Author Archives: bryan

Though Adam Smith is frequently associated with modern capitalism, he could be accused of or credited with (depending on your perspective) some socialist thought as well, as illustrated in this passage from ‘The Wealth of Nations’: “In the progress of … Continue reading →

The following paragraph is an excerpt from the work of fiction ‘Dark Eden’ by Chris Beckett; (the character is 15 year old John the day after he stood his ground and killed a leopard, when instead he could have easily … Continue reading →

When you meet someone for the first time and ask, “What do you do?” what are you really asking? “What purpose do you serve??” – “Are you a useful member of society??” – “Should I talk to you??” – “Are … Continue reading →

Last week I discovered a renewed, streamlined Purpose having shed the heft of heavy garments worn to protect me from (what I had perceived as) the cold indifference of other’s judgments. I discovered that these judgments (that I believed were … Continue reading →

The light spread, suddenly. It took many years though for a full appreciation. It began from above and behind as a warm, luminous glow with occasional hazy, humid patches, ultimately graduating to a few silky, white clouds surrounded by seas … Continue reading →