The thoughts that shape my writing
Fragments of history, reflections on memory, and glimpses of the human thread that runs through it all.
The Quiet Collapse of Ethical Accountability
Like many people, I have become disenchanted with the behaviour of politicians and business leaders who are meant to serve the public, not themselves.
Plato’s Cave, Now Streaming in 4K
After Socrates drank the hemlock, someone had to tidy up the conversation. Enter Plato: philosopher, organiser, and the man who turned confusion into curriculum.
If Socrates was philosophy’s street busker, Plato was the one who built the concert hall.
Bertrand Russell Warned Us About Fools and Fanatics — We Should Listen Now
I’ve been interested in philosophy and the meaning of life for decades. One philosopher I admire greatly is Bertrand Russell. The more I learn about his life, the more I notice small, unexpected parallels with my own.
Your Truth, My Truth, No Truth?
In a world drowning in half-truths and curated realities, can we still agree on what’s true—or does truth even matter anymore?
This post explores how truth has shifted from a shared foundation to a contested battleground. From ancient faith to modern politics, from Nietzsche’s “truth as illusion” to Foucault’s “truth as power,” we examine how belief, influence, and technology have turned truth into a moving target.
If we want to stay grounded in an age of spin, outrage, and viral manipulation, we need to stop asking only “Is this true?”—and start asking “Who benefits if I believe it?”