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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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How World Leaders Should Handle Donald Trump
How World Leaders Should Handle Donald Trump
Tips from the frontlines of a secure mental health facility and my favourite patient, Ricky.
Argumentative Penguin
Feb 17
I Don’t Need the Government to Defend My Faith
I Don’t Need the Government to Defend My Faith
A countercultural faith doesn’t need any government approval
Benjamin Sledge
Feb 12
Stupidity is Not Progress
Stupidity is Not Progress
Are we smarter than our past? Or just more equipped to fail?
Benjamin Sledge
Jan 29
The Teetotalers Are Back at It Again
The Teetotalers Are Back at It Again
The “Sober Curious” movement has begun demonizing those who drink alcohol
Benjamin Sledge
Jan 20
Abortion, Ethics, and the Dangers of Simplistic Narratives
Abortion, Ethics, and the Dangers of Simplistic Narratives
Moving beyond extremes and towards understanding and compromise
Mallory Mosner
Dec 31, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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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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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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
“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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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