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I Respectfully Disagree by Justin Jones-Fosu
I think I stumbled across this book in a Humble Bundle. It was a lucky find. I ain’t gonna lie. This is a subject I find very difficult at times. I have a tendency at times to brood on disagreement. But at the very least, this book offers some pointers. One fundamental thing the book…
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Toward a Meaningful Definition of Patriotism
The terms “patriot” and “patriotism” get thrown around a lot these days. And frankly, they get used to describe some people and actions I wouldn’t consider patriotic in the least. I think part of the problem is the lack of a meaningful definition of patriotism. So, for the sake of having something to work with,…
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What It Really Takes To Oppose Political Violence
In the shadows of yet another recent act of political violence, there are numerous calls for self-examination and, naturally, finger-pointing. Unfortunately, by my figuring, plenty of the people making these calls and accusations have themselves contributed to a culture of political violence. I think it’s beyond time to come to terms with what it really…
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The Anatomy of PEACE: Resolving the Heart of Conflict by The Arbinger Institute
I went into this book knowing nothing about it. As I was putting together my 2025 reading lineup, it happened to catch my eye at a used books store. And having read it, I can say that I’m very fortunate it did. There is a wealth of interesting material in here about the psychology of…
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On Not Being a Tool
It seems like nobody should need to be told this, but sometimes, some people need to hear it: Don’t be a tool. It seems a sad waste of a life to spend it as a cog in someone else’s machine. Are all men not born with an innate purpose? Why should anyone live and die…
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The Overpowered POTUS
In mere days, the United States will vote once again to elect a president to a four year term. The race is effectively a dead heat and could go either way. No matter which candidate we elect, they will inherit what’s arguably the most powerful office in the world. I would make the argument that…
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Saved By Big City Greens
One of my car’s tires was completely shot, with the other 3 looking pretty bad too, so I ended up getting them replaced this morning. I found myself sitting in the lounge with plenty of time on my hands. There was a TV on. I don’t know what channel, but it was showing one of…
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My Favorite News Sources
Last time, I gave some advice on how to find credible news sources. Continuing on from that, I’d like to share my personal favorite news sources, as of 2024. The Christian Science Monitor The Christian Science Monitor is one of my favorite news sources. They go out of their way to cover things in a…
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Four Rules of Thumb For Credible News
Sometimes it can be hard to know where to go for trustworthy news. And I’m not going to lie, there aren’t really any easy answers. But I do have some rules of thumb. Rule 1: Do not watch news. Read it! People read news to be informed. They watch it to be entertained. Don’t believe…