The “basis” or “generating set” of English is our core inventory of 26 elemental units (letters), which are then combined based on rules to create infinite complexity and beauty. Our “basis” in mathematics is the ten numerals, 0 through 9; in music it is the seven natural notes, which are quite logically named A, B, C, D, E, F, G. With these building blocks, intelligent people composed all the symphonies, operas, folk songs, law, literature, engineering and mathematics of the Western canon.

The concept of infinite complexity from elemental simplicity follows the pattern of nature, where only four elements (C, H, N, O) form the heart of biology and organic chemistry, six if you’re feeling particularly charitable and allow phosphorus and sulfur into the club. DNA and RNA as well rely on only four nitrogenous bases, and go from there to limitless complexity.

So if the overall pattern is inherent to nature, then perhaps we can push the analogy a little, and go the other direction as well. If there is tremendous power to be derived from organization and CONstruction, there must also be tremendous negative energy (and thus power) to be gained from DEstruction, that is, parasitically tearing down and subverting this observed beauty, this organized and coordinated complexity. Power through destruction, perhaps even domination through destruction. This is a more dangerous area, the knowledge is more highly contained and protected. Not advertised, not distributed. It appears in no college textbook, although authors may address it obliquely from time to time - e.g., Professor Gad Saad gingerly talked around the topic in his 2020 book, The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense.

In modern times, and within the relative peace and prosperity that followed World War II, we saw emerge a newly morphed religion, that is to say an existing religion that had fallen into disrepute, which then necessitated certain tweaks and modifications. This religion encourages us to engage in suicidal behaviors, to cease protecting our spouses and children (and ourselves), to denigrate and dismiss the struggles, achievements, victories, and lessons of our ancestors, and above all to pursue and embrace illogic, nonsense, even regression back into childishness and infantilism. Like tiptoeing around an open family secret, we are strongly discouraged from giving voice to what is obvious: the religion of collectivism acts like a heat pump for low intelligence – collecting and harvesting it, processing and concentrating it into a usable and potent destructive force. As Nobel Prize-winning economist Friedrich Hayek noted, this was Orwell’s entire point. But there is an important distinction to be made here, for not all who are involved in advocating collectivism are of low intelligence. Considerable specialized insight is required for heat pump design and maintenance.

Nevertheless, in such a world, to call out absurdity for what it is becomes an indictable offense – and that is without exaggeration. To publicly point to sensitive truths or untruths may well land you in a prison cell or in a coffin. We must pretend that obvious nonsense is wisdom, we must pretend to be confused and that the answer to our conundrum is not obvious – and yet it is, and painfully so. Tragically, and with predictable outcomes, when the negative forces of collectivism are left to dominate, then well-meaning individuals and especially the youth, are left bobbing in an ocean of nonsense, atomized and disconnected, unsure of direction, cut off from methods of orientation, navigation, and force multiplication. This is of course intentional.

I have watched this trend developing since my late teens, with a mixture of curiosity, bewilderment, and disbelief. Observation and insight are key, but they must be paired with human connection - hence this site. As my academic studies focused on the interface between science and public policy, I studied theory and practice. I observed the mechanisms by which the lords and wizards of knowledge wash and launder data, as they are selected and repurposed to support desired outcomes. I have also observed the sad hollowness of the professional classes our academic institutions produce. And I do mean sad, and I do mean hollow. Once you know what to look for, you will notice parallel mechanisms in all sectors - law, education, politics, banking/economics, etc.

I was born in 1965, on that plot of land between the beautiful Great Lakes of Huron, Erie, and Ontario. I’m old enough to know who the Burgermeister Meisterburger is. I started watching David Brinkley on Sunday mornings at age 15; for me, he was instantly recognizable as a class act (and a role model). William Edwards Deming was another - incredible man. Then came The Thomas Gang: Thomas Sowell, Cal Thomas and Clarence Thomas - all giants to me then, as well as today. I’m a mediocre golfer, but never cease to enjoy and appreciate the experience of good company and the privilege of hours spent walking those beautiful courses.  I try to always be grateful; all else flows from that.

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“The world seems overwhelmingly complex, full of intricate and unpredictable phenomena. But we have discovered that beneath those complexities lie deep simplicities, laws of nature...”

“When we understand the universe, our plans work and we feel good. Conversely, if we try to fly by jumping off a cliff and flapping our arms the universe will kill us.”

Jack Cohen and Ian Stewart. The Collapse of Chaos: Discovering Simplicity in a Complex World. New York: Viking, 1994.