occasional reflections on culture & politics
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.
Extremism masquerades as conviction but often reflects insecurity. The post defends moderation as a principled stance that balances idealism with pragmatism. True strength lies in listening, compromising, and resisting tribalism. Radicality may feel bold—but it rarely builds lasting change.
Erratic Attempts 