Nixon and Guevara: In Conversation
In a covert maneuver orchestrated by his advisors, Richard Nixon finds himself in Havana, Cuba, a city at the heart of revolutionary fervor, where Che Guevara holds sway as one…
The Crisis of Conservatism: An Inherent Lack of Curiosity About the World
In recent times, conservative ideology has dictated a myriad of policy decisions and shaped public discourse, frequently avoiding a deep exploration of the underlying nuances of critical issues. This approach,…
Echoes of the Past: America’s Dance with Fascism
The United States finds itself in the throes of a seismic sociopolitical shift, a nation grappling with the rise of a neo-fascist movement led by Donald Trump and his cadre…
The $12.719 Trillion (and counting) Toll of Deregulation: America’s Self-Inflicted Financial Wounds
In the latter part of the 20th century, a wave of deregulation, championed by influential figures such as Ronald Reagan and Alan Greenspan, swept across the United States. This movement,…
Capitalism’s House of Cards: The SBF Saga, Ponzi Schemes, and the Illusion of Effective Altruism
In the inherently volatile world of private capital-based finance, the narratives of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) and Charles Ponzi, the mastermind behind the infamous “Ponzi scheme,” stand as stark reminders of…
Mad Max vs. Star Trek: A 50-Year Forecast of the Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios
Journeying through Divergent Destinies: Navigating a Future of Collective Harmony or Individual Desperation In a not-too-distant future, we stand at a juncture leading to two divergent paths; one converges to…
Unveiling the Truth: The Jordan-Willis Exchange
The American political landscape is often a theater of deep-seated divisions, where the relentless pursuit of power can overshadow the foundational principles of justice and truth. The recent correspondence between…
What Could Have Been: Chains Unbound
The first in a series of “what if’s…” that critically examine American history. Philadelphia, Summer of 1787. The Constitutional Convention is in session. The Constitutional Convention was a gathering of…
The Political Ambitions of Vivek Ramaswamy: A Strategic Maneuver or a Genuine Bid for the Presidency?
Introduction In the dynamic landscape of American politics, the entry of wealthy business tycoons is not a new phenomenon. Vivek Ramaswamy, the founder of Roivant Sciences, has recently thrown his…
The Role of Profit in Public Welfare: A Critical Examination
In the modern era, the tug-of-war between profit-driven motives and the broader public good has become a central theme in debates about economic and social policy. From healthcare to internet…