Where did belief in God decline? And the sad news: The 21st century will still be a century of religion
[ 6 minutes to read] For anyone expecting religion simply to disappear as education, science and technology advance, the first decades…
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God didn’t say that. Neither did your pastor. AI did
[ 10 minutes to read] Imagine scrolling through social media one evening when your pastor appears on the screen. His face…
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Are Trump and Musk the best friends again?
[ 9 minutes to read] A year ago, Donald Trump and Elon Musk appeared to have transformed one of the strangest…
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Tech Bros: One algorithm elects president
[ 7 minutes to read] “Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power and influence that literally…
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The evolution of Satan: A God’s servant and the Prince of evil
[ 20 minutes to read] You think you know him, of course. The red skin, the horns, the pitchfork, the tail….
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Pedophilia: “There’ll be a guillotine for this!” And Trump
[ 6 minutes to read] Since I am open about my lifelong mental health struggles, I am also open about having…
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Will smartphones one day listen to us all the time?
[ 5 minutes to read] Every few months, someone experiences the same unsettling coincidence. They discuss a holiday with a friend,…
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Inherited wealth, little innovation, lower taxes?
[ 22 minutes to read] Capitalism has always been sold as a system of competition. The idea appears straightforward. Anyone with…
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Even the Pope can be sometimes right
[ 3 minutes to read] I am not only an atheist, but I also dispute central tenets of Christianity. I believe…
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USA’s and China’s AI Race. NATO buys scrap from the USA
[ 3 minutes to read] Artificial intelligence will shape the twenty-first century. Anyone who still doubts that reality ignores the biggest…
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The secret psychology of dictators
[ 8 minutes to read] Dictators do not emerge randomly. They emerge from deep psychological mechanisms rooted inside human evolution, fear,…
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Prediction of racial hate in the world
[ 4 minutes to read] At first glance, people ask a simple question. Is racial hate rising or declining? However, the…
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The decline of truth in the information age
[ 4 minutes to read] The information age does not simply expand knowledge. It reshapes how truth functions. Data multiplies. Sources…
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America and Europe need two Richelieus
[ 8 minutes to read] Modern Western politics often behaves like a nervous committee rather than a strategic civilization. The United…
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Chains of the Mind: How Religious Dogma and Superstition are Stalling Nigeria’s Future
[ 2 minutes to read] By: Irfan Bayei As we cross over into 2026, while the rest of the world races…
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We want state atheism, but not the Chinese one
[ 6 minutes to read] Humanity stands between two worlds. One still kneels before invisible gods, while the other slowly rises…
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Why humanity never learns from history
[ 5 minutes to read] Every generation thinks it is smarter than the one before. It believes wars belong to the…
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The cognitive limits of democracy
[ 5 minutes to read] Democracy was built on a dream. It promised collective wisdom, shared power, and the rule of…
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Does morality make sense? How did we get here?
[ 6 minutes to read] Morality is one of the strangest human inventions. It shapes our lives, our politics, our wars,…
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Global health care system? 90 million people could live in a decade
[ 5 minutes to read] A truly global health system could save more lives than any single humanitarian effort in history….
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History of Chinese disregard of human rights
[ 12 minutes to read] China’s ascent to global power dazzled the world. With record-breaking infrastructure, a booming tech sector, and…
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How can science know? Here’s everything you need to know
[ 10 minutes to read] People have always asked what is true. But few stop to ask how we know. Science…
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The bloody and brutal history of church building
[ 8 minutes to read] This evolutionary adaptation—or by-product—led us to build churches. But it also brought blood. I have found…
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The Silent Gatekeeper: How AI Filters Influence Our Worldview
[ 5 minutes to read] Artificial intelligence has embedded itself into nearly every aspect of modern life. It helps people make…
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The PayPal Mafia’s Power Play: Peter Thiel’s Grip on Washington
[ 5 minutes to read] Peter Thiel is one of the most powerful men alive (if you want to sue me,…
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Ethical AI? It cannot be because of the super-rich
[ 13 minutes to read] Artificial intelligence could change the world for the better. It could expose hidden power structures, dismantle…
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Nominee #18: Maria Ressa
[ 3 minutes to read] Maria Ressa: A Beacon of Press Freedom and Resilience Maria Ressa, born on October 2, 1963,…
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Cultural Christianity: A Modern Dilemma for Secular Thought
[ 4 minutes to read] In recent years, some of the most prominent atheists and secular figures have made a startling…
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How religion thwarts scientific, economic and societal progress
[ 21 minutes to read] Iran has been involved in nuclear development for nearly 70 years. Its suspected efforts toward a…
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AI, the super-rich and the end of freethinking
[ 3 minutes to read] I cannot hide that I was inspired by the article on Freethinkers International. My original idea…
