Rhys B.Excerpts & Commentary: The Histories by Herodotus: Part 1The Histories by Herodotus of Halicarnassus is one of the great classical history books. His storytelling is a valuable piece of ancient…Jun 8Jun 8
Rhys B.Wasps & PaperIf I had to list unnerving creatures, wasps would be near the top, right above aggressive goats and bats at night. However, you’ll probably…May 22May 22
Rhys B.Pithy Article #1: A Philosopher Predicts Napoleon’s RiseYou read that right. Jean Jacques-Rousseau, an intellectual giant of Enlightenment-era Europe, predicted Napoleon’s rise seven years before…May 11May 11
Rhys B.A Fast Walker in a Slow Walker WorldHave you ever been a fast walker — just quick enough that everyone else moves a little too slow for you — slow enough that you might bump…Jan 24Jan 24
Rhys B.“Left Wing” & “Right Wing” BeginningsWhen talking politics, the terms Left Wing & Right Wing get thrown around a fair bit. Depending on the subject, these binary labels inhabit…Jan 10Jan 10
Rhys B.As Long as We’re Considerate, Artificial Intelligence will be a Good ThingTruth be told, artificial intelligence (Ai) is a technology that must be respected and aptly feared, for its “Pandora’s Box” potential is…Jan 1Jan 1
Rhys B.The Shamed SoldierPlease note, this is graphic article meant to show the horrors of war. Please read at your own risk.Dec 14, 2023Dec 14, 2023
Rhys B.The Wealth of Nations & Systemic InfluencesIf you’re at all familiar with political economy, you’ve probably heard of Adam Smith and his magnum opus, The Wealth of Nations. His book…Dec 8, 2023Dec 8, 2023
Rhys B.Tell Them How They Make You FeelEarlier this year, I attended a funeral for a cousin of mine. He died young, not even 40 years old. At the funeral, a poem was passed…Dec 3, 2023Dec 3, 2023
