Category Archives: paranoia

At Fifteen, I was Oblivious to This “Feud”

Posted on November 8, 2025 by cdsmiller17

John Lennon vs. Bob Dylan Admittedly, “Rubber Soul” showed a different side of The Beatles. They started using acoustic guitars, for example. And there’s a tacit agreement that this change was a direct result of meeting Bob Dylan in London … Continue reading →

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Who Says They are No Mo’?

Posted on November 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Nommo of Dogon Fame I’ve been writing about the “Watchers” (the sons of God who fell from Heaven into the arms of the daughters of Men). It should have been obvious that the Dogon creation myth would be an … Continue reading →

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There’s a Reason Why It’s Called This:

Posted on October 28, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Doomscrolling The general feeling these days is that we are doomed. It doesn’t help that social media and news sites are adding to that sense of impeding failure. Even religious organizations are augmenting the inevitability of the world coming to … Continue reading →

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While Driving in My Car the Other Day, I Thought:

Posted on October 24, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“Modern Pop Music is Hypnotic” With its repetitive vocal phrases and music riffs on repeat, modern pop music has no intrinsic value, unless you want to be hypnotized. “Nuff said.

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Warning: Don’t Be Taken in by This Deep-Fake Video

Posted on October 12, 2025 by cdsmiller17

CN Tower on Fire? I saw this headline for a YouTube video this morning. It seemed improbable, so I ignored it. Evidently, other people thought it was true, so the video went viral. Discernment, folks; check your facts before you … Continue reading →

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Remember This Point of Singularity from “Origin”?

Posted on October 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“Alas, Poor Humanity, I Knew It Well” (Apologies to Shakespeare’s Hamlet) When Dan Brown wrote “Origin” he was focusing on the future when Artificial Intelligence would blend with humanity and take it over. The present time has seen AI come … Continue reading →

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What I Previously Wrote About Wishful Thinking

Posted on September 25, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Rapture There’s been a flurry of social media posts about the idea that Jesus was returning this month, specifically on the 23rd or 34th, depending on which site you follow. The quote from Matthew 24:36 says it all. 36 “But … Continue reading →

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What a Minute! Isn’t There an Arrest Warrant for Putin?

Posted on August 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Putin on American Soil (August 15, 2025) Has anyone else wondered this? Oh, the Hindustan Times did. We shall see what happens in a week’s time. See you on the flip side.

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Should We Take This with a Pinch of Salt?

Posted on August 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Arithmomania There is a theory that has been passed down from our ancestors: if you want to ward off evil spirits, scatter salt (or rice) around you, and they will be compelled to count the grains, thereby distracting them. At … Continue reading →

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Remember This?

Posted on July 19, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Pizzagate: The Complete Story (2019) Depending on which side of the political divide one happens to be, this conspiracy theory seems to be true or completely ridiculous. At the heart of this situation is a problem that Americans have: are … Continue reading →

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