It was recently argued to me that the existence of morals in policymaking, referred to as a “moral-based system,” and that because “we” cannot ever agree on anything, is why Congress is so ineffective when concerned with adequately responding to the will of the electorate. This thesis is not only…
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I read a lot. Everyday. Mostly books about economics/political economy/history/climate change. Additionally, I read at least an article a day about similar issues, but also occasionally read other things like novels, movie review articles, and literary essays. This has made me just as good at collecting books (and papers and…
Comments closedGetting through the hard part of writing is forcing yourself to write, even if it’s a little bit, consistently. And not only consistently. I’ve come to understand that you can’t (well, you really can) simply write only once inspiration reaches a crescendo. Some of the best works of art are…
Comments closedTo take from Max Alvarez, writing is labor. I’ve figured that I cannot slack off now if improvement and clarity are my goals. Since starting a new job, my first “real” post-college gig, I’ve finally experienced the toil of commute, monotony, and an unchanging schedule in the prototypical office setting.…
Comments closedWow. This novel from acclaimed socialist author, George Orwell, stands the test of time with a manifold of modern motifs and subtle lessons for discursive political strife and class struggle. This book is as important and as relevant as ever. It has subtle lessons about rebellion, self-governance, and propaganda. My…
Comments closed“You can swim all day in the Sea of Knowledge and still come out completely dry. Most people do.“ As a young kid I became enchanted by the 1970 film adaptation of Norton Juster’s 1961 novel The Phantom Tollbooth. This was the time I fell in love with main characters…
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