Social Theory
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The Rampage of America’s Collective Shadow
Are America’s tragedies a sign of something deeper? This article, using a Jungian lens, argues that events like assassinations and school shootings aren’t random, but eruptions of our collective shadow; a nation’s disowned rage and division manifesting through its most vulnerable. It’s a look at how our refusal to confront national trauma is tearing the country apart.
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Autonomic Synergeia: From Co-Creative Community to Generative Civilization
What if scattered pockets of generative/regenerative communities could connect into something that transforms civilization itself? All around us, infrastructures are failing while alternatives are beginning to emerge—but they remain isolated. What if they could be woven together into a whole new society? The path from individual sovereignty to collective flourishing could begin exactly where you are.
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Koinonic Syntonomy: From Individual Sovereignty to Collective Co-Creation
Something interesting happens when people become genuinely self-governing—they start seeking out others who’ve done similar work. Together, they begin to co-create small groups to address the challenges that neither isolated individualism nor unconscious group-think can solve.
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The Facets: Mapping the Architecture of Everyday Extraction
That draining feeling you get from everyday life? There’s a pattern to it. This is the final part of a 3-part series on extractive systems. After naming the feeling and decoding the hidden architecture, this piece maps how extraction manifests across nine ‘Facets’—from work and technology to relationships and housing.
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The Hidden Architecture of Extraction: How These Systems Work
This is the second part of a 3-part series. Ever wonder why some systems leave you feeling drained while others energize you? It’s not random—there’s a predictable three-level blueprint that’s been used for centuries, from feudal lords to social media platforms. Once you can see the architecture, you can finally understand where you fit and make better choices about your participation.
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Extractive Systems: Why Things Feel As If They’re Draining Us
Part 1 of a 3-part series exploring ‘extractive systems’ and how they shape our daily experiences. This post introduces the analytical framework.
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Modern Extraction: How We Became ‘Always Available’
What is an ‘extractive system’? How does ‘extraction’ occur in contemporary life?
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Rhyming History
Look closely at France in the 1780s and you’ll see how it rhymes with the US in 2025: extreme wealth inequality, rising debt, and a profound distrust in the very institutions meant to serve ‘the people.’
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