Writer (published), philosopher (Ph.D), explorer of ideas about the future (I hope that doesn't sound too pretentious). Special interests: critical thinking, studying both the short-term & long-term effects of globalism, as well as their historical origins. Former libertarian who believes those ideas, properly understood, still have a place at the table. I don't presently care to align myself with a specific ideology, as that can sabotage one's thinking from within. I already receive the OpEdNews Newsletter daily.