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The Panopticon is a place for nuanced discussions on hot topics, politics, philosophy, and more. Break free from echo chambers, sparking critical thinking for a well-rounded perspective.
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Gun Control: Penguin And Dave Behind The Veil Of Ignorance
Gun Control: Penguin And Dave Behind The Veil Of Ignorance
Why thinking without identity is what really matters in a post-modern world.
Argumentative Penguin
Nov 27
Is OnlyFans Exploiting And Abusing Men Under Twenty-Five?
Is OnlyFans Exploiting And Abusing Men Under Twenty-Five?
We’re going on a new twisty thought experiment about the perils of underdeveloped brains. This time with added testosterone.
Argumentative Penguin
Nov 18
Will The British Government Finally Tax The Royals Properly?
Will The British Government Finally Tax The Royals Properly?
King Charles and Prince William are under scrutiny for their somewhat immoral tax affairs (and it’s long overdue)
Argumentative Penguin
Nov 12
The Lost Voices of the Iraq and Afghan Wars
The Lost Voices of the Iraq and Afghan Wars
Hollywood and the book publishing industry have all but ensured a single storyline praising elite operators, but not your average soldier
Benjamin Sledge
Nov 10
Has The Blue Bubble Finally Burst?
Has The Blue Bubble Finally Burst?
For the love of god do not continue to make this a gender and race issue, democracy can no longer take the strain.
Argumentative Penguin
Nov 6
In Answer To ‘Netanyahu Got What He Wanted’
In Answer To ‘Netanyahu Got What He Wanted’
War is a complicated business Mr Papakonstantinou
Argumentative Penguin
Oct 11
The Bitter Sweet Trap of the Thirst Trap
The Bitter Sweet Trap of the Thirst Trap
Researchers examined half a million "sexy selfies" to find out why women post thirst traps online.
Carlyn Beccia
Oct 7
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Why The Panopticon + Submission Guidelines
Why The Panopticon + Submission Guidelines
The echo chamber problem and the quest for diverse voices in a new Boost publication
Benjamin Sledge
Nov 13, 2023
The Glorious Tale Of How Bennguin Came To Pass
The Glorious Tale Of How Bennguin Came To Pass
There’s a new publication in town and you are cordially invited to not submit to it (yet)
Argumentative Penguin
Nov 15, 2023
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The Hidden Hominid Psychology Of Irrational Voters
The Hidden Hominid Psychology Of Irrational Voters
Why your voting preferences are obviously 100% correct but everyone else is a simple-minded fool.
Argumentative Penguin
Oct 3
Something is Dangerously Amiss in American Christianity
Something is Dangerously Amiss in American Christianity
How politics, greed, and power have corrupted western Christians into identity politics and heresy
Benjamin Sledge
Sep 23
Is Democracy A Terrible Way Of Running A Country?
Is Democracy A Terrible Way Of Running A Country?
Someone has to steer the damn ship, so how should we pick a captain?
Argumentative Penguin
Sep 14
I Don’t Want to Hear “There Were Very Fine People on Both Sides”
I Don’t Want to Hear “There Were Very Fine People on Both Sides”
Antisemitism, opportunism, and selective concern
Mallory Mosner
Sep 11
“Smart” Phones Have Made Us All Increasingly Stupid
“Smart” Phones Have Made Us All Increasingly Stupid
Our smartphone obsession carries a hidden cost that undermines our humanity and intelligence
Benjamin Sledge
Sep 5
I’m Non-Binary: Telling Me I Should Go Is Stupid
I’m Non-Binary: Telling Me I Should Go Is Stupid
You are confusing identity and personality with biology and mental health in a way that makes you the problem.
Nick Argall
Aug 11
The Age of Everything and Nothing
The Age of Everything and Nothing
Our abundance has created the modern void instead of fulfillment
Benjamin Sledge
Aug 6
Education Shouldn’t Be The Privileged Plaything Of The Wealthy
Education Shouldn’t Be The Privileged Plaything Of The Wealthy
The grammar school kids are kicking back (and not before time).
Argumentative Penguin
Jul 18
Human History Spins On Moments And Millimetres
Human History Spins On Moments And Millimetres
Some views on assassinating your political leaders from a country that last dabbled in 1812.
Argumentative Penguin
Jul 16
Why Trans Is Here To Stay But ‘Non-Binary’ Should Go
Why Trans Is Here To Stay But ‘Non-Binary’ Should Go
We are confusing biology with personal preference, personality, and mental health in a way problematic for all involved.
Argumentative Penguin
Jul 12
After Fourteen Years The UK Has Finally Elected Some Adults
After Fourteen Years The UK Has Finally Elected Some Adults
The Penguin analysis of an interesting night of politics.
Argumentative Penguin
Jul 6
The US Faces A Stark Binary Choice Between An Old Man And A Bad Man
The US Faces A Stark Binary Choice Between An Old Man And A Bad Man
This is why the US Democrat Party needs both a Tom and Graham Brady to step up.
Argumentative Penguin
Jul 1
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