The Blueprint Was Always There
Evil’s most reliable allies are not hatred or malice, but weakness, fear, and conformity—the silent forces authorities use to marshal obedience.
Even in free societies, “the most intelligent and independent people cannot entirely escape [the] influence” of state propaganda.
If the terms we use to identify injury are loosened from their moorings, our capacity for judgment is weakened.
Adam Smith recognized that true human flourishing requires more than riches.
Acknowledging mortality doesn’t just liberate us; it shapes our values. By recognizing death’s inevitability and learning not to fear it, we live fuller lives.