Commentary
Thoughts on politics, technology, culture, and the human condition — published via Substack.
Follow on SubstackThe Politication of America
An observation on how politics has seeped into every corner of American life — from our entertainment and sports to our relationships and daily conversations.
An AI to Die For
While the U.S. military uses Claude to plan a lethal raid, Florida prosecutors are treating ChatGPT like a principal in first-degree murder. Welcome to the age of the algorithmic double standard.
Gladiator 2.0
From the Colosseum to the Algorithm: The Architecture of Control Has Always Been the Same.
Feel Good Politics—That Don't
The Senate unanimously voted to skip their paychecks during shutdowns. Sounds noble — until you realize the checks just sit in escrow waiting for them. A look at why feel-good politics don't.
You Might Be A Sociopath If...
A loving tribute to Jeff Foxworthy — and a gentle intervention for the rageful among us.
Civil Disobedience or Vandalism
Mass surveillance is spreading into your neighborhood — and the government wants you to thank them for it. A hard look at ALPR cameras, the people abusing them, and the citizens fighting back.
Wordplay, the Politics of Manipulation
"Guardrails," "oversight," "limits" — the wordplay that lets surveillance expand while sounding like resistance. A look at how bipartisan reform rhetoric became the way Americans learned to accept being watched.