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  • Mainstream and Natural Approaches to Lichen Planus

    Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition affecting the skin and mucous membranes, often characterized by itchy, flat-topped bumps or lesions. Though it is not an actual lichen (a symbiotic organism…

    10 min read
    Mainstream and Natural Approaches to Lichen Planus
  • Conservatives in Academia: Overcoming Irony

    It seems tremendously silly to criticize the scarcity of conservatives in academia while simultaneously dissuading conservatives from pursuing the education necessary to attain such positions. What other outcome can you…

    4 min read
    Conservatives in Academia: Overcoming Irony
  • When Empathy Inadvertently Becomes Sabotage

    It seems that there has been an alarming and growing trend to emphasize perception-driven approaches, emotional responses, and leadership models such as servant leadership, which typically prioritize empathy and emotion…

    7 min read
    When Empathy Inadvertently Becomes Sabotage
  • Crisis Preparedness: Securing Long-Term Food

    For anyone concerned with safety and self-reliance, it’s probably wise to start thinking about securing a stable food supply. Whether facing a natural disaster, economic downturn, or societal disruption, having…

    4 min read
    Crisis Preparedness: Securing Long-Term Food
  • A Forecast of Collapse Based on History

    There is an ‘Echo of Empires’ that we should be mindful of. Indeed, history repeats, providing essential insights into our present and future. I’ll just be blunt and say that…

    24 min read
    A Forecast of Collapse Based on History
  • Having a ‘Purpose’ May Save Your Brain

    “All things with purpose, for purpose, on purpose.” This is something I often share with my students because it emphasizes the importance of purpose in both life and leadership. However,…

    3 min read
    Having a ‘Purpose’ May Save Your Brain
  • Navigating Bias in the Modern World

    Bias in modern education (and the world) is a very real thing. Finding ‘truth’ when so many are trying to hide it can be difficult. This is to say that…

    8 min read
    Navigating Bias in the Modern World
  • The Value of Contrasting Information

    Information is both abundant and easily accessible. Hence, the concept of “thinking for yourself” has gained new importance. Yet, at the same time, this idea is often misunderstood. Many people…

    3 min read
    The Value of Contrasting Information
  • The Puppet Masters of Collusion of Power

    American politics is often painted as a battleground between the left and right, each side accusing the other of being the source of societal woes. However, in many ways, this…

    16 min read
    The Puppet Masters of Collusion of Power
  • The Persistence of Outdated Medical Knowledge

    The medical field is one of constant evolution, where new discoveries and innovations found by researchers continually reshape our understanding of health and disease. However, despite the rapid advancements in…

    9 min read
    The Persistence of Outdated Medical Knowledge