The trial and execution of Socrates was a centralization effort. Socrates was a provocative figure who questioned authority, exposed contradictions … Read the rest
Author: Michael DeVinney
Risk and Uncertainty
Humans act because the future is uncertain. Every decision we make is a response to the unknown. Yet, not all … Read the rest
The Silent Zoo
The political elite do not bear the burden of their failures—we do. Humanity is not progressing; we are regressing, surrendering … Read the rest
The Eyes of the State
Statism cloaks itself in the garb of science. It does this through the relentless collection of statistics. These aren’t just … Read the rest
Confiscation by Design
The Subjective Nature of Value
Value judgments reveal preferences unique to each individual. Every action is an attempt to replace one state of affairs with … Read the rest
Innovation vs. Stagnation
Why Statism Is Doomed to Fail
Statism—encompassing both socialism and fascism—can’t work because it fundamentally lacks the ability to calculate. Socialism, defined as the government owning … Read the rest
From Control to Collapse
Statism thrives on the illusion of necessity. Its premise is simple: without centralized control, society would descend into chaos. If … Read the rest
The Decay of Modern Architecture
The sterile monotony of modern architecture signals more than just a lack of aesthetic ambition. It represents a deeper psychological … Read the rest