Culture
Reversing The Descent Of Humanity
Nothing To Do With Economic Growth A Huge Wound In The Tropical Rainforest The elements of life that bring satisfaction — including food and shelter, stable relationships, good health, and unconditional reciprocal love — have little to do with the motives of big business or governments. In defending a contract …
How Political Establishments Sponsor Protests They Want, Suppress the Ones They Don’t, and Tread Carefully When Clients Go Off-Message
A brief consideration of how the German state has treated climate, pandemic and pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Protestors raise the Palestinian flag atop the Neptune Fountain in Berlin on Saturday. Western liberal democracies cultivate a range of fictions about their nature and function. In the myths they tell about themselves, the people …
Assisted Suicide for BABIES Demanded by Quebec College of Physicians
I apologize for using the oxymoronic term “assisted suicide for babies” in the title. An infant is not self-aware and cannot “commit suicide.” Infants want to live, eat, and be held by their parents. And yet, the Quebec College of Physicians wants to expand the Canadian “Medical Assistance in Dying” …
On Israel, the Palestinian territories and the doubtful project of liberal peacemaking
I’ve had a bit of self-imposed writer’s block recently. There are things I want to say about the discourse around the Hamas attacks and the Israeli response that are very delicate and which, I fear, will earn me few friends. So, until this morning, I’ve tried very hard not to …
ADHD, Invisible Hunger, and Why You Should Be Very Concerned for Your Children
It’s all iPads and Happy Meals Until Someone Gets Hurt Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the diagnosis of ADHD among children. This phenomenon raises important questions about the underlying causes, …
Fake Meat and Fake Rabbinic Rulings
Rav Moshe Feinstein versus the Erev Rav of today I wish to preface my lengthy critique of rabbis who are promoting fake meat with the following disclaimer: I’m not qualified to chime in on whether fake meat is technically kosher or not, and I’ve purposely avoided getting involved with hair-splitting …
Anatomy Of A Protection Racket: Money, Medicine, And Madness
Few who consider the recent history of medicine are surprised by the heavy-handed tactics of health regulatory agencies and the attempt by international organizations to dominate the formation of medical policies. Recent developments are a culmination of practices implemented over many years, that have been and continue to be — …
The Modern Feminist Paradox: Embracing Victimhood and Rejecting Femininity
Modern feminism has strayed far from the path its founders initially charted. The movement, which once sought to empower women by securing their rights and celebrating their unique qualities, has taken a divergent course. In the process, it has morphed into something unrecognizable, often perpetuating a culture of victimhood and …