Have you noticed how, for some, fear has become a primary selling point in the current election cycle? James Bovard says the 'freedom from fear' ticket is a direct route to tyranny.

One of the strongest arguments against social media is how it celebrates and rewards the fake. Charles Hugh Smith describes how all the world's a stage when engagement takes precedence over reality.

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In a world where nothing is certain, anything is possible. Doug Casey has some wisdom to impart as to how to best prepare for rising prices and falling values--inflation and social decay.

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