Paul D. Wilke
The Logic of Kamikaze
Why did the Japanese resort to kamikaze tactics? I look at the reasons.
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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
Paul D. Wilke
- Jun 19
Simone Weil Goes Commando
Simone Weil really wanted to go to war, to fight fascism, to be the main character, to die a martyr's death. It didn't go as planned.
Paul D. Wilke
- Mar 3
Twisted Visions: The Life and Art of Alfred Kubin
A look at Alfred Kubin's troubled life, disturbing art, and his quest for meaning.
Paul D. Wilke
- Jan 1
Ferdinand Magellan's Last Days and Totally Embarrassing Death
On Magellan's last days and the mistakes leading to his demise
Paul D. Wilke
- Oct 24, 2023
Turntable Time Machine
A reflection on vinyl records and the joy they've brought me in recent years.
Paul D. Wilke
- Oct 17, 2023
Anti-Semitism and the Black Death
Living during the Middle Ages was bad enough. Living as a Jew during the Middle Ages was even worse. Now factor in the Black Death.
Paul D. Wilke
- Sep 22, 2023
Human Connection in Guy Debord's Society of the Spectacle
Rediscovering the joy of good conversation made me realize just how bad it is out there. So of course I turned to Guy Debord for insights.
Paul D. Wilke
- Jul 16, 2023
No, Cattle Grazing Won't Save Us From 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
- Jun 13, 2023
Did Germany Really Get Screwed by the Treaty of Versailles?
Though it's hard to believe, Germany came out of WWI much better than it might have, especially compared to the war's other losers.
Paul D. Wilke
- May 2, 2023
Moms for Liberty: Book Banning Advocates or Champions of Parental Rights?
I'm 100% against book banning. Could I be wrong? Maybe some books should be banned. I take a look.
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