Dr. Dina McMillan, a social psychologist, delves deeper into the intricate workings of the brain and the powerful influence tactics that subtly shape our thoughts and behaviors. She breaks down the mind into four key areas—conscious, subconscious, unconscious, and gut instincts—revealing how only a small percentage of our decisions are […]
To the Editor: ‘We Are Staring Into the Abyss of the Human Condition Itself’
Dear Daily Clout, Yesterday on War Room Steve Bannon dropped a big one. Bannon said about the Hamas attack on Israel, “I can’t imagine the CIA, the NSA, Mossad and IDF intelligence missed this. I just don’t believe it. Sorry, I don’t.” Mr. Bannon’s belief that the Israeli government knew […]
Rethinking Humans as Intelligent Beings
Human beings are supposed to be the smartest species on Earth. And yes, we’ve accomplished many brilliant achievements. Notably, our hunter-gatherer forebearers harnessed fire. But we also tend to make some incredibly stupid decisions. If intelligence is rated on how well a species performs the job of being a successful […]
The Tyrants Are Passing State Laws to Push CBDCs
Originally Published on Tom’s Newsletter Let me open this by apologizing. This article is going to get into the weeds a bit and it is less than exciting. That said, stick with me until the end and I’ll give you a solution you can fight for. For those that are […]
Eugenics, Then and Now
Listen to this article The catastrophic Covid response has many people wondering whether we should really turn over public policy — which deals with fundamental matters of human freedom — much less public health, to a state-appointed scientific establishment. Must moral imperatives give way to the judgment of technical experts […]
Protests Stretch China’s Censorship to Its Limits
Days later, videos of chants and confrontations are still visible on the Chinese internet. It’s a sign of how a groundswell outmatched the world’s best internet control system. In one video, a man sarcastically sings a patriotic song. In another, a group of protesters hold up blank pieces of paper […]
The Paradox of Structure and Freedom
And why it matters more than ever I’m a junior in college, sitting in Theatre Improvisation 101, waiting for the first class to start. I’m so nervous I can’t actually breathe normally – respiration is coming in little fits as I sporadically remember that oxygen is important. All I can […]
Is an Iron Curtain Closing Around America?
Pudelek (Marcin Szala), CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Once upon a time in 60’s and 70’s America, public service commercials about *Radio Free Europe filled our television airwaves. The ads appealed for help for people who were living “behind the Iron Curtain.” Here’s one of the most iconic commercials […]