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Welcome to SteelSnowflake.org
A blog of long-form essays on history, philosophy, art, literature, society, and more
by Paul Wilke
Dystopia of Decadence: Huxley’s Brave New World and Ours as Well
Huxley’s Brave New World warned of a dystopia where comfort and distraction erase depth, struggle, and meaning, echoing our world today.
Paul D. Wilke
Mar 1
Apocalypse Without End: D.H. Lawrence on Revelation
D.H. Lawrence's thoughts (and mine) on Revelation and the Apocalyptic mindset and how those remain with us today.
Paul D. Wilke
Feb 9
January Blues (a personal update)
A personal update on the blog
Paul D. Wilke
Jan 17
Ovid’s Metamorphoses and the Myrrha Incest Myth
The three magi brought Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But what is myrrh? And what is the ancient incest myth behind it? I take a look.
Paul D. Wilke
Nov 21, 2024
The Paradox of Progress: Mencken on Democracy
For Mencken, the common man was more Homer Simpson or Peter Griffith than anything resembling the idea of a thoughtful and engaged citizen.
Paul D. Wilke
Nov 6, 2024
Cattle Grazing Is Not the Answer to Climate Change
A look at Allan Savory's Holistic Planned Grazing. Can it really solve climate change as he claimed in his TED Talk? Nope. Here's why.
Paul D. Wilke
Oct 19, 2024
The Rise of Kamikaze: Why Japan Turned to Suicide Attacks in WWII
Why did the Japanese resort to kamikaze tactics? I look at the reasons.
Paul D. Wilke
Sep 30, 2024
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