The assassination of the UnitedHealthcare CEO and support for the killer raises questions about the American public’s belief in law and order. By examining Crime and Punishment and Nietzsche’s Ubermensch, it is plain to see that these ideas are not anything new but rather a new context for society to grapple with them.

Should the study of history be more about memorization of facts, or being inspired to great action in your own life? Should the students of history be scientists or artists?

Entry 1 in the Power of Culture Series.

This piece explores the conclusions of the book Guns, Germs, and Steel and expands upon one large factor absent from the work: culture.

Why do we fear the silence we claim to crave? Silence offers peace, freedom, and a connection to the soul, but it also demands confronting the fears and distractions that keep us from it—like a dragon guarding a hidden treasure. True fulfillment lies beyond the noise, waiting for those brave enough to enter the cave and embrace the stillness.

Every man will face a moment when he is thrown from familiar comforts into unexpected suffering, forced to confront the wilderness of uncertainty and trust. Regret, anxiety, and pride threaten to paralyze, while the path forward demands surrender—embracing the fire of the present moment, burning with purpose, and trusting in the fuel provided by something greater than oneself.

The Desire Trap is the illusion that desire and fleeting satisfaction are enough, leading us to chase pleasure without ever finding true fulfillment. Lasting meaning comes only by redirecting our efforts toward transcendence, placing The Ultimate Good at the center of our lives.