It is often said that certain people come into our lives and become dynamic forces that alter our lives in profound ways. Usually, when people tell these tales they are stories of profound love transforming their lives into idyllic tableau rivaling that of the romantic poets of yesteryear. Few tales are told about those that... Continue Reading →
The ongoing geopolitical drama involving Ukraine, NATO, and Russia mirrors Machiavellian principles of power, deception, and statecraft. Russia's disingenuous diplomacy and NATO's virtue signaling illustrate the strategic manipulation of appearances, while Ukraine serves as a pawn in a broader geopolitical contest. This revival of Cold War dynamics consolidates internal power and economic activity, highlighting the enduring relevance of Machiavelli's observations in modern international relations.
Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a lack of empathy for others, and a constant need for admiration. While many people with narcissistic traits may simply have an inflated ego, some individuals with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) can become dangerously manipulative and destructive. This extreme form of narcissism is... Continue Reading →
On rare occasions in life, we encounter those that offer connections unlike any we've experienced in our past. The value they bring to our existence can't be measured in any practical sense. The only thing that matters once we meet this figure is maintaining our connection with them, and nothing that they or anyone else... Continue Reading →
As life begins, we live with hope for a satisfying and fulfilling future existence. But unfortunately, life deals us setback after setback, and it is difficult not to become disillusioned. An emptiness fills our hearts as we watch our dreams crumble and disappear into a void of forgotten fantasy. Life is not the fairy tale... Continue Reading →
If you fail to comply, you burn in fire for eternity! Sounds reasonable, right? Religion was utilized throughout history as a confidence game. It enables the more intelligent among us to control vast multitudes of people through threat and coercive measures. It effectively operates as a pyramid scheme to shield those in power from scrutiny.... Continue Reading →
Value is subjective based upon individual choice and preference. What we call civilization is based upon a generally agreed-upon value of goods and services. For example, we all agree gold has value though despite having an excellent conductivity in electrical applications, the real value is subjective. We agree it's a precious metal because it has... Continue Reading →
I don't expect to inspire my readers with words of encouragement today. However, I intend to tell a story about what it's like to exist in a world where no one understands you. A world in which you know everyone too well, so much so that you doubt your instincts and intellect and instead lead... Continue Reading →
Hope is that great expectation of a brighter future. A belief in the positive attributes of humanity or some project we have in the works. Hope itself is neither false nor true, but with it, we invigorate our psyches and sell ourselves on what often are delusional beliefs about someone or something in our lives.... Continue Reading →
No one wishes to have their wills subverted. We live our lives seeking a level of control we never really achieve despite every effort. We often settle for the illusion of control. People in positions of authority over us are not always there because they have a particular set of skills that set them apart... Continue Reading →
James Borden