The Japanese Communist Party is quite an interesting case in the world communist movement. As of 2021, it has about 300,000-350,000 members (1), making it the largest non-ruling Communist party in the world since 1991 (2). It is known for its peaceful and “lovable” quality. But what specifically has made it so successful? Can communism…

The technology of blockchain continues to gain in popularity. It’s been advertised as disruptive, even revolutionary. Proponents believe it will change the world economy for the better, making it a more fair and equitable place. From the rooftops they shout, “Decentralization! Immutability!” But is the hype all it’s cracked up to be? Is this a…