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My personal reflection on Thomas Sowell's Essay "Power to the Parasites"
In the realm of intellectual discourse, few thinkers have been as incisive and unflinching as Thomas Sowell. His essay, "Power to the...

Sam Wilks
Dec 28, 20232 min read
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Historical Analysis of Political Polarisation
Political polarisation, the process by which public opinion divides and goes to the extremes, has become a defining feature of modern...

Sam Wilks
Dec 26, 20233 min read
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Historical Perspectives on the Rule of Law: Tracing the Evolution and Erosion in the NT.
The rule of law is a cornerstone of civilised society, serving as a framework within which individuals and institutions operate. Its...

Sam Wilks
Dec 24, 20233 min read
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The Hidden Costs of Bureaucratic Expansion
In contemporary society, the ever-expanding administrative bureaucracy presents a unique paradox. On the one hand, it's seen as a...

Sam Wilks
Dec 23, 20236 min read
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The Unintended Consequences of Market Regulation: A Case Study from the Northern Territory.
The interplay between government regulation and market dynamics has been a subject of considerable debate. The Northern Territory of...

Sam Wilks
Dec 22, 20234 min read
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Historical Analysis of Property Rights Erosion: Tracing the Global Trends Over the Last Century
The concept of property rights is fundamental to the structure of any society. It dictates the relationship between individuals and the...

Sam Wilks
Dec 21, 20234 min read
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Breaking Free from Victim Mentality: A Path to Personal Empowerment
In the vibrant and often rugged landscape of the Northern Territory, Australia, the concept of personal empowerment is not just an...

Sam Wilks
Dec 20, 20235 min read
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The Flawed Obsession: Income Inequality and Its Unseen Costs
In contemporary discourse, income inequality often takes centre stage as a primary concern in socio-economic policy. While disparities in...

Sam Wilks
Dec 19, 20232 min read
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Assessing the Impact of Entitlement Programs in the Northern Territory
Entitlement programs are designed with the noble intention of supporting the less fortunate in society. However, when poorly implemented...

Sam Wilks
Dec 17, 20235 min read
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Erosion Through Obscurity and Unaccountability
The compact between a government and its people is hinged on trust—a belief in the administration's transparency and accountability....

Sam Wilks
Dec 17, 20233 min read
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Judicial Precedence vs. Departmental Regulation: Which Promotes Better Behaviour?
Between law and societal behaviour, two primary forces emerge as guiding lights: judicial precedence and departmental regulation. These...

Sam Wilks
Dec 16, 20235 min read
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Welfare Dependency in the Northern Territory: Understanding the Scope of the Issue
In the heart of Australia's Northern Territory, a complex issue has been simmering beneath the surface, largely unnoticed by the...

Sam Wilks
Dec 15, 20235 min read
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Identity Politics and Indigenous Communities: Examining the Challenges and Opportunities in the NT
In the sprawling, sun-scorched expanses of Australia's Northern Territory, where indigenous communities have long stood as testament to a...

Sam Wilks
Dec 11, 20233 min read
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The Unseen Consequences: How Government Regulations Breed More Problems
In a world increasingly interwoven with complex socio-economic fabrics, the role of government regulation has become a subject of...

Sam Wilks
Dec 9, 20235 min read
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The advantages of a free market system over a planned economy
From the author. The opinions and statements are those of Sam Wilks and do not necessarily represent whom Sam Consults or contracts to. ...

Sam Wilks
Dec 1, 20234 min read
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A failure to communicate
To understand why the failure of public consultation on prohibition, a policy with a historical track record of failure, is so...

Sam Wilks
Nov 29, 20233 min read
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The relationship between praxeology and the study of public choice theory.
Praxeology and public choice theory both provide tools for understanding human action within specific domains. While praxeology is the...

Sam Wilks
Oct 10, 20233 min read
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The role of praxeology in understanding the behaviour of business and markets.
Understanding the behaviour of businesses and markets is central to economics. Through the lens of praxeology, which delves into the...

Sam Wilks
Oct 3, 20233 min read
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How praxeology can be used to analyze the effects of international trade and globalization.
International trade and globalization are multifaceted topics that involve a complex interplay of economic, political, and social...

Sam Wilks
Sep 26, 20233 min read
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The implications of praxeology for the study of economic history.
Praxeology, the study of human action and its logical implications, can profoundly influence the way we approach and understand economic...

Sam Wilks
Sep 19, 20233 min read
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