by George Byron Koch | Aug 5, 2025 | Take a look
If we are to free each other from slavery, in all its forms and disguises, we must be clear-eyed about our own vulnerabilities. Bullies and parasites rely on them to keep us in our place—especially our fear of the other, our instinctive reactions to the unfamiliar,...
by George Byron Koch | Aug 5, 2025 | Take a look
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....
by George Byron Koch | Aug 5, 2025 | Take a look
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...
by George Byron Koch | Aug 5, 2025 | Take a look
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...
by George Byron Koch | Aug 5, 2025 | Take a look
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...