Experimental attempts to alter the state of mind of soldiers is not new. What is the human mind–and who does it belong to?
The Mother-Daughter Rivalry | The Venusian Archetype
While father-and-son and even mother-and-son relationships have a long history of getting the lion’s share of the limelight; of particular interest to me, however, was the relationship between Venus and her daughter, Jupiter.
The Ancient Mesopotamian Quest for Divine Justice | The Legend of Inanna
At the heart of Inanna’s quest for justice is a provocation. A provocation spurred on by perceived acts of disloyalty, slights to her status, romantic mishaps, sexual transgressions and even acts of violence.
The Code of Hammurabi | A Legacy of Law
Criticisms notwithstanding, the fact remains that our modern legal system is not too different from Hammurabi’s time and is even considered to be a continuation of it.
The Journey to Judgement | A Hypothesis of the Afterlife
Now, imagine, if you will, that you were given one final opportunity and chance to make amends from the astral realm. The people who you hurt cannot see you, hear you, touch you or even fathom the possibility that you are there.
The Past, Present and Future of Free Speech
The 21st century tools which have given power and control to the masses, has also created a handful of powerful tech companies; providing a unique challenge to both legislators and users regarding its use and abuse.
The Genetic Impetus for War and The Collective Karma of Surviving Descendants
When whole clans, communities and countries begin to feel these emotions–war is born. Did our ancestors make the right decision to wage war?
The Hushed Heritage of War | The Silent Screams of Comfort Women
In 1993, the Japanese government finally acknowledged the atrocities. Many Japanese officials, however, have maintained that it was not sexual slavery, but voluntary prostitution.
The Natural Order of War
War is organised violence. War is violent, unpredictable and chaotic. What we don’t seem to recognise is that it takes strategy and organisation to create a war and to lead a people to victory.
A Non-Declaration of War | The Philosophy of Ancient India
Indian armies have historically been on the defensive and have failed, time and time again, to project power to take out their enemies.