Empty Notes: New Republic Blues

In the first episode of my eclectic podcast, I take you through a bit of Star Wars politics.

A Goddess of Anarchy, Chapter One: Care

As a universe withers away, its gods prepare their exit strategy. But one caring goddess will stand against them, dreaming of a world without masters.

Transmissions from the Inner Moon: An Audio Introduction

An important announcement about the exciting new aspects of this blog and its productions.

Safeguarding the Female: A Personal Story of Gender and Daoism

An intimate essay on my gender experience, as inspired by the philosophy of the Daodejing.

Buddhism for Gamers: A Ridiculous Analogy in Seven Stages

In this piece, I explain the history of Buddhist thought by placing it within the metaphor of an MMO video game. Educational hilarity ensues.

The Sidious Solution, Part Four: War and Peace

Civil war has broken out in the Republic, and it is going to take great sacrifice before galactic peace can be assured . Part 4 of 4.

The Sidious Solution, Part Three: Dissolution and Convention

As its political institutions go up in flames, a Republic devolves into a civil war. Yet as Padmé and Qui-Gon know, this breakdown also contains the possibility of galactic liberation. Part 3 of 4.

Tell, Don’t Game: A Medium Manifesto

A short essay about video tales, a fascinating (if yet ephemeral) undercurrent in the broad stream of gaming.

The Sidious Solution, Part Two: Royalty and Revolution

As Amidala rises, a galactic crisis deepens. Part 2 of 4.

Borrowed Thoughts: Anarchy as Natural Order

A short philosophical essay on Anarchy, Order, and Faith.