Palantir is building the infrastructure for a surveillance society—here’s where it shows up, who it serves, and how to fight back Palantir doesn’t need to be famous to be powerful. It’s quietly wiring its software into the systems that decide who gets watched, who gets targeted, who gets caged, and who gets shut out of… Continue reading Palantir’s Role in Modern Surveillance: Understanding the Threats
Author: Joseph R. Meyer
Publishing Journey: Evolving as a Writer with Technology
I’m sharing this both as an update and as a reminder to fellow writers: your work can keep evolving, and better tools can help you get it closer to what you meant all along. My writing journey continues every day. I’m at a strange point right now: I’m writing regularly, publishing in different genres and… Continue reading Publishing Journey: Evolving as a Writer with Technology
Gilead, Dystopia, and the Slow Boil of Control
Dystopias aren’t frightening because they’re imaginative—they’re frightening because they feel familiar. Watching The Handmaid’s Tale, I kept thinking: the scariest part isn’t how Gilead begins. It’s how quickly people learn to live with it. Why Gilead Feels Plausible I’ve finally stepped into the world of Gilead in The Handmaid’s Tale. I’m currently watching it on… Continue reading Gilead, Dystopia, and the Slow Boil of Control
Finding Hope on Resurrection Sunday
Happy Resurrection Sunday! The day that Jesus beat death, beat the devil and freed souls from damnation. Remembering that Jesus was a man, not a myth, a hoax like I have heard many say, NO he was a real man and God. Jesus took my sin and wiped it clean for myself and the world.… Continue reading Finding Hope on Resurrection Sunday
2026 Book Releases: What’s Coming Next
It is with tremendous joy that I introduce my books for 2026. Some of these works have already been released, underscoring the scope of my writing and its significance in my life. My sincere gratitude goes out to everyone who purchases, reads, and hopefully enjoys my books. Each one is crafted with dedication, passion, and… Continue reading 2026 Book Releases: What’s Coming Next
Unraveling Mysteries in Whispers: Release Date Announced
It is my great pleasure to announce the release of my upcoming book, Whispers, which will be available on April 8th. This work is deeply personal to me, marking my first venture into writing in the first-person perspective and featuring real-life characters. At the heart of the story is my daughter, Mikaylah, who serves as… Continue reading Unraveling Mysteries in Whispers: Release Date Announced
Reflections on Good Friday and Easter
The Significance of Good Friday Happy Good Friday and Easter! Good Friday marks the Crucifixion of Christ. For those who do not believe, it may seem unusual to commemorate a man's death. As a believer, I understand the reason: Jesus was born to die for our sins, so that we would not be condemned. Even… Continue reading Reflections on Good Friday and Easter
Celebrating Easter: Faith, Family, and Tradition
Holy week has arrived and for those believers this is by far the most important if not the most important time in Christianity when Jesus Christ died for the sins of the world. I understand that although society knows of this day called Easter, not everyone celebrates Christ’s resurrection and that many find this day… Continue reading Celebrating Easter: Faith, Family, and Tradition
Book Release: Exploring Native American Folklore: Yaqui and Tohono Stories
I'm excited to present my latest book, Native American Folklore: History, short stories of Yaqui and Tohono Indigenous people. While the title is long, this work is born out of a deep passion for sharing the traditions and storytelling of these remarkable communities, bringing their histories and tales together for readers who wish to learn… Continue reading Book Release: Exploring Native American Folklore: Yaqui and Tohono Stories
The Rise of Authoritarianism: Lessons from V for Vendetta
Drawn to Dystopian Narratives I am not entirely sure why I am so irresistibly attracted to dystopian stories, such as George Orwell’s iconic 1984 or the film V for Vendetta. Recently, I even felt compelled to start watching The Handmaid’s Tale, which surprised me. These works captivate me, possibly because of the unsettling similarities I… Continue reading The Rise of Authoritarianism: Lessons from V for Vendetta