politics

October 8, 2025

The Rise of Neo-Feudalism and the Decline of Western Democracies

The signs and indicators have been around for a long time. The rise of the Oligarchs and their unbridled wealth. The Tech Billionaires and their Trillion dollar corporations. Mass poverty across nation states in the face of this extraordinary global… Continue reading
August 17, 2025

Forgotten Books: A Review of Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s A Discourse on Inequality

Ever wondered about inequality today, and how it came about? Rousseau’s treatise offers some insight. Published in the middle of the 18th century, the essay attempts to show the link between humanity, the natural world, and how we evolved to… Continue reading
May 22, 2025

Opinions: Do they Matter?

Recently, a 71 year old pensioner from Kent in England, was arrested, handcuffed and cautioned, after posting a message on the social media platform X which was judged offensive. According to reports, his home was searched and his electronic devices… Continue reading