The Perri Platform

Amor Fati translates to “the love of one’s fate”. Friedrich Nietzsche philosophized this concept and proclaimed it as the most suitable mode of living. To embrace all aspects of your life as good or at the very least, necessary. We explore the idea and reveal what works and what doesn’t.

Doug Ford’s Ontario Government releases their plan for reopening the province. Models have shown a decline in Covid-19 cases and this has given officials some hope. We go through the entire document and highlight the key points. Then, we discuss how a “new normal” is likely to form in a world post Covid-19.

Reports indicate that Kim Jong Un, the tyrannical ruler of North Korea, may be dead. A botched heart surgery could have been the undoing of this supreme leader. We discuss the validity of the reports and explore other possibilities for his disappearance. Then, we highlight the issue of succession. Replacing him with a greater evil would be a recipe for disaster.

The National Post puts out an article citing the possibility of a second Cold War forming around the West and China. We highlight the issues with nuclear weapons, the continued battle between democracy and authoritarianism and how we can navigate this dangerous terrain.

A Nova Scotia gunman wreaks havoc across the province throughout a 12-hour killing spree. The lives of roughly 20 people were claimed during this senseless act of violence (including an RCMP officer). We explain the series of events that unfolded and address the controversy surrounding the lack of emergency alerts.

Reports indicate that the federal government is toying with the notion of introducing laws to curb misinformation. Lies about Covid-19 can have tremendous consequences and that is understandable. We discuss whether citizens are the greatest source of misinformation or are other groups more responsible. Then, we lay out the issues with giving the government this type of interpretative power.

Comparative advantage, free trade and globalism have powered large economic gains in recent history. We examine the cost savings that stem from global supply chains and balance them with the negatives. As we see from the current Covid-19 environment, being dependent on international trade can leave you in a precarious position. How much security are we willing to sacrifice in the name of efficiency?

Contrary to common advice, Sweden has diverted from a countrywide lockdown. They are encouraging citizens to become infected with Covid-19 in hopes of kickstarting herd immunity. We explore this tactic and outline the flaws and benefits within it. Has Sweden got the right approach or are they headed for failure?

The Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is designed to mitigate the economic fallout of Covid-19. This program offers $2,000 per month to eligible Canadians. We outline how this is not a UBI pilot and why lacking a universal aspect poses numerous issues.

Canada strikes an agreement to supply light armored vehicles (LAVs) to Saudi Arabia for $14 billion dollars. We reveal the true nature of Saudi Arabia by citing their numerous human rights violations and ponder about the ethical implications of arming them.