Simon ShearThe Triangle of Fate: Why the DA’s failure is South Africa’s failureIn the 1990s, when history was still over, transatlantic politics hit on a winning formula. Hewing neither left nor right yet somehow not…Oct 15, 2019Oct 15, 2019
Simon ShearThere is no future for South Africa (so let’s build one)Despair is a privilege that excuses apathy. Our future depends on a radical emancipatory politics, and it’s all up to you.Sep 3, 2019Sep 3, 2019
Simon ShearAfriForum’s self-defeating identity politicsThe marble frieze at the Voortrekker monument sets the ideology of apartheid literally in stone. Brave and noble Voortrekkers overcome…May 8, 2018May 8, 2018
Simon ShearinPessimism of the WillWhy The EFF Is Not A Fascist Political PartyOn a good day, the EFF advocates pan-African unity and a progressive, intersectional understanding of social relations. Senior EFF leaders…Mar 27, 20183Mar 27, 20183
Simon ShearinPessimism of the WillThe Case Against Affirmative ActionWhy has so much political debate in South Africa, at least on social media, become about first principles and their application rather…Apr 26, 2017Apr 26, 2017
Simon ShearinPessimism of the WillPunching Nazis is goodWhat if you think it’s ok to punch Nazis but your principles suggest it’s not ok? You’ll need to stop punching Nazis or revise your…Jan 26, 2017Jan 26, 2017
Simon ShearinPessimism of the WillWon’t to powerJust say no to oppressive ideasOct 9, 2016Oct 9, 2016
Simon ShearinPessimism of the WillDogmatic Slumber?The ethics of CEO SleepOutJul 29, 2016Jul 29, 2016
Simon ShearinPessimism of the WillA Handy Guide to Logical Fallacies & BiasesIt’s easy to win the internet when you can demolish your opponent’s argument with a well-chosen phrase. Here’s a useful lexicon to ensure…May 24, 20161May 24, 20161
Simon ShearinPessimism of the WillApartheid Denial and the Spectre of the ShoahIn an interesting review of Milton Shain’s ‘A Perfect Storm: Antisemitism in South Africa, 1930–1948’, Michael Cardo recounts how ‘the…Apr 15, 2016Apr 15, 2016