occasional reflections on culture & politics
Free speech must be defended absolutely, regardless of content or offense. The attack on Rushdie echoes historical efforts to silence dissent, from Giordano Bruno to modern authoritarian regimes. Without free expression, democracy, culture, and progress collapse. The choice is stark: liberty or repression.
Social justice is grounded in fairness, dignity, and the dismantling of systemic inequality. The post critiques performative activism and ideological rigidity, arguing that true justice requires humility, listening, and structural change. It’s not about moral superiority—it’s about shared responsibility.
Hero worship undermines collective agency. The post critiques the search for political or cultural saviors, arguing that change arises from community, not charisma. Democratic progress depends on participation, not messianic leadership. We must stop outsourcing responsibility.
Erratic Attempts 