Tag: Politics
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Psychological Manipulation-4: How to Defend Our Point of View
Certainly, not by shouting, screaming, or throwing ourselves at each other like we see on TV. After all, we are civilized people. The people on television, as primitive as their behavior may be, actually have one goal — to look strong. The non-primitive version of this is having a correct logical flow, an appropriate tone…
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Psychological Manipulation-3: Techniques and Common Types
Today’s post will be a long one. I didn’t want to split it into parts, but for easier navigation, I’ve added a table of contents. You can read the whole thing, or just the parts that interest you. We’ve already talked about examples of manipulation before. Now, we’ll dive into the techniques themselves — not…
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Democracy in Crisis: Two Polarized Campuses
I guess it’s the same everywhere in the world. People have split into two poles. Even the strongest democracies have been reduced to the level of “protect the ballot boxes.” Participation in democracy is now measured simply by the number of people who vote. One pole is socially conscious, striving to make the world a…
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Men, Feminism, and the Misunderstood Threat
I see often the debate of men over feminism. Quite absurd one. Topic: “Misandry Carried Out Under the Name of Feminism” Some call it social engineering, some defend feminism, some defend their manhood. When I saw the title, my first thought was: How? How can someone see feminism as such a big threat? What could…
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The Absurdity of Mediocrity in Modern Democracy
A Brief Essay on Absurdity and Mediocrity What I mean by absurdity are things like political decisions, people attacking or killing one another, constant arguments, threats, statements, mistakes, and failures — all of it. Sometimes, after reading a piece of news, we find ourselves saying, “No way, this can’t be real.” Other times, “How can…
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Nationalism in Today’s World: A Double-Edged Sword
Nationalism: A Modern Virus with Ancient Roots Migration waves, economic crises, escalating wars — all these global issues have, perhaps inevitably, fueled a resurgence in nationalism. After all, blaming others and resorting to conflict often feels easier than working together to solve problems. In this piece, though my thoughts may not be perfectly organized, I…
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The Night of Science: Celebrating Unity and Diversity
The Night of Science and the National Anthem Last year in June, we had the annual Night of Science. Coincidentally, it was also the opening match of the European Championship. The university was broadcasting the game live in the courtyard, and naturally, everyone had taken their seats, waiting for the kickoff. Night of Science: An…
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Empathy vs. Division: The Future of Democracy
Introduction: Is Democracy Still the Least Bad Option? In one episode of Battlestar Galactica — if memory serves — a character answers the question, “Why democracy?”Their reply: “Because it’s the most tolerable among terrible systems.” In another scene, from Horace & Pete, a heated argument between a Republican and a Democrat is pierced by a…
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Exploring East Germany’s Propaganda Machinery
NOTE: Everything mentioned below is real and has actually happened. There are no hidden references or innuendos. I had passed by this place many times before but never went in, partly because of its location and partly because the sign looked like a tourist trap. But this time, due to the rain, I decided to…
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The Cycle of Tyranny: From Democracy to Oppression
Plato argued that the result of excessive freedom brought by democracy is also excessive slavery. In such a system, where everyone has a say, the poor begin to seek justice against the rich and see them as enemies. Over time, when disagreements reach a point of no return, the majority—the poor—choose someone to lead them.…
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