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Destruction as a Way of “Taking Back Control”
Destruction seems as good a form of control as any when there is no other way to alter our environment constructively Continue reading
Conspiracy Theories Against the Sense of Helplessness
Conspiracy theories are the assertion of informational control over a painfully chaotic world Continue reading
But Why Should I Smile?
In the East, smiling is taken as a sign of weakness Continue reading
A Rat Fell Out of a Hospital Ceiling. It Was the Rat’s Fault
Never admit. Never apologize. Don’t even promise an investigation. Just deny, attack the whistleblower and intimidate the public Continue reading
Your Well-Meaning Defense of Scapegoats Actually Helps the Dictator
Scapegoating is a distraction tool. When the international community defends the scapegoats they help the dictator achieve this goal Continue reading