“Some twenty years ago, I purposefully began a journey to understand the world into which I was born. I began by reading the works of C.S. Lewis, Iain McGilchrist, A.W. Tozer, Jordan Peterson, Thomas Merton, and others. I learned to enjoy the creative work of journaling and the art of photography…and engaging in fellowship with brilliant minds exploring the culture we inhabit, allowing the necessary shifts to understand what is happening to the human race. I decided to post the content I had been writing in my journals to a blog site, to establish a digital record of my journey. I generally will say that I am writing for myself, adding to my worldview as I go, but if what I am sharing is helpful for someone to make sense of their life, we are all the better for it.”
Charles

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Charles Hoffman 7/12/26 Charles Hoffman 7/12/26

Reconn Mission…Earth

In the modern era, the same pattern emerges in subtler guises. So-called “color revolutions,” mass movements, and waves of political upheaval show how easily the species can be manipulated. A well-placed narrative, a few powerful symbols, and a heightened sense of grievance can move millions. The neurological and ontological vulnerabilities of humans make them susceptible to propaganda, fear campaigns, and moral panics. They consider themselves free, yet often march in lockstep to tunes they did not compose.