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im1776.com
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| | | | | The COVID pandemic provided a natural experiment in experts' competence. The results were unambiguous. Every major government recommendation was proven wrong: masks did not work, then they were essential, then two were better than one. The virus did not spread asymptotically; then, asymptomatic spread became the primary driver. Two weeks to flatten the curve became two years of flattening. | |
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michael-hudson.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] This article delves into the historical context of economic systems, focusing on the collapse of ancient civilizations like Greece and Rome due to oligarchic structures and unsustainable debt. It highlights the contrast between ancient practices of debt cancellation and modern financial systems, emphasizing the importance of debt forgiveness to prevent social and economic collapse. The discussion includes insights from economist Michael Hudson, who argues for the necessity of debt cancellation as a means to restore economic balance and avoid the fate of ancient civilizations. The piece also touches on the implications of global debt, particularly for the Global South, and suggests that debt forgiveness could be a critical step toward justice and... | |
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dissidentvoice.org
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| | | | | As an intended outcome of neoliberal doctrine and a natural stage of capitalist development, global financialization constructs a borderless nexus of power in which debt and austerity fuels a cultural, political and economic landscape bound to enduring structures of domination, and creates unprecedented wealth through the accumulation of suffering. ***** According to economist Richard Wolff, | |
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analog-antiquarian.net
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| | | [AI summary] The chapter explores the cultural and religious significance of Alexandria during the Hellenistic period, focusing on its role as a center of literary and intellectual activity. It discusses key works and figures such as the Septuagint, the translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek, and the impact of this translation on Jewish religious practices. The text highlights how Alexandria became a hub for the development of a 'People of the Book' identity, contrasting it with the religious traditions of other ancient cultures. The chapter also touches on the philosophical implications of this shift from lived religious experience to a textual-based faith, and the potential conflict this created between dogma and empirical exploration. The author empha... | ||
