occasional reflections on culture & politics
The end of days is not coming, no matter what we hear - and we seem to be hearing a lot. With an ongoing pandemic, climate change, civil unrest, heated political rhetoric, amassing armies, continuing smaller wars, all of our news feeds seem to be screaming that the world is going to if not end,… Continue reading #131: Please Stop this Fascination with End-Times Rhetoric
Journalism is one of the most important activities in any country. Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Speech, both are cornerstones for any successful society, not just for democracies. Without a free press and free speech, no society will survive successfully for long. Dictatorships that disallow one or both those crucial components of public and… Continue reading #21: Media: Don’t Tell People What To Think
What is democracy? Plenty of smart books have been written about this oftentimes confusing topic, and those who have the privilege of living in a democratic society should know what it means, kind of. We should know. But sadly, it seems, there is an odd reaction to democracy happening, a backlash out of frustration, and… Continue reading #5: Democracy Means Humility
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