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Pre-Order the Kindle version now here.  Print versions will be available April 22, 2022 In 1513, Niccolò Machiavelli wrote The Prince as a guidebook for rulers—how to seize power, how to keep it, and how to appear noble while doing neither. On the surface, it was advice for kings. But the subtext was something far more dangerous. It was written to enlighten the regular people. To help those at the bottom see the machinery of control. To make power legible. To whisper: this is how it works, and this is how it will use you. In 2025, I’ve written The...

The Mountain The air was colder here. The wind came down from the mountain in long, sharp breaths, cutting through the layers of wool and leather. The Lieutenant stood with his men at the base of the towering peak, its summit obscured by swirling clouds. They had come too far to turn back. The mountain stood like a wall, its sheer face daring them to try. The Lieutenant adjusted his coat and looked at his men. Their faces were pale and tired, the thin air making their breaths come hard. The last of the hardtack food had run out two...

There’s a moment in every creative’s life when the dream starts to become real. You feel it in your bones. You’ve spent years in the dark, making things for no one, maybe even talking to yourself more than anyone else. But then something shifts. You decide to show your work to others and someone sees it. Moreover, they share it. Suddenly, people are pointing in your direction and whispering: “You gotta check this out.” That’s the first life of a creative. I call it the Growth Phase. It’s thrilling. It’s terrifying. And if you’re not careful, it’s the manic high...

Last year I wrote a script for video based on Plato's Timaeus. I have not finished all the visuals yet, but I wanted to share the written version. NARRATOR In the captivating pages of Plato's 'Timaeus,' we find Socrates deep in contemplation, delving into the profound exploration of the qualities that might adorn the most ideal government. Socrates envisions a society where warriors exhibit fair judgment, mercy, and fierceness. Guardians, balancing passion, and philosophy, ensure equal opportunities for men and women, fostering communal living and education for unity. Rulers prioritize citizens' well-being and worthiness. Socrates expresses excitement for its dynamic...

I Know What is Being Predicted About Art in 2025.   There will always be some poor bastard who says the fight is over before it has even begun. That the great paintings have already been painted, and there is nothing new to be seen. That the artist’s hands have been replaced, and the purpose has been drained from creation itself. These morons whisper it like a funeral hymn, like the fading echo of a civilization crumbling under its own hubris. They sit in the shadows and tell themselves that there is nothing left to be done, that they were born...