This page will be updated with links to various articles, videos, and contributions that I have made elsewhere online.
A Canadian’s take on the U.S. elections
The Millennial Source
“The sad truth is that while the American public – especially Millennials, the largest generation on the planet right now – desperately want to see a Lincoln-esque collaborative effort to repair the damage being done to our planet and to the American nation, our politicians remain entrenched in this “all-or-nothing, burn all bridges, scorched earth” style of politics that actually does far greater harm to humanity than good. It is a story we see playing itself out around the world.”
Kyle Wierks – The Millennial Source – October 20, 2020
This short article is my view into the American election and how polarization is tearing the social fabric to pull people apart rather than bring them together.
What causes political polarization?
Political polarization, or partisanship as it is also called, is a direct result of political strategies designed to win elections without having to appeal to the masses.
Kyle Wierks – UpJourney – October 5, 2020
There are entire political machines designed to drive people apart in order to use those divisions to win more votes. Our political leaders win by sowing division, not by bringing people together…
“Who is going to profit from you going down this rabbit hole? 9 times out of 10, it won’t be you.”
As a contributor to this article, I speak about the way that political polarization is embedded in the political party system of Western democracies and that polarization makes it easier to win. The way to fix it is to penalize polarization, not reward it.
Imagining a Better World
This TEDx Talk at TEDxChilliwack covers the role of creativity and how we foster it to build a better world.