Thought experiments test the internal logic of political beliefs, inspire creative thinking, and produce more productive conversations than whether capitalism or socialism is better. In the spirit of promoting better dialogue, this paper will present three thought experiments and demonstrate their real-world relevance.

What happens when a regime figures out how to Photoshop its tyranny into “democracy”? When the dictator swaps the military jacket for a tailored suit and starts quoting human rights conventions between propaganda speeches?

Today, and perhaps more than ever, Van Boven’s critical and irreverent spirit must inspire us: the protections of Human Rights demand objectivity, sensitivity, and action, always fighting against impunity, which completely undermines the entire system.

So, can a man still be a feminist today? I believe so, but it demands humility. Being a feminist man is about listening, questioning one’s own privileges, and choosing to stand up when silence would be more comfortable.

Far beyond fame, Bad Bunny embodies a Puerto Rican narrative. These are the people who, amidst hurricanes, privatizations, and debt, resist. In a land that remains an unincorporated territory of the United States, his music becomes a symbol of sovereignty.

Throughout history, hundreds of regimes have employed Titushky-like tactics. There is no denying their effectiveness; however, they also come with a huge risk. By openly failing to protect citizens, the state’s monopoly on violence slips and along with it, its legitimacy.

For Gen-Z, this is the usual way of entertainment. For conservative politicians, this is the new frontier in the war for power hegemony. While the U.S. debates the identity politics at home; Japan, Korea, and China have been reshaping global imagination in the West and beyond.