Wendell's Diary

The judicial system is supposed to represent justice. Instead, it represents control. Cold, biased, and dehumanizing, it strips away the humanity of the accused and replaces it with a sterile, systematic process where facts aren’t facts, voices go unheard, and decisions are made without compassion or understanding. When you step into the judicial system—whether in criminal court or mental health court—you lose your agency. Your life, your circumstances, your truth are all reduced to a fact sheet, a document that defines your entire existence for the court. But these “facts” are often incomplete or outright wrong. And yet, because they’re written down, judges treat them as absolute truth. There’s no room for your input, no space for context. The person at the center of it all—the accused—is silenced. Judges, the supposed arbiters of fairness, are anything but impartial. They bring their own biases, their own cold and clinical approach to decisions that could alter someone’s life forever...

Philosophy has long been a field dominated by men, but the future doesn’t have to be. The world is full of brilliant women with ideas, theories, and perspectives that could transform the way we understand life, ethics, and existence. Yet, if these women don’t step forward and claim their place in philosophy, those valuable insights may never see the light of day—and the world will be poorer for it. To the women out there: your voice matters. Philosophy isn’t about fitting into an old, male-dominated mold; it’s about shaping the future with your unique experiences and understanding of the world. You bring something no one else can, and the field needs your perspective. Starting can feel daunting, especially when you don’t see many examples of women in philosophy. But the beauty of philosophy is that it doesn’t require credentials or formal training—only curiosity and courage. Whether through a blog, a YouTube channel, or even casual conversations, you can begin sharing your ideas and co...