The Question of Psychopaths Read more

The Question of Psychopaths

So-called “high-functioning” psychopaths are, perhaps, the most destructive people on Earth. Lacking in empathy, they learn to mimic human caring and empathy very well, while using others as normal people use objects. Generally speaking, the best book I’ve found on this subject is The Psychopath Next Door by Harvard Prof. Martha Stout. Stout has devoted her career […]

What is the best example of a post-scarcity society? Read more

What is the best example of a post-scarcity society?

None yet exist, at least as we define it. My allies and I regard our model as the best example, because of the following attributes: 1) Non-utopian. We are well aware of our own limitations. Perfection is an aspiration, not an attainment. 2) Evolutionary. Given that there are and ever will be mistakes and possible […]