The Covid-19 pandemic is forcing people around the world to stay home and, well, watch television.  Netflix’s Narcos, a binge-worthy series, tells the story of history’s most famous drug lords: From Pablo Escobar to El Chapo Guzmán.  While thoroughly enjoying this fantastic production, I couldn’t help but notice parallels between the modern drug lord and … Continue reading Narcos: modernity’s conquistadores? →

Americans heading to the polls in 2020 should be aware that their election is not only about healthcare or the “one percent of the one percent”. They should be conscious of the fact that their vote will have repercussions around the world. They should understand that humanity has enjoyed the greatest period of peace and … Continue reading The World does not want President Bernie Sanders →

Compiled throughout a period of time…   The paradox of believing in God. Why believe in a sadist god? But then again we must believe in God if he is to make a difference in our reason and morality. Socialism, Marx, is inherently a romantic proposition because as Baudelaire pointed out, “Romanticism is precisely situated … Continue reading Aphorisms →

About 50,000 runners participated in this year’s NY city marathon, growing the number of applicants and participants from previous editions[1].  The Chicago marathon also drew record numbers with roughly 45,000 runners[2].  300,000 athletes compete in Ironman triathlons around the world every year[3], record numbers of climbers at Mount Everest, and award-winning films about athletic achievements … Continue reading Is athleticism the virtue of our time? →