Paul D. Wilke
The Dark History of Anti-Semitic Violence During 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.
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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
Human Connection in 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
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
The Myth that Germany Got 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
Is Moms for Liberty Making Book Banning Great Again?
I'm 100% against book banning. Could I be wrong? Maybe some books should be banned. I take a look.
Paul D. Wilke
William James Found Atheism Lacking (and I do too)
A look at William James's critique of atheism and how he found it lacking in comparison to religious belief.
Paul D. Wilke
Was Orwell a Socialist? (oh yes, he was!)
George Orwell hated totalitarianism in all forms. Everyone knows that. But he was also a committed socialist. What?
Paul D. Wilke
Pincher Martin's Awful Afterlife: A Look at William Golding's Challenging Masterpiece
A look at William Golding's profound and challenging novel, Pincher Martin.
Paul D. Wilke
The Daydream Assassins
A poem for all the daydream believers out there and how the world despises them
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