Someone once called me a grifter for attacking our institutions, which I find quite hilarious for a few reasons. Firstly, those who throw around names like that are often projecting their own insecurities. They embody what they accuse others of being. Secondly, people love categorizing others as a way to avoid critical thinking. This ties into heuristics and biases within the brain, topics I often discuss here.

The term "grifter" has become so diluted, much like many words that gain popularity in culture. It now seems to mean anyone with a different political view who promotes their ideas. True grifting is about capitalizing on trends opportunistically, and that's far from what I do. Let me share my story to illustrate this.

At 13, I downloaded George Carlin’s stand-up comedy on Napster. This was a pivotal moment in my life, marking my first significant shift in consciousness. Carlin taught me to question everything and challenge authority, which was the opposite of what I had been told. His message resonated deeply with me and has driven everything I've done since. Questioning everything and challenging authority are fundamental to who I am.

I’m not sharing this to defend myself against accusations—honestly, I don’t care what others think of me. I've been called worse. Instead, I see this as an opportunity to share my origin story. I am extremely passionate about my messaging and the values I promote.