A political culture full of arsonists.
It should be a cautionary tale. I hope it will be.
Category Archives: Social Commentary
High- Versus Low-Trust Societies
Why who we allow to immigrate into the country matters:
When I first came to the U.S. to finish school, a professor told us to take an exam at home and simply said, “Don’t use Google or open your books.”
— Dan Burmawi (@DanBurmawy) January 6, 2026
As someone who grew up in the Middle East, I couldn’t believe it. What kind of society trusts people like that?
But over time, I…
Lileks
…is (finally) throwing in the towel on Minnesota, after living there most of his life.
Islamism
It’s time for zero tolerance for it.
Merry Christmas
…to all my faithful readers, from me, Patricia, and the cats. We remain healthy and blessed.
The Scrooges Of 2025
A survey of evil philanthropists.
The Dark Ages
Could they return?
It’s sadly quite possible.
Gundo
The Economist has discovered El Segundo, including its history with SpaceX. It’s a primary reason I haven’t abandoned California yet.
Obnoxious Quotes Of 2025
John Hawkins has compiled a list of the thirty worst.
The Foresight Meme Prize
I saw this at Vision Weekend a week and a half ago.
Announcing: the winner of our $10K Meme Prize!
— Existential Hope (@HopeExistential) December 18, 2025
After reviewing almost 400 entries, we are thrilled to share that the winner of our Meme Prize is “Voices from 2099” by @JellyfishDAO! Their short video makes us see the present day through the eyes of a future society that has… pic.twitter.com/PsxrO1uPPi