I don’t want to waste my time. Become another casualty of society. I’ll never fall in line. Become another victim of your conformity and back down. – Fat Lip, Sum 41 The subtitle of this post is a song from 2001. I was two years old. Have you ever been in a brothel? I haven’t.…
Category: Life
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…
The three games
Within the next 50 years, or perhaps sooner, we may automate love, outsource wisdom, and even substitute nature. When that happens, what role will remain for you? Assuming no existential risks, these developments seem inevitable. So, which “game” are you playing? Humanity engages in three overarching “games”— Love, Capital, and Nature. Each has its own…