Merlin

miotares@primal.net

Bitcoin, Economics, Privacy & Freedom

February 16 2026

Free and Open Source for Digital Independence

As geopolitical tensions rise, many people are questioning their dependence on U.S. software providers. But replacing one centralized provider with another does not solve the underlying problem. This article argues that digital independence is not about switching regions, but about switching structures. Free and Open Source Software offers transparency, reduces vendor lock-in, and restores real control over digital infrastructure. The path toward digital sovereignty begins with evaluating tools based on openness, not origin.

by Merlin

February 15 2026

Why Good Intentions Are More Dangerous Than Malice

This article explores the structural difference between good intentions and moral self-legitimation. While intentions may be sincere, they become dangerous when they serve as a shield against criticism and justification for coercion. Once embedded in institutions, moral narratives interact with incentive structures, often lowering resistance to expanding power. The piece argues that systems should not be judged by their declared goals, but by how they constrain power even under moral pressure. The higher the moral claim, the stricter the limits must be.

by Merlin

December 28 2025

Der Kult des ultimativ Bösen

Wenn Bomben auf Kinder fallen, stellt sich fast reflexhaft dieselbe Frage: Wer ist schuld? Der Politiker, der den Befehl gab? Oder der Soldat, der ihn ausführte?

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