Category Archives: Civilization

The Borg Are Coming For You Part 2

Posted on November 28, 2021 by seanarthurjoyce

(WARNING: Spoiler Alert. Also note that there are no images in this post because the new paywall architecture of the internet seems to have eliminated public domain images entirely. Welcome to the Borg’s New Order. “You will own nothing, but … Continue reading →

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Karl Popper’s Remedy for Failing Democracies

Posted on June 24, 2021 by seanarthurjoyce

Part 1: The Perennial Revolt Against Freedom Democracy is worth fighting for. That’s a central message of the landmark work of political philosopher Karl Popper, whose book, The Open Society and its Enemies, was forged in the crucible of the … Continue reading →

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Questioning the COVID Narrative

Posted on January 25, 2021 by seanarthurjoyce

“The greatest tyrannies are always perpetuated in the name of the noblest causes.” —Thomas Paine A little healthy skepticism goes a long way. Not only does it protect us from the many ways we can be defrauded in the marketplace, … Continue reading →

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