Resilient Politics

Fromm on Authoritarian vs. Biophilic Rulers and Why It Matters

Eric Fromm, a psychologist and philosopher famous in the 70s, wrote about the difference between authoritarian and biophilic leaders. His points are especially relevant, and illuminating, regarding current events today. I want to explain his ideas, but first I invite you to use your imagination with me. Imagine Imagine that there is a flower garden… Continue reading Fromm on Authoritarian vs. Biophilic Rulers and Why It Matters

Resilient Politics, The Virtue of Justice

Why Ice’s Current Behavior Matters to Everyone

In this post, I want to discuss why ICE’s current behavior matters to everyone, whether you are democrat, republican, libertarian, or something else. To explain this, let me tell you about several recent events in the news, some of which you are probably aware. One: On March 15 of last year, ICE deported a man… Continue reading Why Ice’s Current Behavior Matters to Everyone