occasional reflections on culture & politics
Social media incentivizes conformity, performance, and instant gratification. The post warns that algorithmic culture erodes depth, originality, and risk-taking. Creativity requires solitude, slowness, and imperfection—qualities at odds with digital metrics.
Media trust depends on transparency, accountability, and editorial integrity. The post critiques bias, sensationalism, and corporate influence, while defending the necessity of journalism. Trust must be earned—not assumed or rejected wholesale.
Progress is iterative, imperfect, and ongoing. The post rejects utopianism and fatalism alike, arguing that social improvement is a moral obligation. Democracy is not a finished product—it’s a process that demands constant care and renewal.
A lyrical elegy for a planet in crisis. The poem mourns ecological destruction, political violence, and spiritual disconnection. It calls for remembrance, resistance, and a reawakening of conscience.
The Capitol riot was a shock, but not a collapse. Institutions held, dissent was protected, and the democratic process resumed. The post argues that the U.S. has survived worse and will endure—if it addresses the roots of discontent and recommits to democratic principles.
Yes. Russia’s actions in Crimea, Donbas, and beyond violate international law. NATO has never posed a threat; Putin’s imperial ambitions are the real danger. The post urges Russia to choose peace, democracy, and dignity over conquest and paranoia.
Erratic Attempts 