occasional reflections on culture & politics
A reflective New Year message exploring the balance between hope and realism. Discusses the importance of optimism for motivation, self-actualization's role in creating positive outcomes, and how individual actions matter. Encourages viewers to choose joy despite challenges, resist manipulation through doom narratives, and contribute through kindness and perspective.
https://youtu.be/tfALRiHX5Ug Everybody always expects something edgy, something new, something interesting, something not boring. Well, you know what? Sometimes boring is good. If you like to be bored with political commentary, please like, subscribe, put a comment down there. Thank you. It's interesting trying to build a YouTube channel. I see what gets traction. I see… Continue reading #327: Sometimes, Boring Is Good: Finding Meaning in Moderation
Abstract This essay examines science's enlightenment ideals of transparency and democratic knowledge against modern challenges. It traces humanity through three phases—pre-civilization, pre-modern civilization, and technology-driven modernity—highlighting how constant change creates instability. The author critiques both science denial and academic obscurantism, arguing that politicizing science (as with COVID-19 and climate change) breeds mistrust. While advocating for… Continue reading #317: Between Enlightenment and Obscurity: Restoring the Democratic Promise of Science
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