notes

The picture painted for us is one of a Space Age with aggressive celestial neighbors, requiring us to rally our resources to the tune of billions, if not trillions, of dollars in a bid to protect our species. Let me begin by pointing out the profound irony in our species’ fear of extraterrestrial life. It … Read more

In the common parlance of self-congratulation, many Americans maintain the contention that their country is the ‘greatest’ in the world. Of course, the designation of greatness, largely subjective as it is, often hinges on two fundamental aspects: a perceived abundance of freedom and an ostensible superiority of governance. However, like a man standing too close … Read more