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Last week Trump was reelected to the presidency of the United States. A convicted felon, civilly liable rapist, best friend of Jeffrey Epstein (according to Epstein himself in 2017), attempted insurrectionist, and fascist sympathizer will be the next president. Help us all. So, lets talk about the news coming out of the president elects administration for who they intend to appoint to cabinet...
What does it take to forgive the unforgivable? To see beyond the worst mistake someone has made? Today, the New York Times highlighted an article about Brian Dorsey, a man facing execution in Missouri on April 9th, 2024, for murder. In a powerful display of solidarity, over 70 former correctional officers and prison employees have voiced their opposition to this sentence, urging the governor to...
To what extent would a shift from the policies outlined in the 2018 Nuclear Posture Review to the policies outlined by the Global Zero Alternative Nuclear Posture Review significantly reduce both the threat of nuclear use and the financial cost of nuclear upkeep?
Today I want to discuss the Veil of Ignorance thought experiment proposed by John Rawls. The Veil of Ignorance serves to explore the idea of justice and equality by helping remove one’s personal biases and inclinations from the larger equation. The Veil of Ignorance encourages us to imagine the most equitable and just society that we can and in doing so I believe it encourages compassion...
Book Reviews and More
Hey there! I'm Wyatt McGillen, a 26-year-old book enthusiast from Wisconsin. My background includes a bachelors of arts with majors in Philosophy, History, and Politics and Government and a national finalist in impromptu speaking.
I love learning about our world and how we fit into it. This blog is an accumulation of philosophy, sociology, and impromptu speaking. These topics are all filled with captivating stories, interesting facts, and profound ideas. All of which enrich my life and hopefully yours.
