"The more you tighten your grip, Tarkin, the more star systems will slip through your fingers."-Princess Leia in Star Wars Leia wasn't making a political prediction—she was stating a physical law. The Grip as Mandate Tarkin's grip is pure mandatrophy. The Death Star represents the ultimate centralization fantasy: consolidate all military power into a single … Continue reading The Physics of the Grip: Why Leia Was Right
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Governance by Beige
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) started as a way for neighbors to work together and keep property values up. The idea was that if everyone follows basic rules (like not painting your house neon pink), the whole neighborhood stays nice and homes are worth a bit more. Studies show homes in HOA neighborhoods are usually worth 5-6% more … Continue reading Governance by Beige
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