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Dodo

 The dodo, a now-extinct bird native to Mauritius, serves as a powerful metaphor for the importance of defense and vigilance. Its tragic demise is a lesson about what can happen when natural defenses are stripped away. Without the ability to protect itself from the new predators introduced by human colonizers, the dodo quickly vanished, leaving behind a legacy of caution about the consequences of being defenseless. In today’s world, the threats are different but equally dangerous. The forces that threaten our existence are not predators in the wild but rather the insidious influences of modern society. Corporations, driven by profit, have mastered the art of distraction. They keep generations idle or, worse, engaged in a constant cycle of superficial engagement—unnecessary social media, endless showoffs, and the pursuit of hollow validation.  This manufactured idleness is not harmless. It erodes the natural defenses that should protect us—critical thinking, meaningful engagement, and a

Hypocrites - seasonal

  It's deeply troubling how hypocrisy dominates global narratives. At one time, Malala Yousafzai was elevated as a symbol of women's education, her story wielded by certain powers to serve their agendas. Back then, the world echoed with concern over women's rights and education, supposedly standing against false propaganda and the defamation of the Muslim community. Yet, now, as Palestinians face relentless bombing, killing, rape, and the destruction of schools, hospitals, and homes, the same voices are completely silent. Where are the champions of women's education and child protection now? Those who once clamored for justice and safety have vanished, exposing their true intentions. If I were lying, no one would be trying to silence me.(Julien Assange). Yes, in this world a terrorist is one who resists crime and defend imperialism, zionism, fascism and colonialism. This silence underscores a painful truth: the narratives once pushed weren't about genuine concern bu