Politics

2025: The Year of Post-Surrealism and the Populist Perestroika

Depeche Mode in their 1990 hit single Enjoy the Silence insisted that “…Words are meaningless and forgettable… They can only do...
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In Search of a Major Technological Breakthrough. Part V. The Battle of...

Many people, particularly in the developed world, view the political events of the last five to ten years as chaos putting...
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The Centenary of Vladimir Lenin’s Death and His 30 Quotes on Life, P...

January 21, 2024 is the centenary of Vladimir Lenin’s death. I am not a socialist because humans, at the current stage...
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The image illustrates the dual nature of ceramics, known for both their insulation properties and fragility. Picture a ceramic insulator, commonly seen atop power lines, placed in an unconventional setting such as a boardroom table or an employee's workstation. This insulator, while out of place, is connected to a network of glowing, energy-filled wires that weave through a corporate office landscape, symbolizing the flow of ideas and communication. The ceramic piece stands out as a pivotal yet paradoxical element within the dynamic office environment, highlighting its role in maintaining stability while also suggesting a potential for disruption if not integrated with care. The scene should convey a sense of balance between the need for structure (represented by the ceramic insulator) and the drive for innovation and energy (represented by the glowing wires).

Playing Gods: The Supremacy and Peril of Errorism

Explore ‘errorism,’ the dark side of progress, and the need for ethical safeguards in scientific innovation for a responsible future Envision...
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Why Managers Want to Become Leaders and Why They Largely Fail: One of ...

Everyone wants to be a leader these days, or, at least, a self-leader. “Leader” sounds majestic and ambitious. A “leader” is...
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Thank God, This Is a Crisis!

Strategy versus Culture: How to Exploit Low Chances of Success When Starting a Cultural Revolution in a Society, a Company, or...
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Money Is Power, Power to the People! A Call for a Decentralized Moneta...

Money Creation and Economic Growth Jerome Powell, the current head of the U.S. central bank, revealed that he liked this job. “Yes, …...
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Reimagining New Year’s Resolutions

For many of us, this time of year presents an opportunity to reflect on New Year’s resolutions. Ultimately, it’s a make...
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My Human Progress Manifesto: Capitalists, Socialists, and Ordinary Cit...

The Myth of Accelerating Technological Progress and the Reality of Financialization and Excessive Consumption The year 2023 is gaining momentum. Many...
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In the Long Run Long-Term Government Bonds Are Safe, But We Are a Long...

Earlier in the year the Swiss National Bank, Switzerland’s central bank, released its latest report. While reading the news covering the...
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Human trafficking in South Africa is on the rise: More collaboration i...

Human trafficking is a multi-faceted, socio-economic phenomenon fueled by problems such as poverty, racial and gender inequality, or political instability, amongst...
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So, is Russia Thriving or Imploding? Medias Show Polarizing Headlines

A Refresher on Sanctions & their Impacts on the Russian Economy The Ukraine and Russia war began on February 24. Almost 6...
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