The modern age is full of charlatans. They claim to free you from oppression while fastening the chains tighter. Their … Read the rest
Category: Psychology
The Theology of Power
The state proclaims itself supreme. Nothing stands higher, not truth, not religion, not the individual. It demands worship, not recognition. … Read the rest
The Machinery of Control
Control is never immediate. Step by step it’s expanded. They’ll never impose the full weight of their desire at once—there … Read the rest
The Dominion of Belief
Society doesn’t rest on armies or weapons. It rests on what men believe. No matter how many swords are drawn, … Read the rest
The Power of Belief
Society isn’t the product of brute strength. It emerges from cooperation, and cooperation depends on ideas. Ideas shape how men … Read the rest
The Fear of Being Understood
Why are intellectuals so dumb? It’s not a question of intelligence but of courage. They refuse clarity. Their entire craft … Read the rest
The Early Stages of Tyranny
Governments don’t grow to protect their people. They grow to rule them. The real purpose of power isn’t defense—it’s control. … Read the rest
The Applause Machine
The Cult of Control
Statism isn’t a system—it’s a cult. It doesn’t merely govern. It demands faith. It rewards obedience, punishes dissent, and sanctifies … Read the rest
Breaking the Spell
Evil rarely announces itself. It comes disguised—usually in official language, smiling faces, and noble-sounding causes. It cloaks itself in … Read the rest