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24 Jan 2025 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR In "Elon Musk and the History of the 'Roman Salute'" published in The Conversation, Samuel Agbamu examines the historical and symbolic origins of the so-called "Roman salute," tracing its evolution from a modern invention to its appropriation by...
24 Jan 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Myxoplixx
l tell ya, Trump's speech got no respect. NO RESPECT AT ALL! The president's talking, and I'm thinking, "Is this a speech or a mix-tape gone rogue?" He jumps around more than a kangaroo on a trampoline drinking an espresso! Family stories, energy p...
23 Jan 2025 3 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR In "The Global Struggle Over How to Regulate AI" by Katie McQue, Laís Martins, Ananya Bhattacharya, and Carien du Plessis, published in Rest of World, the authors explore the global challenges of regulating artificial intelligence (AI). The arti...
23 Jan 2025 3 minute read 6 comments Myxoplixx
In a striking historical echo, the recent surge of executive orders issued by President Donald Trump at the outset of his second term has drawn comparisons to Adolf Hitler's consolidation of power in 1933. While the contexts differ, Germany in the t...
22 Jan 2025 2 minute read 4 comments Myxoplixx
In the early days of the United States, the government operated under a system known as patronage, or the spoils system. This approach to governance prioritized political loyalty over merit and competence, shaping the landscape of federal employment...
21 Jan 2025 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TL;DR Donald Trump's second inauguration marked a continuation of his polarizing leadership, characterized by promises of national renewal and divisive rhetoric. His address emphasized "America First" policies, pledging stricter immigration controls...
21 Jan 2025 2 minute read 0 comments Myxoplixx
The dawn of 2025 brings with it a chilling wind of change, sweeping away years of progress towards a more equitable and inclusive society. On January 20th, the newly inaugurated administration unleashes a devastating blow to the fabric of American...
20 Jan 2025 3 minute read 1 comment Ship Shard
Publication in Russian on the Zen bloghttps://dzen.ru/a/Z4vbBHri-CvRDzhx I was wondering how it happened that the people of Germany, among whom there were many educated and intelligent people, began to support and justify the bloody and treacherous w...
20 Jan 2025 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR In "Trump Will Cut Legal Entries More Than Illegal Entries," published by David J. Bier on the Cato Institute, the author argues that Donald Trump's immigration policies in a potential second term would disproportionately target legal immigratio...
20 Jan 2025 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic
TLDR In "What to Expect When You're Expecting a Second Trump Administration," by Persuasion, Damon Linker explores the potential implications of a second Donald Trump presidency. Linker argues that Trump's administration would be far more focused and...
