System Failure is a constellation of interlocking histories.

The punchline is that what we call reality is actually an ego-based illusion—largely fashioned by ruling-class interests. That means when economic systems seize up and fail, broad conceptions of reality also crumble.

When viewed through this lens, the histories of Rome, Christianity, the Renaissance and the Reformation reveal disturbing parallels with our current time.

System Failure is presented for you as an annual rotation 52 “living” essays. Each short weekly newsletter contains a brief nugget of history packaged as a fascinating premise. After just one year, you’ll regard yourself in a whole light!