[On Power] Astrology is slop mysticism for the 21st century, which has been mainstreamed because it lacks the complexity of the gnostics, hermeticists, and theosophists. One characteristic of pop astrology is the assumption of a zodiac sign: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Sagittarius (this one has been assigned to me), etc.
[Poem] Where can the frontiersman go once the frontier has gone? Maybe he looks within. Written in July 2026. Beyond the Last Frontier.pdfGoogle Docs
[On Power] Throughout history, there has always been an outlet for the boldest of humanity to take a chance. That chance was on the frontier: wild, lawless, vast, and overflowing with the opportunity to make a name for oneself. Whether this was as a soldier, settler, or businessman, the frontier
[Poem] This was actually revealed to me in a dream. Written in June 2026. A dream of nine chambers.pdfGoogle Docs
[Research] [EMI] Authored by Dr. Shengzhe Wang and myself, this study investigates the effects of breaking and non-breaking waves against an offshore floating wind turbine as a function of its position and orientation through the numerical solver, DualSPHysics. Presented to EMI (Engineering Mechanics Institute) for their 2026 conference. Peer-
[On Power] [Social anthropology] The words "civilization" and "barbarism" are used liberally without care. Often, civilization (and "democracy") is simply the de facto force of good and vice versa. In the United States, the right loves to claim themselves as the civilizing force against
[Research] [Article] Imagine for a moment. You walk out onto a busy street—like-minded people bustling, dining, and laughing. No smell of gasoline and no sign of smog. The atmosphere is clear and an ocean breeze winds between buildings. You walk a few blocks away and look upon a
[Poem] What happens after the heart stops before the brain? What do we call the state of being alive and dead? I have looked. There is no good term. Written in February 2026. The quiet curtain call.pdfGoogle Docs
[On Power] At one point in time, Nick Fuentes called himself a libertarian. In fact, he partially credits Young Americans for Liberty, of which I worked for, for his initial rise to prominence. He is far from alone. If you have been monitoring the political climate for the last decade,
[Poem] [Mythic] They say it's lonely at the top. Written in January 2026. The Lone High House of Hellen.pdfGoogle Docs
[On Power] In previous posts, I have analyzed the republic and emphasized its essential reliance on civic virtue, or preference for the common good above all else, as the cornerstone of its health. But where does civic virtue originate, and what sustains it? If you have taken a course of
[Poem] Remember to brood every once in a while. On Brooding.pdfGoogle Docs
[Fiction] [Short story] [Absurdist sword & sorcery] Blagg the Jester amuses himself when he is sent to hell by a spiteful sorcerer. Laughter of the DamnedGoogle Docs
[On Power] The 20th century has spawned a monopoly on governance. With its powerhouse economy, cultural institutions, and unrivaled military, the U.S. has managed to completely dominate the world for a century. The U.S. victory of WWI and WWII has allowed them to "export democracy" to
[Poem] Where do we get when a society no longer rewards virtue and restraint? Resentment and bitterness, probably. Written in December 2025. Wretched Virtue.pdfGoogle Docs
[On Power] With the advent of Trump, the United States has seen something of a renaissance in political thought, particularly on the right. For the first time since World War II, the neo-liberal and neo-conservative monopoly yielded to a surge of nationalism and populism. Political thinkers from the
[On Power] From "we live in a democracy" to "we live in a republic", both are laughable at best. At one point, we might have lived under one of these. However, both terms have been so thoroughly distorted through years of state and media propaganda, that
[Research] [Abstract] [ICCE] Authored by Dr. Shengzhe Wang and myself, this abstract investigates the two-way interactions between a breaking wave and a floating breakwater through the numerical solver, DualSPHysics. Presented to ICCE (International Conference on Coastal Engineering) for their 2026 conference. Peer-reviewed paper is ongoing. ICCE 2026_LB1_
[Music] [Instrumental] Co-written by myself and the great Steven Wesson way back in 2018. The first music I have ever recorded.
[Poem] [Political] Taking a slightly more literal meaning of Murray N. Rothbard's essay, "The Anatomy of the State", I wrote this to express my contempt in the most grotesque way possible. Written in November 2025. Anatomy of the State.pdfGoogle Docs
[Poem] [Biblical] One of the greatest virtues that does not get enough attention is the 'virtue of creation'. While I am not Christian, I write this poem from a Christian lens, with the virtue coming from God. Written in November 2025. On The Virtue of Creation.pdfGoogle Docs
[Poem] [Cosmic horror] This poem is written from the perspective of Lovecraft. In life, he was a staunch materialist. This poem asks whether he really believed that or if he was lying to himself to keep himself sane. Written in November 2025. A Midnight Memoir from H.P. Lovecraft.pdfGoogle
[Poem] [Cosmic horror] [Nietzschean] I wrote this after comparing the ideologies of Nietzsche and Lovecraft. For Lovecraft, the protagonist would go mad from staring into the abyss. For Nietzsche, the Ubermensch was the one who would not. However, to what extent is madness enlightenment? This is my second most ambitious
[Poem] [Historical] [Political] A poem about the historical fall of the Roman Republic. It is partially written from the perspective of Brutus, who viewed Rome through rose-colored glasses. Written in September 2025. Folly (For Liberty).pdfGoogle Docs