Published inCanonical Debate LabWhat is an "Epistemic Weapon"?A while back I wrote an article on Hybrid Warfare, and came across the concept of epistemic security. Loosely defined, this is the ability…Jan 151Jan 151
Published inCanonical Debate LabMeta Dumps Fact-checking — is that good or bad?One of the big news stories out these days is that Meta (née Facebook) has decided to end its fact-checking program.Jan 91Jan 91
A Gruff PlaylistSince way back when I announced "Project Gruff" (now called The Canonical Debate), I've been accumulating songs in a playlist that remind…Nov 23, 2024Nov 23, 2024
Elon's Quest for a MeritocracyElon Musk has entered politics like he enters most things he does — head-first, chips all in and clutching some porcelain. There is plenty…Nov 20, 2024Nov 20, 2024
How Will Trump's FCC Pick Brendan Carr Affect the Information Landscape?President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Brendan Carr is his pick to lead the FCC. As the current most senior Republican member of…Nov 18, 2024Nov 18, 2024
The Ongoing DebateA not-so funny thing happens in politics (more so than other kinds of debates, anecdotally). Discussions lose their relevance very quickly…Nov 15, 2024Nov 15, 2024
Screaming Into the VoidIt's that time again. Once every 4 years, post-US election, I am confronted with what is wrong with our system. What makes this extra tough…Nov 14, 2024Nov 14, 2024
Published inCanonical Debate LabThe Canonical Debate vs. Hybrid WarfareThere has been much discussion lately regarding an increase in polarization in democratic societies. Many are wondering out loud if we're…Sep 14, 2022Sep 14, 2022
I know how you feel, deeply.Rather than looking at what's happening as the failure of individuals (i.e. "the judgement of those who listen"), which is almost…Jun 29, 2022Jun 29, 2022
