The Influence of Societal Stupidity and the Future of America
Preface Dietrich Bonhoeffer never wrote a book titled The Theory of Stupidity, but his insights on the subject come from his work Letters and Papers from Prison. In these writings, he explored how societal stupidity is not simply about intelligence…
Words Matter: Learning to Speak the Truth in a Manipulated World
I’ll be honest—I don’t know enough. Not about the words that are shaping the world around me, not about the labels being thrown around like weapons, not about the history that everyone else seems to already understand. And I hate…
How to Tell If an Online Offer is Bullshit
A Quick Guide to Spotting Scams, Bad Deals, and Manipulative Marketing The internet is packed with promises—fast money, easy success, once-in-a-lifetime deals. Most of it? Bullshit. Whether it’s a sketchy business opportunity, a suspiciously good offer, or a sales pitch…
Fear is the Oldest Weapon—And It Still Works
We Don’t Think for Ourselves as Much as We Think We Do That’s not an insult—it’s reality. Fear influences many of your decisions, often without you realizing it. It has your whole life. Fear is an ancient survival mechanism, and…
Our Anarchy
Preface After watching Oliver Anthony delivers rallying cry to world leaders, His words echoed the core ideas of personal autonomy, responsibility, and acting without waiting for permission—values that align with the spirit of modern anarchism. His words weren’t about destruction…
Walls Divide Bridges Unite: Overcoming Differences
It seems that we lean one way or the other, and of course we do, we often lean in the direction of the strongest winds from the blowhards with better lies. Each group has their favorite lies, and social media…
Updates About Surveys and Tasks Mid-Feb 2025
It is mid-February 2025, and I am still loving my experience with Prolific.com. If I average out my totals so far, I have earned about $140 per month consistently for 90 days. This isn’t everything I earn, but it is…
You Matter: Story of This Design
On February 26, 2012, a Florida neighborhood watch volunteer named George Zimmerman shot and killed 17-year-old Black teenager Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman was charged with second-degree murder in April 2012 and went to trial in June 2013. On July 13, 2013,…
Survey Sites: Are You Their Ideal Participant?
When it comes to making money with survey sites, individual experiences can vary widely. Some people find success on certain platforms while struggling on others. Companies conducting market research have specific demographics they prefer, which can affect how often participants…
The Good and Bad of It: AI Is Here for Good
NOTE: This content is AI (ChatGPT) generated based on a 3-hour-long, intense chat session to prompt the output. The discussion covered both the benefits and risks of AI, leading to this nuanced perspective. While AI structured the content, the insights…
