Vlad's politics
Vlad's politics

Vlad's politics

My blog about politics, society and the world in general. For more info, write to me via [email protected]


AI and crypto - pros and cons?

28 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The convergence of AI and crypto is expected to bring significant changes and opportunities in the crypto space. The article explores various ways AI and crypto can intersect and drive innovation in the web3 sector. One potential integration area is...

The memory of the Dalit protests in India in 2021

26 May 2023 2 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

In the village of Maujo Kalan in Punjab, India, a Dalit family faced discrimination for 25 years as Jatt Sikh households did not allow them to open the main gate of their house. The dominant caste households had erected a cement platform with an idol...

The importance of Mae Tao clinic at the Thailand-Myanmar border

26 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

The Mae Tao clinic, located near the Thailand-Myanmar border, is witnessing an influx of patients seeking healthcare that has become scarce in Myanmar since the military coup in February 2021. Patients arrive with injuries from the conflict, illnesse...

Sudan and South Sudan - the current situation

26 May 2023 1 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

Thousands of South Sudanese refugees are returning to their war-torn country from Sudan, facing dire conditions and limited support. Around 70,000 civilians have fled to South Sudan due to ongoing fighting in Sudan. Still, upon arrival in Sou...

5 optimist news

26 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

A study published in the journal Nature reports a breakthrough in which a paralyzed man, Gert-Jan Oskam, could walk again with the help of brain and spine implants. The implants created a "digital bridge" between his brain and spinal cord, bypassing...

AIDS and cannabis - new findings

26 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

A recent study published in the journal AIDS and Behavior suggests that older adults with occasional cannabis use exhibit better cognitive performance than non-users. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of California at San Diego,...

Tough border paradox in the USA?

26 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

Terminating the Title 42 process, which allowed the expulsion of immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was expected to result in a surge of new migrants. However, the projected increase in border crossings has not occurre...

20 Euronews 2023-05-26 via Politico Europe

26 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

  Germany, the EU's largest economy, has entered a recession, with a 0.3 percent drop in GDP in the first quarter of the year. The recession is expected to ripple effect on other European countries and exacerbate political tensions within Germany's...

Monetary freedom and CBDCs

26 May 2023 4 minute read 2 comments Vladan Lausevic

  The famous Bitcoiner Michael Saylor has recently shared his thoughts on governments and a seldom-discussed aspect: how they manipulate money as a means of control. Regardless of nationality, governments have become a popular target of criticism. Wi...

GDPR, Meta and censorship

25 May 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Vladan Lausevic

Despite the record-breaking fine of $1.3 billion imposed on Meta (formerly Facebook) for violating GDPR, the effectiveness of Europe's privacy standards is questioned. While the fines imposed under Europe's data protection rules have reached $4.2 bil...