Category: Politics — 71
Resistance: The worse, the better
A victory achieved through violence is equivalent to defeat, as it is short-lived. Mahatma Gandhi the entrance. In trying to keep customers inside, we would ultimately prevent new ones from…
A phrase that “hooks” you.
Once, I was asked to participate in writing a congratulatory message, which one person was supposed to deliver through outdoor advertising, as someone considered “creative.” It’s worth noting right away…
A fool in a cap.
It is important to understand that a less critically-minded individual, and therefore more easily manipulated, is, unlike more aware, educated, and critical people, a rather simple creature who cannot manage…
Cultural factor
Every person, often without realizing it, carries hundreds, if not thousands, of viruses, but not biological ones—rather, a different kind. Those that are akin to computer viruses. Importantly, both computer…
Shopping list
Experienced homemakers know that a trip to the supermarket hits the wallet much less hard if you make a shopping list beforehand and stick to it. If you suddenly feel…
The principle of filtering the fool
We have all noticed how clumsy and unbelievable all propaganda works look. It’s always easy to spot a fake. The only explanation we use is the one we like: they…
Conspiracy theory
There are many conspiracy theories. Their main common characteristic is that they postulate the existence of some power that acts a) secretly and b) in favor of a small group…
Who needs legitimacy?
Legitimacy is a political and legal concept that refers to the positive attitude of a country’s residents, large groups, and public opinion—including foreign opinion—toward the institutions of power operating within…
Dispatcher
Authorities, one way or another, need to explain their benefits to society. Otherwise, society simply will not tolerate an outright kleptocrat, and there are many historical examples of this. The…
To combat corruption.
“Any problem, no matter how complex, always has a simple, easy-to-understand, wrong solution.” Murphy’s Laws. How can weto arrange the scatteringto defeat corruption? How so? There is a simple and…
Power and society
In his book “Guns, Germs, and Steel,” Jared Diamond points out in the chapter titled “From Egalitarianism to Kleptocracy”: “It should have become obvious that with leadership, a fundamental dilemma…
Branches and leaves
It is almost axiomatic that there are three branches of government: legislative, executive, and judicial. There are various speculations about the so-called “fourth estate” — the press and its influence…
The logic of a stationary bandit
In the animated film “The Nut Job,” which, by the way, is not a must-see, the animals living in the park gather food under the leadership of a raccoon to…
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Digital fascism
Fascism is an idea that resonates well with simple minds. If you are different from everyone else, you are the enemy. We are united and we are the same. Everyone…
Solutions for problems
We all know that problems exist. A problem is something that hinders life and seems difficult to resolve. If a solution exists, then it’s not a problem. But if it…
Ticket to the planet Tranay
— Jack, what can you do for money?— For money? I can do… anything! film “The Man from Boulevard des Capucines” Here’s your “Ticket to Planet Tranay” today. A smart…
Turn off the TV.
We are social animals of a hierarchical nature. We crave communication, and we are given it. We are made to watch television, occasionally receiving a tidbit of useful information or…