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1903 to 1950, aged 46.
George Orwell
Orwellian Thought
Orwellian Thought
Born Eric Arthur Blair in British India, George Orwell wrote in English about how corruption starts when language is twisted, facts are manipulated, and authority demands loyalty over reality.
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“The first person who thought of saying ‘This is mine’ was the real founder of civil society.”
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- 1755
Social Constructs
Submitted as an entry to a competition sponsored by the Academy of Dijon, which posed a question on the origin of inequality.
A Social Construct is a shared non-natural belief; created and maintained by groups; and they shape reality.
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Critical Thinking
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Why are invalid fear-based arguments so effective?
- Emotion can override logic.
- Angst is a basic survival instinct.
Appeal to Fear Fallacy
Invalid fear-based arguments are effective because fear grabs your attention, and narrows your focus. It pushes you to react before you fully evaluate the evidence. When you feel threatened, you become more willing to accept weak reasoning, espeically when it promises safety. When fear sets in, slow your reaction. Ask whether the fear is real, exaggerated. It is being used to manipulate you.
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What inspired Orwell’s 1984 and Orwellian thought?
Orwellian Thought
Orwellian thought grew out of Orwell’s early experience with empire, poverty, and class. It sharpened dramatically in Spain when he saw propaganda and betrayal inside his own side.
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Paul Manafort Crime Timeline
Paul Manafort crimes and bad acts timeline. Convicted felon Manafort was Trump’s campaign manager during the most crucial 5 months of his campaign.
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The Trump Timeline: 2007-2019
Through 2019, bad acts, crimes and their discoveries.
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A Science-First Worldview
Evidence before ideology. Curiosity over certainty.
I approach politics and culture the same way I approach science and philosophy: follow the evidence, question assumptions, and revise conclusions when better information appears. No team jerseys—just a commitment to reality, human dignity, and long-term thinking. Yes, I identify as a democrat, but that’s only because Republicans deny science which is the core of my worldview. –Michael Alan Prestwood
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No Kings Has Deep Historical Roots
Recent protests reflect the timeless struggle to limit power and oppression using checks and balances.
Women’s Rights History in 3 Minutes!
History shows that when rights are left to the states, they’re often lost, limited, or delayed. Check out the story of women's rights from gaining ...
The Internet and the Information Revolution: Changing the Way We Learn
Since the late 1990s, I have repeatedly told my family and friends that the internet has fundamentally altered the world we live in because knowledge ...
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Nonpartisan: The Federalist Papers and Presidential Impeachment
Nonpartisan: Are you curious about what the Federalist Papers say about impeachment? This article gives you a quick review of our constitution and impeachment, then ...
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Parable of the Ship by Roger Williams, 1655
Roger Williams’ 1655 Parable of the Ship is used as an illustration of separation of church and state, liberty, and the common good. In this ...
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