Operant Conditioning and Conditional Expectations
This post looks at expectation management and how it relates to and reinforces the darker aspects of operant conditioning.
Education
Governor Gavin Newsom Decides to Clean House
On July 25th Gavin Newsom decided to test the power of his pen. He issued an executive order, directing state agencies to clean up the homeless encampments which are ruining the scenic views in some of the country’s must beautiful cities.
Operant Conditioning, Path Dependency and Societal Revolution, Part 4
This is the last part in a four-part series. Part 1 discussed the principles of Operant Conditioning and Path Dependency. Part 2 looked at what happens when philosophy and religion are blocked or obscured in a culture and the vacuum this lack creates. This vacuum opens the way for a dark, controlling philosophy that erodes …
The Case for an Election Day, Not an Election Season
This shift away from a defined Election Day undermines the integrity of our electoral process and deviates from the original intent of the Founding Fathers.
We Need More Spartans and Fewer Metrosexual Snowflakes
In a world increasingly dominated by avocado toast and artisanal lattes, it seems we’ve traded our swords for selfie sticks and our shields for skincare routines.
When He Says We Must Listen to Students, It Needs to Be All That the Students Say!
The Great Valley Middle School case in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has mostly faded from the news. As The Philadelphia Inquirer reported, some students created 22 faked TikTok accounts, “some depicting racist, homophobic, or sexually inappropriate content” that were attributed to teachers. On Monday morning, Inquirer columnist Jonathan Zimmerman, pondered how to maintain freedom of speech for …
Civil War 2.0: The Battle for America’s Mind
Unlike the cannonballs and battlefields of the 1860s, our current conflict is a sophisticated, snark-laden, fifth-generation warfare extravaganza.
Marxism: The Gospel According to Cain
Karl Marx—the genius who managed to take an ancient tale of sibling rivalry and turn it into a grandiose, world-altering ideology.
Karl Marx Through a Social Justice Lens
Karl Marx, despite his demonic influential contributions to political and economic theory, exhibited profoundly racist views that are evident in his writings and private correspondence.
The Deprogramming Began Long Ago
Public schools once stuck to teaching the 3 Rs of readin’, writin’ and ’rithmetic. But the creation of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare in 1953 began the federal takeover of public schools
The Cycle of Civilization: From Strength to Weakness and Back Again
Men study war and politics not out of choice but necessity, as the stability of their communities hinges on their ability to navigate and overcome external and internal threats.
#AntiSemitism at Columbia University
How can (supposedly) educated administrators be so calm and complacent about it? Catholics the world over have just completed a series of liturgical readings from the Gospel of John, and Gospel readings at Sunday Mass now come from Mark. But the Gospel of John is disturbing in its language, with its frequent reference to “the …
The Illusion of Freedom: How Debt Enslaves Our Youth
Our society perpetuates the illusion of freedom, but in reality, it shackles our youth to a lifetime of debt.
The War of Words
In the Constitution of the United States, it decrees in Article 4, Section 4, that “The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government
The consequences of…
Then President Barack Obama was heard to quip, “elections have consequences.” He was right.
When Does a Generation Gap Become a Generational Canyon? (Part 1)
This is the first in a 2-part series on how generation gaps can become generational canyons when it comes to building wealth for our progeny
The Real Independence Day: Why Juneteenth Misses the Mark
“Junteenth,” has become a symbol of emancipation, it’s important to remember that the real legal end to slavery in the United States didn’t come until the 13th Amendment was ratified six months later on December 6, 1865.
The Irony of Extremist Atheism: A New Religion of Hatred
In the digital age, a growing number of extreme atheists on social media have taken to vehemently opposing religion, particularly Christianity.
Embracing Our Patriotic United States Past to Move Forward
In the quest for a brighter and more unified future, it is essential to recognize the role of history in shaping our national identity.
The Truth About Juneteenth
The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, was a monumental step toward abolishing slavery in the United States.