The modern state has abandoned its role as a guardian of freedom to take on the mantle of managerial overlord. What would limiting the state to its core function—protecting liberty—look like? Could we as citizens cope without the Nanny State? Are we able to see that many of our societal problems are exacerbated, not solved, […]
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The News Forum | Canadian Innovators: Host Catherine Swift is joined by law professor Bruce Pardy to discuss the concept of “state singularity”. A metaphor, borrowed from physics, Prof. Pardy describes “state singularity” as the moment when the state and society become indistinguishable. In this increasingly eminent scenario, it becomes difficult to differentiate between the […]
There is no such thing as centralization of power for good. This presentation, based on an earlier piece by Professor Bruce Pardy for The Brownstone Institute, warns of an approaching “State Singularity,” where the state and society become indistinguishable, and legal norms lose relevance. At this point, the government justifies its actions under various social causes, expanding its […]
By Bruce Pardy | Published by Brownstone Institute Many citizens of the West believe that they live in free societies, or something close. But as time goes on, public authorities increasingly insist on having a say in everything. People cannot build things on their own land without permits. They cannot run businesses without approvals and […]