Robert ThompsoninNews and NarrativeThe Mirror of Democracy: How Voters Shape Their Own Political DestinyIn the realm of democratic politics, it’s often said that we get the leaders we deserve. This adage holds more truth than many might care…Just nowJust now
Robert ThompsoninStoic GazetteThe Nature of Wisdom and the Limits of Human Understanding — Letter 65I hope this message finds you well. I’ve been thinking a lot about our last conversation on causes and existence. It’s fascinating stuff…1d ago1d ago
Robert ThompsoninNews and NarrativeThe Great Isolation Experiment: How Remote Work is Eroding Our Social FabricIn an unprecedented societal shift, we’ve unwittingly become subjects in a mass experiment that would horrify animal rights activists if…1d ago1d ago
Robert ThompsoninStoic GazetteThe Architect of the Universe: Plato’s Forms and Stoic Causation — Letter 65Dear Lucilius,2d ago2d ago
Robert ThompsoninNews and NarrativeWhy I’m Ditching the Tories for StarmerIn the rolling hills of our quaint rural backwater, where tweed is still fashionable and the local pub serves warm beer, you can still find…2d ago2d ago
Robert ThompsonThe Twilight of Biden’s Presidency: A Call for Dignified ExitJoe Biden’s political career is on life support, and it’s time to pull the plug. As someone who’s known the President since our post-9/11…3d ago13d ago1
Robert ThompsoninStoic GazetteStanding on the Shoulders of Giants: Honoring Our Intellectual Ancestors — Letter 64My friend, yesterday I visited with our mutual acquaintance Sextius. He’s a man of real intellectual power, and despite being Roman, he…3d ago3d ago
Robert ThompsoninStoic GazetteGrief, Growth, and Gratitude: Navigating Loss with Stoic Wisdom — Letter 63I’m saddened to hear about the passing of your friend Flaccus. But I don’t want you to grieve more than is appropriate. I wouldn’t dare ask…4d ago4d ago
Robert ThompsoninNews and NarrativeThe Assange Debacle: How Politicians Betrayed Press FreedomPhoto by Samuel Regan-Asante on Unsplash4d ago14d ago1