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We live in a time when orthodoxy often does the thinking for us.
Ideology rushes in where understanding falls short, telling us what to believe, what to ignore, and how to stay in line. Complexity gets flattened into slogans. Doubt is treated as disloyalty.

As Orwell once said:

“Orthodoxy means not thinking—not needing to think. Orthodoxy is unconsciousness.” — George Orwell, 1984

Veridaze exists in quiet resistance to that.

This site is my attempt to think more clearly — and to encourage others to do the same. Not with outrage. Not with certainty. But with the belief that some things are still worth examining slowly, honestly, and without the pressure to conform.

Part of that is personal. I’m a dad, a former teacher, and a Master’s graduate in philosophy. I’ve spent years thinking about how we come to know what we know — and why we so often get it wrong. Veridaze grew out of that reflection. A way to make sense of the forces shaping our minds, our culture, and our children’s future.

The site is organised into a few core strands, including:

Politics & Society — propaganda, populism, media distortion, and cultural decay.

Politics and society - Veridaze

Politics is never just about policies — it’s about power, persuasion, and the stories we’re told to accept. This section looks beneath the surface of modern society, tracing the forces that govern how we live, who decides, and what gets silenced. From protest movements to policymaking, from culture wars to quiet bureaucracies, it’s a place for those who want to think clearly about the systems shaping our lives.

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Philosophy & Ethics — difficult truths, big questions, and the timeless struggle for meaning.

Philosophy and ethics - Veridaze

The world is noisy, but beneath the slogans, outrage, and clickbait lies something deeper — the timeless human search for meaning, truth, and how to live well. This section explores the philosophical ideas and ethical debates that have shaped civilisations and still shape us now.

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Thinking & Reasoning — fallacies, mental models, and habits of sharper thought.

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Explore critical thinking, cognitive biases, and decision-making tools. Learn how to spot flawed logic, avoid mental traps, and think more clearly in everyday life.

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I’ve also launched a new section for parents:

👉 Raising Critical Thinkers — a practical series for those who want to raise independent, curious minds in an age of noise, speed, and distraction.

Raising Critical Thinkers

A practical series for raising sharper, more thoughtful kids in an age of noise and distraction.

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Whether you're here to understand the world more deeply — or to help someone else do the same — I hope you’ll find something that sharpens the way you think.

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