This essay’s main theme concerns revolution. The year is 154 BCE. The location, China. Seven princes of the Han dynasty are plotting a revolution. They are resisting the centralization of the government. (One might consider this a “state’s rights” issue.) … Read more

This is the first of a series of essays about various subjects which involve money in one way or another. For some reason money seems to be an important part of our lives and has a lot to do with … Read more

This essay is about reputation. According to Shakespeare: Iago: Good name in man and woman, dear my lord, is the immediate jewel of their souls.  Who steals my purse steals trash; ‘tis something, nothing; ‘Twas mine, ‘tis his, and has … Read more

This essay is about religion as an institution. As background I will provide a brief summary of the conclusions of the first essay in this “Invisible Hand” series which examined the physical object nature of our money and some of … Read more

Thia essay is about property and ownership.  As background I will provide a brief summary of the conclusions of the first essay in this “Invisible Hand” series which examined the physical object nature of our money and some of the … Read more

Thia essay is about privacy.  As background I will provide a brief summary of the conclusions of the first essay in this “Invisible Hand” series which examined the physical object nature of our money and some of the unfortunate consequences … Read more

This essay is about poverty.  As background I will provide a brief summary of the conclusions of the first essay in this “Invisible Hand” series which examined the physical object nature of our money and some of the unfortunate consequences … Read more

This essay is about migration. As background I will provide a brief recap in summary of the conclusions of the first essay in this “Invisible Hand” series which examined the physical object nature of our money and some of the … Read more

This essay’s main theme is loyalty which will take some definition and some explanation. Our old friend Wikipedia provides a brief definition as QUOTE “faithfulness or a devotion to a person, country, group, or cause.” UNQUOTE. Wikipedia also points out … Read more

This essay’s main theme is loneliness and social isolation. It would appear that in the modern world people are feeling increased loneliness and separateness. Reports of studies show that a shockingly high proportion of adults have one or fewer persons … Read more