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pedestrianobservations.com | ||
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ashtonkemerling.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] The provided text is a detailed, multi-faceted discussion on high-speed rail (HSR) and its viability as an alternative to air travel, particularly focusing on the California High-Speed Rail (CA HSR) project. Key points include: 1. **HSR vs. Air Travel**: The author argues that HSR can be a competitive alternative to air travel, especially for shorter distances. They challenge the notion that HSR is unachievable with current technology and funding, citing examples like Japan's Shinkansen and China's high-speed rail networks. The text questions the feasibility of a 2-hour and 40-minute travel time between San Francisco and Los Angeles, suggesting that even a 2-hour and 48-minute trip could be competitive with air travel when considering airport s... | |
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www.steelsnowflake.org
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| | | | | Was the Treaty of Versailles Unfair to Germany? Contrary to popular belief, Germany emerged from WWI in a deceptively strong position. This essay challenges the myth of Versailles as a "Carthaginian Peace," examining Germany's post-war advantages, the reality of reparations, and how the treaty shaped Europe's future. Discover why the real problem wasn't its severity-but the failure to enforce it. | |
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americanaffairsjournal.org
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| | | | | The coordination of development within city clusters in the People's Republic of China (PRC) is a striking case for organizing institutions, planning, infrastructure, and economic development across many local administrative boundaries in very large urban regions, some as large as European countries. To benefit from the many efficiencies that could be reaped from such coordination,... | |
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fintechdystopia.com
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| | | [AI summary] The chapter discusses the growing influence of the Silicon Valley elite, highlighting their techno-solutionist approach to governance and its potential to undermine democracy. It critiques the concentration of power among figures like Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and Marc Andreessen, who advocate for replacing traditional governance with technocratic systems. The text warns of the dangers of such a shift, including the potential for authoritarianism, the erosion of democratic values, and the displacement of public participation in favor of algorithmic decision-making. It also references the Network State movement and the concept of techno-fascism, emphasizing the risks of trusting Silicon Valley to manage complex societal challenges without democrati... | ||
