In the current climate, it is radical to be moderate.

The Temeku Institute is a place for reasoned, systematic, balanced assessment of the challenges we face today. In the academic, business, and political spheres, stridency and volume has replaced compromise and pragmatism. Academics, business, and politics are similarly rife with hyper-specialization, but notably lacking in overarching, systems-level analysis accessible to leadership facing dilemmas affecting us all. Although there is certainly a place for strongly held opinions as well as focus on minutiae given the growing complexity of various disciplines, the Temeku Institute provides an urgently needed alternative source of civil discussion and big-picture thinking.

The Temeku Institute is committed to being a moderate voice in an immoderate world. Moderation does not mean taking the “middle ground” on every issue, but does mean taking the time to appreciate relevant perspectives in their strongest formulation- not straw man characterizations of positions and personalities- before drawing a conclusion. It also involves rejecting narrow definition of variables and outcomes, and instead recognizing a wide range of factors in coming to a conclusion. A myopic "solution" to a problem neglecting broad consideration of technical, political, sociohistorical, moral, environmental, and economic factors and consequences is immoderate. Moderation also does not mean always proceeding slowly. In some cases, a reasonably formulated conclusion favors immediate action. However, it does mean taking the time to carefully consider consequences and alternatives, and engaging in long term thinking. Moderate reasoning must also be firmly based in compassionate realism and first principles analysis, rejecting misanthropic cynicism or unwarranted optimism. The Temeku Institute seeks practical solutions for America and the world as it is, not as we wish it or fear it to be.

Following a long and respected tradition in public discourse dating from the Enlightenment era, we only publish open articles anonymously. Although we acknowledge the deep influence of personal background and experience in shaping viewpoints, we also believe that there remains a need for at least one public forum where ideas are considered at face value. Public discourse has become mired in arguments and attacks often related more to the identity of the speaker than the content of their message. We concede that there is something lost in anonymity while assessing the perspective of a speaker, but we believe in the current climate the gains outweigh the drawbacks.

If you have a position paper to submit, please email info@temekuholdings.com. Kindly note that we maintain a rigorous review process and can only highlight a limited number of salient issues. Healthcare & wellness as well as technology related to aerospace, defense, and cleantech are our primary foci, but we will occasionally accept outstanding content addressing other timely concerns.