The universe is the container of all things. Since abstractions are the result of humanity's metaphysical relationship to such a universe, that means even abstractions must therefore be internal. Especially since, on the basis of your own epistemological argument, you do not think the universe has any externalities. Since the universe lacks externalities, and abstractions are therefore internal to the universe, then that must also mean that whatever the Platonic essence of what is ordinary is also without externality.

It’s been a while since I’ve been writing. And that’s because of how, following the fire in my old flat, and then moving to a new flat, and losing my savings on stupid hotel fees… I found myself a bit crestfallen. …

The social and cultural phenomenon of bullying is an interesting one. We see it occur in any number of contexts, and yet usually with one defining characteristic, it is institutional. Anthropologists, social psychologists and similar researchers would tell us that bullying is something universal, something omniscient to the human experience…

Today throughout most of the world there are thousands of strange organisations with names such as “Council for Tri-Lateral Coordination” or “Strategic MENA Policy Board”, etc. Etc. These two were made up examples, mind you, but they all have names like this. They’re difficult to find unless you actively look…

I’ve been gone for a long time, and there’s a reason for that. A lot of times, my writing is a mix of personal and broader subjects and I think that adds a narrative feel to things without getting too self-indulgent. But today I will be flexible on that rule. …

I am both impressed and saddened my friend. Impressed for the obvious reasons. And yet saddened that all this work, study, creativity and collaboration is relegated to a blog post. It should be so much more, doesn't do it justice.

Two weeks back I walked past an old prison. Pictured here. This is a Modelo Prison. Modelo is Spanish for “Model”, and that’s because the first one was built as an example for the others. On paper, it was said to be a new kind of prison. One with reform…

I may lend the false impression that I possess certain conservative qualities. But this is only true in an aesthetic sense. I believe in politeness, principles, morality and classically defined values. …

A lot of people don’t give Jordan Peterson credit. And that’s fine, he’s a feckless pseudoscientific drug addict spat from the sullen womb of neoliberal academia. In a virtuous society, he would be living in the woods as a stateless exile, foraging off of berries and hiding from passing helicopters. …