On Complexity and Equilibrium of Societies
“For when too large a proportion of the populace is supporting itself by the indirections of trade and business and commerce and art and the million schemes of men in cities, then the complexity of society is likely to become so great as to destroy its equilibrium, and it will always be out of balance […]
I Get All the News I Need From the Weather Report
In an age of information deluge, the line “I get all the news I need from the weather report” from Simon & Garfunkel’s song “The Only Living Boy in New York” resonates more profoundly than ever. Today, when our attention is under siege from 24-hour news cycles, incessant social media updates, and an endless barrage […]
Are These Signs of the Abrupt Decay of Society?
There are many times when I will take an extended break from serious writing. Frankly, the typical reason for erratic production is a general lack of interest in my writings. Occasionally, I’ll write something that receives an unexplainable surge in interest. One such article that garnered an unusual amount of attention was one pondering the […]