paladin’s Newsletter

A Substack by Mattias Desmet

I am an American conductor with firsthand knowledge of top orchestras. And unlike the people who run those orchestras, I care deeply about preserving our musical tradition against the vicissitudes of militant wokeness. Join the fight. Subscribe!

The philosophy of science and scientism, and putting uncertainty in its place.

Exploring the dysfunction in American medicine & the effects of the captured health agencies' relentless war on generic drugs.

Reflections on mindfulness in a world of technology

A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia

Independent, unencumbered analysis and investigative reporting, captive to no dogma or faction.