There are 30 social media platforms with more than 100.000.000 active users as of February 2nd, 2022 (when this post is originally written). Their features overlap and occasionally make each other technically redundant. Redundancy is a good thing when you’re worried about the availability of a system. Montesquieu used the phrase “trias politica” to describe…
Category: Ethics
Consumption politics
It’s common for people to think they can make a difference by making ethical choices as consumers. The concept is inherently flawed and highlights the limitations of ethical consumerism in creating meaningful societal change. Political action requires more than conscious consumer choices or fueling cancel culture. The notion of ethical consumerism is rooted in the…
Hands-off volunteerism
People are comforting their moral and ethical consciences while being misguided by big corporations and personalities whose only goal is to increase engagement. They are naturally inclined to help, but this tendency often collides with inherent laziness, resulting in the illusion of effortless volunteerism. Wildfires, terrorism, earthquakes, hurricanes, and nuclear accidents are common, often impacting…