Tag: philosophy

When Facts Collide: Plato, Nietzsche, and the Politics of Perspective

October 5, 2025

“Truth is not changed by what we believe.” — Plato “There are no facts, only interpretations.” — Nietzsche Plato insisted that truth is eternal and absolute, existing independently of our beliefs or perceptions. Nietzsche turned that idea upside down, arguing that all truths are perspectival — shaped by the standpoint of the observer. This clash … More When Facts Collide: Plato, Nietzsche, and the Politics of Perspective

The Chaos Around Us: Panarchy and the Cynefin Framework

September 29, 2025

Introduction History shows that societies don’t march forward in a straight line—they cycle through growth, rigidity, collapse, and renewal. The question isn’t whether these shifts will happen, but whether we stumble through them blindly or face them with open eyes. That’s where two powerful frameworks come in. Panarchy helps us understand the deep, underlying processes … More The Chaos Around Us: Panarchy and the Cynefin Framework

The “Bubblefication” of Society

July 11, 2025

Living in Bubbles I have always found utility in living within bubbles. Long before Australopithecus introduced bipedal locomotion, I suspect its precursors discovered that small-group living offered clear survival advantages. It’s not a stretch to imagine that these early tribes had shared worldviews that differed from the tribe across the holler. These bubbles—tight-knit groups—provided security … More The “Bubblefication” of Society

Why Religion?

May 21, 2025

Why are some people deeply religious while others are not? I fall into the latter category and have always struggled to understand why some individuals hold strong beliefs about matters without empirical evidence. Christianity offers a clear example for exploring this phenomenon. A question I’ve often asked is why 2.4 billion Christians adhere so passionately … More Why Religion?