Civil War Huckleberries
The US hasn’t quite yet committed itself to a full-scale civil war, but the friction is causing smoke. Here are our thoughts on how this might play out.
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The Deep End: ISG’s intellectual and philosophical laboratory.
The Strength of the Pack
Introduction We think of ISG as a “pack” or community, an homage to Rudyard Kipling’s famous “The Law of the Jungle“, in which he wrote: The strength of the pack…
The Best Medicine: Lessons from Afghanistan
It’s time to get personal at ISG. Learn some of the foundational experiences that helped shape our philosophy, mentality, and approach.
Toxic Masculinity: Don’t knock it ’til you try it
You’ve probably heard of toxic masculinity. You’ve probably heard the outrage on both sides. Want the reality without the politics? Check us out.
Thoughts on Socialism
Socialism has emerged among western Millennials as the alternative to abusive capitalism. What’s the problem? We haven’t had capitalism in more than 100 years.
Spheres of Violence 2: Realistic Conflict Theory
Conflict is a topic that demands our attention, yet few of us know much about it’s roots. We discuss why we’re not as far from ‘Lord of the Flies’ as…
Gell-Mann Amnesia and Group Identity
Schopenhauer said “All truth passes through 3 stages”. Here we discuss why ridicule and violent opposition are the defenses of weak organizations.
Spheres of Violence 3: The Universal Language
Those encouraging violence in our society are trapping us in a deadly game. We discuss the outcomes and consequences of the “Boys of Low Standing” and violence.
