This essay contains both imagery and text discussing and depicting violence. Some of the text discusses specifically sexual violence. Parts of this essay might come off as a little over the top or melodramatic. I want to shock you into realizing, on a visceral level, what you may already know on an intellectual level. Prose … Continue reading Michael Bloomberg is a murderer

Recently there's been considerable debate about the behaviour of so-called Bernie bros in the Democratic primary, and I thought it was important to weigh in on this important issue. Now it may not be "glamorous"- who wants to talk about talking? But as Buttigieg said, the shape of our democracy is the issue that affects … Continue reading Civility

I am tired of risk. I would prefer a job that I know will be there in 5 years to "an exciting opportunity for career progression". I would rather a genie grant me a 100% chance of not being impoverished than even a 50% chance of being a billionaire. I want a career that supports … Continue reading I want to live in a boring economy and I’m proud of it

In response to Reddit discussion of this video I thought a Q&A was in order. Q: Is it ethically permissable to drive through protestors who are blocking the road? A: No Q: What if it is the only way in to work? A: Still no Q: What if the only way to avoid it would … Continue reading Clearing up the ethics of running over protestors who are blocking up the road

Bernie Sanders has gone on Joe Rogan, and doubtless we will see a torrent of false outrage along the lines of: “Bernie Sanders has appeared on a channel that also interviews far right figures!” But I can’t help but wonder, where is the outrage when presidential candidates go on networks such as CNN, MSNBC and … Continue reading The Folly of Condemning Bernie for Going on Joe Rogan’s Podcast