the obedient citizen: “Ordinary people, simply doing their jobs, and without any particular hostility on their part, can become agents in a terribly [...]

“Such a fine, sunny day, and I have to go… What does my death matter, if through us, thousands of people are awakened and stirred to action?” (Sophie Scholl)   These were the last words [...]

I blame myself. I am the one reading this melancholy of tragic reality and sitting back with my finger pointed at the rich and the corporate elite, government, military, and all factions of industry that [...]

I have previously emphasized the disadvantages of assisting institutional charities. I am pleased that others are understanding the issue and promoting the notion that institutionalized corporations are not the answer to philanthropic assistance. From religious [...]