The Golden Rule

What follows is a brief survey of what’s often called the “Golden Rule”—the shining wisdom of mutual care across faiths, philosophies and worldviews. The count in parentheses is the estimated number of current followers, whether actively practicing or not, if known....

Joining Care With Wisdom

Mutual care means sharing resources, rights and responsibilities across the whole community. This is where outrage gives way to wisdom—wisdom about how to end human exploitation, with practical intelligence, not just good-heartedness. Let’s set some foundations. These...

Propaganda

Fear is virtually always the vulnerability that bullies and parasites use to manipulate us to do their will. One of their key methods is propaganda. The word is thrown around in political debate so often that it barely even registers anymore. It’s just another word...

The False Hope of Technology

False hope preserves darkness. In recent decades, technology has been widely promoted as the cure-all for human suffering—with promises to cure disease, end hunger, provide shelter, and entertain. And it does have potential. But technological advancement has also been...