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The 21st Century: An Age of Reckoning for Capitalism and the Dawn of Self-Determination

When Vladimir Lenin predicted capitalism's collapse a century ago, he saw what others refused to acknowledge—that a system built on endless accumulation would eventually consume itself. The 2008 financial crisis brought his prophecy to the brink of fulfillment, as the world watched titans of finance crumble under the weight of their own excess. Yet what should have been capitalism's death knell became instead its most damning revelation. Governments that had pleaded empty coffers when it came to schools and hospitals suddenly discovered endless reserves to bail out the very institutions that caused the catastrophe. The message was unmistakable: in capitalism's hierarchy of value, the wealthy are immortal, while the poor remain eternally expendable.   This betrayal laid bare the crumbling foundations of capitalism's social contract. The myth of meritocracy withered as those who engineered the crisis received golden parachutes while ordinary people lost homes and liveliho...

Monogamy vs. Polygamy: The Paradox of Responsibility in Modern Relationships

The great cultural collision of our age has brought many traditions into conflict, but few debates reveal as much about a society's values as the tension between monogamy and polygamy. While Western modernity often dismisses polygamy as a relic of "backward" cultures, a closer examination reveals an uncomfortable truth: the monogamous ideal, as practiced today, frequently fails in its central promise of fostering responsible, committed relationships. What emerges instead is a paradox—a system meant to channel desire into stable unions that often drives it underground into realms of secrecy and exploitation.   The Western model of monogamy arrived in Africa and other colonized regions wrapped in the language of morality and progress, yet its track record tells a different story. Walk along the beaches of Mombasa or Dakar, and you will find European tourists—many wearing wedding rings—negotiating prices with local sex workers. These are not anomalies but symptoms of a syste...

Parents or Children: Who Truly Owes the Other?

From childhood, we’re taught that children owe their parents a lifelong debt—for food, shelter, education, and love. This belief is so ingrained that many spend their lives trying to "repay" their parents. But this ignores a fundamental truth: children never asked to be born. The decision to bring a child into the world rests solely with parents, families, and society. If anything, it is parents who owe their children—not the other way around. This article challenges the notion of filial obligation by examining: The Unilateral Decision of Birth Parental Responsibility vs. Favors The Unhealthy Reality of Human Existence Part 1: The Choice to Bring a Child Into the World 1. No Child Consents to Birth Biological Fact: Conception and birth are decisions made by parents, whether intentional (planned pregnancy) or unintentional (rape, failed contraception). Social Pressures: Families often pressure couples to have children; societies outlaw abortion, removing bodily autonomy. Exam...