...where the Two become the One
In the complex tapestry of human interaction, a fundamental tension exists between two opposing modes of judgment: one that is rigid, absolute, and unyielding, and another that is flexible, empathetic, and open to context. This conflict shapes our laws, our relationships, and the very fabric of our societies. It is the perennial struggle between the unbending application of rules and the compassionate extension of understanding. At its core, this is […] Read more »
The term “putting skin in the game” signifies a profound metaphysical commitment, extending far beyond mere financial risk. Within a Logocentric framework, it is the moral act of investing one’s very identity in an undertaking. This is not the gamble of the body-identified survival-ego, which stakes material possessions it fears losing, but the sovereign choice of a rational consciousness to accept the full causal consequences of its actions. To put skin […] Read more »
A fascinating, if not yet widely substantiated, study recently came to my attention, one that offers a profound empirical mirror to the philosophical truths I have spent a lifetime articulating. The experiment, as it was explained, sought to measure the electromagnetic energy output of a human being within the sterile, isolated environment of a Faraday cage. The initial hypothesis was that peak energy would be generated during moments of intense […] Read more »
In the landscape of human interaction, few weapons are as insidious as the false accusation. It is more than a mere insult or disagreement; it is a psychological harpoon, a barbed point of contradiction hurled at an individual with the intent to create an internal wound. When this attack, often launched by those grappling with narcissistic tendencies or caught in the throes of an emotional trigger, finds its mark, it […] Read more »
In the landscape of human interaction, few events are as potent and disorienting as the activation of an emotional trigger. It is a sudden, internal storm that can capsize the vessel of reason, leaving us adrift in a sea of primal reaction. When triggered, our capacity for nuanced thought and responsible behavior is often the first casualty. This cognitive hijacking is not merely a matter of heightened feelings; it is […] Read more »
Introduction: A Philosophical Inquiry Let it be stated from the outset: what follows is a philosophical treatise, not a theological one. Logocentric Christianity, as it will be detailed, is not a new set of doctrines to be accepted on faith, but a rational framework for understanding reality, morality, and the human condition. It is an operating system for the mind, grounded in the primacy of the Logos—the universal principle of […] Read more »
Atlas Shrugged meets Peter Pan meets a Logocentric Christianity The great departure was not an ending, but a thinning. It was a quiet exodus, unnoticed by those who measured the world in headlines and polls. There was no rupture in the sky, no grand announcement, only a gradual and persistent vanishing of certain individuals. They were the chess players in a world that had embraced Calvinball, the architects in an […] Read more »
Resolving the apparent contradiction between Ayn Rand’s Objectivism and Christianity In the vast landscape of philosophical thought, few worldviews are seen as more fundamentally opposed than Ayn Rand’s Objectivism and historical Christianity. One stands as a monument to the rational, self-interested individual, viewing self-sacrifice as a moral vice and faith as an abdication of reason. The other is widely understood to champion selflessness, submission to divine will, and belief in […] Read more »
Can individuality, individualism, or individuation exist without the ego? Individualism, from a Randian perspective, is the moral stance that man’s primary moral purpose is the pursuit of his own rational self-interest and happiness through the unfettered use of his reason. It holds that a man must exist for his own sake, neither sacrificing himself to others nor sacrificing others to himself. In the modern search for meaning, the ego has […] Read more »
All tyrannies rule through fraud and force, but once the fraud is exposed, they must rely exclusively on force. ~George Orwell In the quiet realm of the individual mind, as in the grand theater of nations, a constant struggle unfolds. It is the timeless conflict between the sovereign self and the external structures that seek to direct its will. This contest is not always fought with overt weapons, but rather […] Read more »
In our complex world of relationships, contracts, and governance, few concepts are as frequently confused, yet as morally distinct, as privacy and secrecy. Though both involve the control of information, they spring from fundamentally different worldviews and serve opposing ends. One is the cornerstone of individual liberty and authentic connection, while the other is a tool of control and deception. Understanding their anatomy is essential for anyone committed to living […] Read more »
The All is mind; the Universe is mental. ~The First Hermetic Principle – Mentalism, The Kybalion The proposition that human thought is creative stands as a profound psychological and philosophical truth. What you think, you become. The ideas you permit to inhabit your mind are the architectural blueprints for the reality of your life, with effects that ripple out into the world. Every action is born from a thought, every […] Read more »
We are all born with an innate drive for freedom, a desire to be the authors of our own lives. This quest for self-direction is the bedrock of a meaningful existence, the engine of human progress and achievement. Yet, we live in a world of intricate rules, powerful institutions, and the unpredictable actions of others. This raises a fundamental question: In the practical reality of our daily lives, how much […] Read more »
At the heart of our relationship not just with the state, but with many of our most powerful social, cultural, and even religious norms, lies a foundational premise so widely accepted it is rarely questioned: the social contract. We are told this is the legitimate basis for our interactions, an implicit agreement for the sake of security and order. Yet, when we place this contract under the lens of reason, […] Read more »
In the governance of human affairs, few words are as frequently conflated and dangerously misunderstood as “power” and “authority.” We often use them interchangeably, yet they represent fundamentally opposing principles of human interaction. Power is the ability to compel action through force, while authority is the recognized right to direct. Understanding this distinction is not merely an academic exercise; it is essential for any individual who seeks to live a […] Read more »