Tag: philosophy
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United Slaves of “Altruism”: Tariffs, QE, and the Illusion of Protection
A critique of tariffs, quantitative easing, and corporatism. Policies sold as protection become instruments of servitude and systemic decay.
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The Market Is Fiat-Forced
In a world where markets are managed, and merit is muted… One generation was told to build. Another was told to believe. Both were betrayed by a system wearing capitalism’s mask. This isn’t left or right. It’s not boomer vs. millennial. It’s about the soul of a system that once rewarded risk, honored builders, and…
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Made and Measured
In a world where our worth often feels elusive, we must remember that value is intrinsic and sacred. We start with immeasurable dignity, shaped in the image of God. Our choices reflect this worth, and while we can forget or conceal it, our lives can honor it. Ultimately, we are not merely measured by output,…
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Within the Machine: Accountability, Innovation, and the Future of Manufacturing
In an industry once defined by bold ideas and boundary-pushing innovation, the machinery of progress now groans under the weight of its own rules. Regulation, once a safeguard, has become a reflex—trapping the very hands that build. This is a reflection from within the machine: a call not for less structure, but for better incentives;…
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Spheres of Influence: Creating Positive Change Amidst Global Chaos
The world’s a chaotic mess, with factions blaming each other for destruction while profiteers feed on the panic. Yet Hope is not lost. We have today, and we can own our life. Most of it anyways. It’s time to wake up! Change begins within our personal spheres of influence. Don’t just watch life go by;…
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Finding Hope on Halloween: Honing Light in the Darkness
On this All Hallows Eve, the shower becomes a meditation on hope’s duality. Hollow hope is a mere survival instinct. Healthy hope drives us toward growth and resilience. Philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, Seneca, and Epictetus reveal that true hope is anchored in reality, wisdom, and inner strength, not illusion or wishful thinking. Happy Halloween.
Matty Thinks 