Our world has a lot of problems, but one stands out – because it is the root of so many others. I would go so far as to say, it is the root of virtually all problems in the modern, western, peaceful world. Problems t…
Category: Politics / Economy
Tough times call for the strongman
History does repeat itself. If especially economic times are tough, a non-irrelevant portion of people does not react rationally, and choose the right person, the right movement, the right party – one, which would best address their needs, one which would help their situation, one they would actually profit from. No – people get locked…
Radicalism and Authoritarianism on the rise
All over the world, we can see tendencies towards authoritarianism, illiberal movements, the rise of strongmen and the subversion of democratic institutions within democratic countries. But why would citizens blessed with freedom and prosperity be willing give up these hard-won accomplishments? Why is right-wing populism on the rise in virtually all western civilized countries? Why…
A philosophical analysis of economic/political competition
Let me start bluntly, wading into deepest water directly: we pride ourselves to have emancipated from war in our western civilizations – from waging war, killing each other. But take a good hard look at how our economy, that is, capitalism works: by competition. We compete for resources, objects, money. That in turn means –…
Germany vs USA: two educational and cultural philosophies
Philosophy at the university: the bureaucratic fiction I was studying philosophy and physics, when the new German system of higher education was first rolled out; when we moved away from diplomas, towards the international standard of Bachelor and Master. In fact, the transition fell right in the middle of my studies. In typical German fashion,…
A plan for a democratic economy
Beyond establishing a democracy as form of government, with personal freedom and rights, elections and so forth, the economic system should have seen a democratization as well. It is time for a plan to establish a democratic economy, but not enough people care – most don’t even understand the concept of a democratic economy. So…