On the Origins of Truth-Telling
In Holy Nihilism, I posited that the origins of truth-telling as a value originated in the piratical militarism of steppe-based warrior cults: The origins of true testimonialism appear to lie…
Education and Language-Learning
When I was in high school, all students were required to take at least two years of a foreign language. There were three options on offer: Spanish, French, and Japanese…
Diesel Chariot
Blinding chrome bars gleam like metal sunlight Shining 'tween the headlights, mirrored sky, Throws up dusty stormclouds in its passing, Roaring horses make the wagon fly, Down the sun-scorched fields…