“Genius can only breathe freely in an atmosphere of freedom.” – John Stuart Mill, ‘On Liberty’ Today we share the thoughts of English philosopher, political economist and civil servant, John Stuart Mill…
Category: Sociology
Ernest Renan: What Is A Nation?
Today we share the words of French philosopher, historian and theologian, Ernest Renan (1823-1892) from his speech ‘Qu’est-ce qu’une nation?’ (‘What Is A Nation?’), delivered at the Sorbonne on March 11th, 1882….
The Big List Of Marcus Tullius Cicero Quotes
Today we share the writings of Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BCE – 43 BCE) from his works ‘On The Republic’, which was written between 54 BCE – 51 BCE, and ‘On Duties’,…
The Big List Of Niccolò Machiavelli Quotes
“For although the act condemns the doer, the end may justify him…” – Niccolò Machiavelli Today we share the words of Italian Renaissance political thinker Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) from his famous work…
Are You Involved In A Thought-Limiting Mass Movement? Understanding How Cults Are Built
The purpose of this post is to provide information on building cults such that a guide is created for those questioning whether or not they, themselves, are involved in a cult or…
What Is A Cult? A Cult Is Dependency
Cults and true believers have always been cheap to create. But, in the world of Web3 and an attention economy, these groups aren’t just cheap to create, they also provide means for…
What Is The Value Of Trust?
By definition, trust is “a fundamental psychological and moral state of confident reliance on others’ integrity and intentions, characterized by the voluntary acceptance of vulnerability based on beliefs rather than proof, which…
How Do We Build Trust?
Trust forms the bedrock of human connection, yet its construction remains one of our most complex social challenges. In an era where digital interactions often replace face-to-face encounters and where institutional faith…
What Is Trust?
In his Philosophical Investigations, Wittgenstein wrote that, “The aspects of things that are most important for us are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity.” The curiosity that is trust is no exception to…
Distrust Is Growing, And That’s A Problem For Everyone
“Do not trust all men, but trust men of worth; the former course is silly, the latter a mark of prudence.” – Democritus. The erosion of trust in modern society represents one of…