“It is quite conceivable…that a man who…correctly foretold a disaster…should get pleasure from his suffering because he was right, because he knew it. It is curious how universal man's will to be right is, to have been right.” – Theodor Haecker (June, 1940) Whether you love, hate, or are indifferent toward Biden, or believe Trump …
Tag: News & Current Events
A Psychological Survey of Current Events
“When a speculative philosopher believes he has comprehended the world once and for all in his system, he is deceiving himself; he has merely comprehended himself and then naively projected that view upon the world.” – C.G. Jung The beliefs held by individuals comprising today’s society have become increasingly separated from one another; that is, …
Societal Observations
I have spent too much time observing human behavior, especially on social media platforms, and here are my takeaways at this moment in time: That resisting medicine is heroism, but so too is embracing it; that freedom of religion means deciding how others should practice theirs; that the goal of a vocation is to someday …
An Analysis: The Logic of Social Media
In today’s essay, I will analyze the logic of our modern-day discourse, particularly through the virtual public square that has become such an influential part in both our individual and collective lives. If you are interested in what position I hold regarding specific current debates, then I am afraid you will be disappointed. After years …
Unprecedented
While the markets closed with another one-day record high, it is important to think about the last few weeks, as well as place it in a historical context. Within the last two weeks, we have witnessed multiple one-day record highs and lows. Simply looking at this past week, Monday started with a record one-day low, …
A Two Sided Truth 