Incisive reflections on the edge of tradition and technology.
A colleague once muttered that the fear of deadly stillness explains every social conflict. He went on: when someone knows they’ve been ‘given up on,’ they begin to organize their own funeral—and involve others in the preparations. They announce who’s…
“Mr. Trump and his contribution to social science. Rarely in history has there been a person who sacrifices himself for the benefit and development of the social sciences. I am grateful to him for his unceasing zeal in enriching the…
Mr. Trump and his contribution to social science. Rarely in history has there been a person who sacrifices himself for the benefit and development of the social sciences. I am grateful to him for his unceasing zeal in enriching the…
Those who follow me on Facebook (link) are familiar with my introduction, “My resistance to the madness of the moment is cast in satire and blues.” Today, I want to give shape to my feelings for the blues in this…
For anyone who regularly visits social media, it comes as no surprise that the “Law of Extremes”—constantly clashing—erodes nuance to the point where an element worthy of connection indeed connects with whatever value remains from the crumbled opposition. Self-proclaimed intellectuals,…
Understandably, people at the time were elated by the invention of the pencil. They could not stop talking about it, eager to describe every human experience and emotion through this new medium. At the same time, it is palpable why…
Life is one of discomforts while searching for sustainable solutions that call forth the core of existence: shelter, bread, and water. Among these discomforts can be counted the ‘insane’ that is placed on the road to distract you from what…
The Weight of a Name: Why André Hazes Jr.’s Plea for Silence is Universal. Focus: Inherited legacy, public judgment, and the psychological necessity of private space.| 🎤 3 min read To be born a “Hazes” in the Netherlands is to…
Edelweiss, and the Emptiness after Picking. The Edelweiss is a beautiful flower, blooming solitarily at high altitudes in the Alps. Once an immigrant from Asia, it is now a symbol of strength, perseverance, and love. It survives where others have…
