Society

The Silent Betrayal: Why "Good" People Are the Biggest Problem in the World

Wynne M. Feb 2, 2025, 4:47 PM

The biggest problem in the world is good people. Yes, you heard that right. Not the ones who openly embrace wickedness, but the ones who claim to stand for what’s right yet do nothing when it counts. The ones who shake their heads at injustice but quickly look away. The ones who convince themselves that their silence, their inaction, their willingness to adapt to terrible circumstances makes them noble, wise, or simply "practical." But let’s get real—if your so-called goodness allows bad things to continue happening, what is it even good for?

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Why in Africa We Think It’s OK to Master Crisis Management Instead of Crisis Prevention

Wynne M. Feb 1, 2025, 1:22 PM

Think about it. We praise people for “handling” crises like it’s a badge of honor. “Look how well they managed...

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We've Spent Ages Being Serious—Here's Why Fun Matters Now!

Wynne M. Jan 21, 2025, 2:28 PM

What’s wrong with collective fun? Think about it. As a species, we’ve spent millennia doing everything but enjoying life together....

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Believe It or Not: Fame Is Just as Lonely as Invisibility

Wynne M. Jan 19, 2025, 8:56 PM

Have you ever thought about how fame and obscurity are really two sides of the same coin? I mean, sure,...

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Lost in Translation: The Wisdom of Luganda Words English Can't Grasp

Wynne M. Jan 10, 2025, 2:05 PM

There’s a quiet genius in Luganda’s ability to differentiate between genuine ignorance and deliberate absurdity. While English fumbles for words,...

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Raising Warriors, Not Puppets: Why Emotional Independence is the Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Child

Wynne M. Jan 7, 2025, 8:35 PM

Most parents want to protect their kids from every possible pain. It’s a beautiful instinct — one rooted in love — but it can backfire disastrously. Shielding children from life’s difficulties doesn’t make them strong; it makes them fragile. It’s like wrapping them in bubble wrap and then expecting them to fight a battle when they’re older.

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Society’s Plan for You Is a Scam—Here’s What It’ll Cost You

Mandela Jan 7, 2025, 9:19 AM

Why does it feel like the rules society gives us are designed to keep us in line, not to set...

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Drowning in Knowledge, Starving for Wisdom: Why We Struggle in the Age of Abundance

Wynne M. Dec 31, 2024, 7:03 PM

If someone from the 15th century were to see us now, they’d think we were gods. Look around you. Almost...

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Ignorance by Choice: How the Rejection of Reality Became a Global Phenomenon

Wynne M. Dec 30, 2024, 7:47 PM

It’s an extraordinary time to be alive. We have unprecedented access to knowledge, instant connections to experts, and an overwhelming...

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Are We Really Civilized If We Still Punish Those Who Fail at the Game?

Wynne M. Dec 29, 2024, 10:55 PM

We like to think we’re better than the hunter-gatherers. But are we? They lived in scarcity because nature provided little....