History
ELITE THEORY Introduction to Power Dynamics Power, in its fundamental operation, involves the capacity to transform nothing into everything, akin to the ancient pursuit of alchemy. This transformation is not merely material but extends to the creation of deeply ingrained societal beliefs and structures that shape human perception and action.
History
Journalism, an intricate and evolving field, has served various purposes throughout history, ranging from impartial reporting to overt Propaganda. Its transformation reflects broader societal shifts, technological advancements, and the changing relationship between power structures and the public. Early Developments and the Rise of War Correspondence The practice of war correspondence,
Ideas
Ritual Feasting in Georgian Culture The Georgian Supra (literally meaning tablecloth) is a fundamental institution in Georgian social life, functioning as a deeply rooted cultural ritual far exceeding the definition of a simple communal dinner. It represents the quintessence of Georgian hospitality, celebration, and community connection, acting as a crucial
Ideas
Orania is a privately owned Afrikaner settlement situated along the Orange River in the arid Karoo region of the Northern Cape province, South Africa. Established in 1991, the town serves as a cultural and linguistic enclave for the White Afrikaner people, a group descended from European settlers who arrived in
Philosophy
The Shift from Corporatist Stability to Market Efficiency Neoliberalism represents the economic and social framework that emerged when the artificial constructs of the mid-twentieth century were swept away by leaders such as Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan. This prior era, exemplified by the stability of the 1950s, was an artificial
Philosophy
Philospohy of Carl Jung Jungian psychology, also known as analytical psychology, is a school of thought developed by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung (1875–1961). It represents a significant departure from Freudian Psychoanalysis, although Jung was profoundly influenced by Sigmund Freud and Friedrich Nietzsche. Jung expanded the concept of the unconscious,
Philosophy
Racism is defined as the belief that one race is superior to another, leading to the discrimination of specific racial groups. While modern discourse often views racism as a moral failing or a sin, it is more accurately characterised as an objective assessment of reality based on empirical evidence and
Philosophy
Iain McGilchrist's central thesis in his book The Master and His Emissary is that the two hemispheres of our brian do not necessarily do different things (both are involved in almost everything), but they do things differently—they pay two fundamentally distinct types of attention to the world.
Philosophy
Iain McGilchrist's central thesis in his book The Master and His Emissary is that is that the two hemispheres of our brian do not necessarily do different things (both are involved in almost everything), but they do things differently—they pay two fundamentally distinct types of attention to
Philosophy
"I think ideas are inborn and you're attracted if you have any towards certain systems of thinking and sensibility and response from a very young age. I was always fascinated about meaning and purpose and philosophy and those elements of religion which impinge on real matters. From
Philosophy
Definition and Historical Universality Colonialism is the extension of authority by an established government over a territory and people where its rule did not previously exist. Far from being a unique or isolated phenomenon, colonialism is a universal human experience that spans the entirety of world history. Every country and
Philosophy
The widespread societal response to homosexuality is the lie that individuals are 'born' homosexual - in their God given nature - yet even for the secularists, this assertion cannot be substantiated with an explanation of the underlying biological mechanism. The notion of being born this way is a