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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.
Understanding social constructs well, allows you to abide and perhaps even mold many powerful parts of your life. These shared agreements are not raw nature. Things like money, laws, and roles are traditions that shape reality only because people act as if they matter.
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What is the “Parable of the Ship?”
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Government should act like we all do on a ship. When on a ship out at sea, the captain is in charge and primarily concerned with a safe trip across the ocean. On any given ship will be a mix of religions, races, and worldviews. The captain must be concerned about safety and should allow all to practice whatever traditions they want so long as they don’t hurt others. We all have to live together, so tolerance is not just a virtue, it’s how we all flourish together.
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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
Deep-Dive Articles
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 right to property in 1900 to their right to ...
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 ...
The Woke Movement
The woke movement simply promotes good ethics by advocating for social justice, equality, and inclusion. It seeks to raise awareness about systemic issues and inequalities ...
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Philosophy of Law
Nonpartisan: The Federalist Papers and Presidential Impeachment
Impeachment is not a normal criminal trial. It is a constitutional political process designed to protect the public trust when federal officials abuse power, show ...
Philosophy of Law
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 ...
Post Medieval
The First Religions of Colonial America
Roger Williams proved the concept of modern American society by creating a multi-religion multicultural secular colony.
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