The “noble lie” is an age-old concept that dates back to ancient Greece. It was introduced by the famous philosopher Plato in his work, “The Republic.” This fascinating idea is a myth or falsehood that is believed to be necessary for the functioning and stability of a society. It’s a lie that is meant to …
Tag: Society
Freedom of Speech
Imagine a world where you couldn’t express your thoughts or ideas freely without fear of retaliation or censorship. Sounds like a dystopian nightmare, right? Luckily, we live in a world where freedom of speech is a fundamental human right that allows us to express ourselves without fear. It’s a cornerstone of democratic societies and a …
What the World has Become
Somewhere in Canada – way up North! We received about 20 inches of snow this week. So………. 8:00 A.M.: I made a snowman. 8:10 – A feminist passed by and asked me why I didn’t make a snow woman. 8:15 – So, I made a snow woman. 8:17 – My feminist neighbour complained about the …
Seriousness of What Will Smith Reveals at the Oscars
Anyone who watched the Oscars in 2022 is fully aware of the “slap that was heard around the world” where Will Smith walked on stage and physically smacked Chris Rock for making a joke that he didn’t like. First and foremost this exposed our society where black on black violence occurs everyday and nobody did …