Blogs

Views on modern koans and consumer economics from a sci-fi writer who is heavily influenced by two Sociologists (Pierre Bourdieu and Thorstein Veblen).

  • What’s the Difference Between Political Parties?

    Our national discourse has become so divided that trying to have a rational debate feels like shouting into both ends of a canyon and only hearing echoing sarcasm. Deeply entrenched ideological differences have carved out a canyonwide chasm between the two major political parties; each side clings stubbornly to its beliefs as if letting go…

  • Unpacking Trump’s Jedi Mind Tricks on Venezuela

    During Trump’s debriefing about the recent attack on Venezuela, he seemed to channel his inner Obi-Wan: “These aren’t the international incidents you’re looking for,” he might have declared, punctuating his words with a sly wink and the subtle confidence of someone convinced they can talk their way out of anything. I suspect I wasn’t alone…

  • Survivor Love: Romance Amidst Chaos

    In blockbuster movies Like Warm Bodies, Transformers, Terminator, and Knight and Day, Imminent disaster fast-tracks emotional connections. Adversity turns perfect strangers into inseparable teams. Under these wild and unpredictable circumstances, love doesn’t merely endure—it positively flourishes. It feeds off blood, sweat, and tears. Others might swoon over chocolates and roses. Cinematic couples prove that escaping…