occasional reflections on culture & politics
The concept of “the West” is exposed as a shifting, often incoherent construct. Through maps and institutional analysis, the post argues that alliances, development, and democratic values—not geography or culture—define modernity. The term “West” ultimately collapses under scrutiny, revealing global interdependence and the need for cooperation over division.
Scientific thinking is empirical, provisional, and self-correcting. Mythological thinking is symbolic, moral, and narrative-driven. The post argues that both have value, but confusing them leads to epistemological chaos. Science explains; myth interprets. We need both—but must know which is which.
Social constructivism explains how cultural models shape perception. The post explores how race, gender, and other categories are socially constructed—not biologically fixed. These constructs influence behavior and policy, often distorting reality in service of power.
Erratic Attempts 