The Path of the Scholar is about making the unknown, known. Not simply to acquire information. Not simply to point out facts. But to march through the jungle of suspicion and skepticism into greater clarity, greater utility of knowledge, and greater prosperity based upon that utility.

Is civilization technology or idea? Obviously, it is a bit of both. But in our modernity – surrounded by big data, cameras, and supercomputers that fit into our pocket – it is easy to see that we tend to favor technology and forget ideas. While at some level it is difficult to imagine...

When good men sit down, bad men stand up. When masculine virtues are ignored, masculine vices reign. When kings are told to go away, tyrants take their place. This is not just a description, but a strategy. This results in a world where a plurality of masculine figures without virtue are in...