How Government Became a Hiding Place for Capital

Posted on by George Tsakraklides

The idea that a small group of individuals can form a “government” representing the best interests of its people has been one of the most disastrous leaps of faith humanity ever took.  Arguably, as our societies grew, we had no choice but to form these governments.  Although transferring power and authority from the masses to … Continue reading How Government Became a Hiding Place for Capital

The Great Illusion of Freedom. Surely This Must Be a Democracy?

Posted on by George Tsakraklides

We are paying a hefty price for having confused capitalism with democracy.  This is most typically true in the West, where unregulated markets and an infinite choice of products have created this perfect optical illusion of freedom.  But free markets and an infinity of products facilitate neither free speech nor free ideas.  Free ideas are … Continue reading The Great Illusion of Freedom. Surely This Must Be a Democracy?