It is an irony of modern democracy that elected politicians need be loyal only to those who elected them.
Posts by Nissa Tolton
Nissa Tolton is an author of historical and contemporary fiction.
Progressive Perfectionism
Perfection is the enemy of better
The Algorithm
Billionaire-controlled social media has emerged as democracy’s greatest threat. Be it disinformation, conspiracy theories, rage-bait, or Russian election interference, the algorithms of platforms like X-twitter and Facebook promote social discord and distractions from real problems. Democracies of affected countries no longer function as democracies. The dissolution of the USA in 2025 is an example of … read more
The Unpredictability of the Inevitable
Perfect storms cannot be predicted, but they can be prepared for.
A successful civilisation is doomed by its own success
What it means for a civilisation to become old has little to do with its age in years. It has a specific meaning.
Kein Heimweg
Wer nach rechts abbiegt, am Rechner zufliegt
De Facto Conspiracies
There are conspiracies which do not exist, but which act like they do.
Inflection Point 2025
Inflection points are brief windows in time when trends turn into paradigms.
Community is Double-Plus Good
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Size Justifies
When you know it’s big, what other questions matter?