Category Archives: Evidentialism

The Great Uncoupling


On July 1, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court told us what 2025 would look like: Trump would return to office, with unlimited freedom and power.

Its presidential immunity ruling — ironically entitled Trump v. United States — ended the American experiment and set into motion the only sane response to the pending insanity from the Christian Right.

I call it The Great Uncoupling.

Not from reality: I’ll leave that to the religious. No, an uncoupling from The Great American Din: the 24/7 news; social media idiots selling “their best selves;” conspiracy podcasters; clickbait.

In short, the taproot of our national cortisol addiction. And while it’s impossible to go cold turkey, we can begin a gradual withdrawal.

The sentinel for this shift must be none other than the god of Evidentialism, Marcus Aurelius. His Meditations offers wisdom not just for emperors, but for anyone about to enter the Trumpisphere. Here’s the blueprint he provides:

Power Over Mind

“You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”

What It Means: This principle is at the core of Stoic philosophy. Marcus reminds us that while we can’t control the rise of Trumpism or the chaos it brings, we can control our reactions.

How to Apply It: Focus exclusively on your sphere of influence. Direct your energy toward tangible local impact through community service, mutual aid, and practical support for those in need, while maintaining enough awareness to stay informed without becoming consumed.

Action Over Debate

“Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.”

What It Means: Aurelius warns against fruitless debates and performative virtue. Being “good” isn’t about perfection; it’s about consistent, meaningful actions.

How to Apply It: Transform online energy into real-world impact. Replace social media debates with direct community action, whether through local volunteering, supporting justice organizations, or creating neighborhood support networks. Stop doomscrolling.

Truth and Integrity

“If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true, do not say it.”

What It Means: Integrity is non-negotiable, even in the face of widespread dishonesty and manipulation. Stay rooted in truth and morality, no matter how tempting shortcuts may be.

How to Apply It: Break the outrage cycle. Fact-check rigorously before sharing information and respond to inflammatory content with thoughtful action rather than reactive anger. Beware any corporate media.

Rising Above

”The best revenge is to not be like your enemy.”

What It Means: While it’s easy to mirror the tactics of those we oppose, true victory lies in maintaining humanity despite provocation.

How to Apply It: Channel anger into creation. Transform reactive energy into building new systems, support networks, and community structures that make the old ones obsolete.

Quality of Thought

“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”

What It Means: Happiness stems not from external circumstances but from cultivating a disciplined and constructive mindset.

How to Apply It: Curate your mental diet. Ruthlessly eliminate sources of outrage and replace them with inputs that inform, inspire, and enable practical action.

The Balance of Civic Duty

“That which is not good for the swarm, neither is it good for the bee.”

What It Means: The Great Uncoupling isn’t about abandoning civic responsibilities—it’s about engaging more effectively while maintaining mental sovereignty.

How to Apply It: Build wisdom networks. Create or join spaces for thoughtful dialogue where people can process events, share resources, and coordinate meaningful action without feeding the outrage machine.

Marcus teaches that strength comes not from hiding from the storm, but from the inner resilience that manifests by helping others weather it. The Great Uncoupling is our strategic repositioning: stepping back from chaos to engage more effectively with challenges that truly matter.

Let The Great Uncoupling begin—not as retreat, but as revolution in how we engage with truth, our world and each other.

The Weight of Gravity (or The Benefits of Ironical Living)


The Weight of Gravity

Life whispers, Be here, now.
The breath of this moment,
the sunlight slicing through blinds,
the hum of your own pulse—
this is all that exists.

Yet, somewhere, beyond
the reach of our skin,
an infinity expands —
untouchable, unknowable,
demanding our reverence.

We are told:
plant your feet in the soil of today,
feel the dirt between your toes,
but don’t forget
the stars burning light-years away.
Carry the weight of eternity
while dancing in seconds.

How cruelly beautiful
this contradiction—
to be both sand and mountain,
raindrop and ocean,
a fleeting ember
in an unending fire.

We chase permanence
with hearts built to break,
build monuments to memory
on the soft soil of now.
We are asked to hold the infinite,
but it slips,
always slips
through the cracks of our fingers.

Still, we try.
We inhale the present
and exhale a prayer
to eternity,
knowing we’ll never
truly
understand either.

The Two-Party Failure


Nepotism is not governance, yet here we are, caught between family fiefdoms masquerading as leadership.

Joe Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter is a gut punch to the idea of equal justice under the law. It reeks of elite privilege, where political dynasties protect their own while the rest of us are told to trust the system. A president shielding his son from consequences is not compassion—it’s corruption, plain and simple.

Then there’s Donald Trump, who never misses an opportunity to turn government into a family business. Appointing Charles Kushner, Ivanka’s father-in-law, as ambassador to France is bad enough. But adding Massad Boulos, Tiffany’s father-in-law, as a senior adviser on Middle Eastern affairs? That’s next-level arrogance. These aren’t just bad optics—they’re an insult to the very concept of public service.

These moves by Biden and Trump are two sides of the same rotted coin. One shields his son, the other promotes his daughters’ in-laws, but both use their positions to advance their personal networks.

The message is clear: the rules are for you, not for them. This is not leadership. This is dynastic rule.

And we keep letting it happen. We rage for a moment, shout into the void, and then resign ourselves to the inevitability of it all. Because what’s the alternative? The other guy? Biden’s defenders cry foul over Hunter’s legal troubles, insisting he was unfairly targeted. Trump’s camp insists nepotism is fine because “he trusts family.”

Both sides are wrong. Both sides are corrupt. And both parties are laughing at us as they entrench their power.

It doesn’t have to be this way. We don’t have to live in a country where every election boils down to choosing which self-serving dynasty we’re willing to endure for the next four years. We don’t have to keep settling for a system designed to serve the powerful, not the people.

The two-party system has failed. It thrives on division and power hoarding, offering no real alternatives. Biden’s pardon and Trump’s nepotism are just symptoms of the disease. The cure isn’t reforming these parties—it’s replacing them. We need a third party, a centrist coalition focused on competence, ethics, and evidence-based solutions. We need leaders who put the public good above personal loyalty.

Enter Evidentialism, the centrist-left political party. It’s a faith, yes, but it’s also a philosophy that demands accountability. It celebrates reason, science, and the pursuit of truth. It rejects the cult of personality in favor of facts and transparency.

In politics, this means policies rooted in data, not ideology. It means rejecting the nepotism and backroom deals that have brought us to this moment.

Imagine a political movement where decisions are guided by what works, not what polls well. Where climate policy is informed by scientists, not donors. Where healthcare reform addresses the root causes of inequality instead of catering to the loudest lobbyists. This isn’t a dream—it’s a necessity.

Biden’s pardon and Trump’s shameless nepotism are proof of one thing: the system isn’t working for us.

It’s time to break the cycle. No more families in power. No more excuses. Faith in facts, accountability, and the possibility of something better—that’s the future we should be fighting for.