Is capitalism a system of desire that produces desire? I believe the cause and effect are mixed up in your question. I would say, because people are mostly subjective (desirous) in their thinking, capitalism is the only solution that enables them to enjoy their core human right—freedom...
Read MoreShould being free from abuse of human rights be a human right? A rational people would do that automatically. But most of humanity is not rational. That’s the problem. For example, another sentient earthling, a Tiger (irrational), will not respect your rights—any of them. Therefore, you must always...
Read MoreHow do the powers that be get to decide what “misinformation” is and have the right to censor it? Surely people should get to decide for themselves if they believe it or not. In a fair (that is, reasonable) world, they shouldn’t get that power. This behavior...
Read MoreHow can police presence act as a threat factor so as to transform a peaceful protest into a collective response of collective confrontation? Yes an no. Generally … It is all about freedom of thought. If the police presence brings a calming/balancing influence to a community or...
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How do we as humans promote peace and harmony? There is only one way: understanding. Understanding is achieved through reason. Reason is developmental. Presently, there is a pandemic of irrationality. With irrationality, comes narcissism. Narcissism is antithetical to peace and harmony. Understand and promote reason. ...
Read MoreHow long could a country exist without a head of government? A position of power will never be left unfilled. Our primary brain was instinctual/emotional. Our slightly newer, but still older brains, were taught more by authority (the parent or the powerful/successful). Our newest brains, from an...
Read MoreAre conspiracy theories a misnomer for conspiracy narratives? Sometimes yes, other times no. A true theory explains the observed: the scientific method. A theory will predict outcomes. A test can be constructed to disprove the theory. To be rational, there is no preferred theory (more true). All theories...
Read MoreDo inalienable human rights even exist? Yes. Freedom of thought. THE ONLY inalienable right. Sometimes it is taken away: Nazism, communism, etc. But people must die to accomplish it. The real measure of a just society is their motivation and commitment to protect it. Few do. The right to bear...
Read MoreCan "what is" be determined by "what ought to be"? Is that not the meaning of "nothing is right or wrong, only thinking makes it so"? What philosopher covers this? Descarte? Does his "I think, therefore I am" even remotely mean the same thing? No. Never. “What...
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In your own point of view is history repeating itself? Well kind of. I think the struggle of life creates reason. Reason enables problem-solving. However, problem solvers create great value (and wealth). Wealth ameliorates the struggle. As a result, people, writ large, do not acquire the capacity to...
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