Tag: feudalism

The Rise of Global Feudalism

Commentary Is “global feudalism” on the horizon? It sure looks that way. I use the term “global feudalism” because it describes what seems to occur with the rise of the technocratic state and the undeniably powerful influence of political and industrial elites over the lives of the average person. Feudalism 101 Feudalism, you may recall, was…


The Feudal Symbolism of Restaurant Closures

Commentary The restaurant has not always been with us. It was a product of the birth of the modern. It allowed talent and creativity to leave the confines of the castles and large estates that could afford them, and democratized access to cuisine for the multitudes. The restaurant allowed the highest and most fabulous delights…