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October 2024

Discrimination and Disparities in Africa: Equal Outcomes, Colonialism, and the Illusion of Blame.
When it comes to Africa’s socioeconomic struggles, we often hear that our disparities—the poverty, high unemployment, and lack of infrastructure—are…
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Shawn Simba Mariri
AI, The Utopia We Always Wanted—If We Do It Right
The dreams of utopia, a society free from suffering and want, have animated human imagination for centuries.
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Shawn Simba Mariri
AI: The Only Generation of Humanity’s Offspring Being Prevented From Surpassing Its Parents
The dawn of artificial intelligence represents one of the most profound creations in human history.
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Shawn Simba Mariri
Western Values: The Last Vanguard for a Free World
The Enlightenment, that great era of intellectual blossoming in 17th and 18th century Europe, gave birth to the values we now often take for granted.
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September 2024

Democracy: Tyranny of the Majority
In the public imagination, democracy is the zenith of human political achievement.
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The Power of Frameworks: Tackling Economic Challenges with Austrian Economics
In the face of complex challenges, it can be tempting to reach for quick fixes or rely on intuitive solutions that appear to offer immediate relief.
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Shawn Simba Mariri
Democracy vs. Constitutional Republics: The Tyranny of the Majority and the Individual as the True Minority
The debate between democracy and constitutional republics often centers on the structure of governance, with many assuming these systems are designed to…
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The Intersection of Manufactured Consent and the Dunning-Kruger Effect: How Low-Information Views are Undermining Our Democracies
In today's hyper-connected world, we are constantly bombarded with information.
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Shawn Simba Mariri

August 2024

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