Blaming the Victim, Part 1“It is valiant enough to bear the burden, but where is the courage that would cast it off?” — Lord Jim, by Joseph ConradSep 18Sep 18
Doom Can Wait, as Rachel Kushner Puts Reality at a Writer’s RemoveRachel Kushner is the protagonist of an article in last Sunday’s New York Times, called “Having Fun in Her Playground of Ideas.” She is…Sep 5Sep 5
Joe Biden’s Response to the NY TimesPresident Biden’s response to the New York Times at his press conference of July 11th:Jul 13Jul 13
The Cure for AuthoritarianismAuthoritarianism is as old as humanity. The “inner authority” is relatively new.May 9May 9
Down the Trump Rabbit HoleThe rabbit hole, from Alice in Wonderland, is a departure from reality. Being there is, mainly, entertainment. It doesn’t help solve life’s…Jun 18, 2022Jun 18, 2022
The Tenuous Connection Between Voting and ProsperityIf you could just, by spending an hour waiting in line and then voting for the candidate of your choice, make your life much…Jan 18, 2022Jan 18, 2022
Is Jack Williamson’s “The Humanoids” a Key to Our Future?The world is connected. People are interdependent. They are not free to create chaos. The childish abandon of being able to create and…Jun 4, 2021Jun 4, 2021
Living as if Nothing is Ever LostWhether you can take anything with you beyond the grave — and whether memories outweigh material possessions — is the first question. For…May 11, 2021May 11, 2021