Archive - David Moscrop

Speeding Into Oblivion

We're doing too much, too fast in a world dominated by political and economic inequality.

Jul 23 •

Politics Should Be Conflictual, but It Should Not Be Violent

We're teetering on the edge of something very nasty. The moment calls for us to double down on deep democracy.

Jul 16 •

The Obliteration of Thinking

It's July and I'm thinking a lot about...thinking. Or the lack thereof.

Jul 9 •

What Does Collapse Look Like?

Probably a lot like what we're seeing now. But we shouldn't give up.

Jul 2 •

June 2024

Unscheduled Summer Break: Debilitating Pain Edition. (And An Apology Sale.)

I've done it. I've become the stock image of a guy with an aching jaw radiating red. But I won't use that picture. I must simply draw the line…

Jun 18 •

Saying True Things Out Loud

The decline of US democracy has major implications for America and the world. It's beyond time for the holdouts to accept that we're in serious and…

Jun 11 •

Who Wins with Electric Vehicles?

If personal vehicles are here to stay (they are), we need to think about how workers fit into the EV transition. And how to protect them. That may mean…

Jun 4 •

May 2024

Pierre Poilievre Is Spreading Bullshit. Does Anyone Care?

Can we fact-check our way to better politics? Not really. But sort of. Either way, it's worth trying.

May 28 •

Who's Afraid of Plant-Based Ice Cream?

When every little petty grievance and misunderstanding opens a new front in the culture wars, we're in big trouble.

May 21 •

Why Good Information is Gold

I spent a week mostly offline and it reminded me why being online is necessary. And dangerous.

May 14 •

It's a Very Special "I'm Moving (In This Economy?)" Sale and Personal Note

It's short and sweet. I'll be back soon, but in the meantime...

May 3 •

April 2024

Three Books About Politics and Power That You Should Read

Plus, an appeal to help Umar Zameer and his family recover financially after his acquittal.

Apr 23 •

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