What happens when the dystopian prophecies of 1941, 1976, and 1982 become our lived reality? Revisit a decade-old analysis of My Film Course featuring Citizen Kane, Network, and Blade Runner, now updated for the age of AI and Surveillance Capitalism. From media barons to algorithmic enslavement, discover why the fight for the human soul is no longer science fiction—it's the evening news.
The Gospel of Empty Calories: Why “Liberal Media” is a Corporate Fairy Tale
Think the US has a "liberal media"? Think again. Dive into the "Billionaire Firewall," the "Lake Michigan Whale Grift," and the biological paradox that explains why we're addicted to empty news calories. It's time to stop attacking the narrative and start exposing the scam.
The Custodians of the Aftermath:
Why are Millennials the most burnt out generation? It’s not just the work—it’s the mental gymnastics of surviving a world built by Biff Tannens. Discover why we’ve become the "Custodians of the Aftermath" and the unexpected power of our "useless" knowledge.
Explore the hidden industrial history of the holidays and the unconscious rebellion of the artisan spirit. A deep dive into the 'Ghosts of Christmas Past'—from 1880s surveillance to the permanent gift of family memories.
The Toxic Business Culture: Why the ‘Square Wheel’ Ethic Is Breaking Our Politics and Brains
The VC Bro mentality and blitzscaling created a toxic business culture of 'show over substance'. We explore the 'Art of the Desk' and the dopamine loop cost of the Attention Economy, and how critical thinking can combat this ethical crisis.
SEO Tools Undermine Nuance: The Ironic War on Complexity
We explore how SEO tools undermine nuance and complexity, from Flesch-Kincaid to email structure. Discover the strategy to package complex thought for the web.
Think your neighbor is the one yelling about DEI? Think again. With bot farms now indistinguishable from humans, we’ve entered the age of the "Liars' Dividend." We break down the October 2025 data and explains why the "Anti-Woke" movement is actually a foreign Outrage Psy-Op you’re losing.
In my film course it would be my goal to emphasize that we are all just gears in the system, some larger than others, but that we must all hang on to our humanity as we become mechanized and less self sufficient if we are to remain human.
The Apple Seed Epiphany: A Vegetarian’s Logic on Eggs
A lawn-mowing "apple seed epiphany" on the nature of "biological surplus." From apple seeds to free-range eggs, explore the abstract logic of a vegetarian’s journey through the gray areas of ethical eating and the "waste not, want not" philosophy.