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A dying man said he found the key to happiness. Science backs him up.
Ted Pellegatta brought people together at a daily coffee shop gathering, helping to bridge political divides and combat loneliness....
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Sep 191 min read
A Rogue Nation on the High Seas
U.S. Presisdent is treating the military like they're his personal mercenaries. Excerpt: " A more worrisome problem here is that Trump’s...
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Sep 191 min read
An Escalation in Every Way!
Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension from late-night is a chilling precedent that could have deep consequences if it isn’t swiftly undone. Related...
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Sep 181 min read
Why People Fell for an Outlandish Theory
Political violence is a curse for which both the left and right have, at different times, been responsible. Related
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Sep 181 min read
Not since WWII has the fight for liberalism been this urgent
In “On Liberalism,” Cass Sunstein argues that liberalism can only endure if we reclaim its core commitments and revive its spirit of...
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Sep 181 min read
How conspiracy theories can take us into ‘Alternate Realities’
Conspiracy theories are seemingly everywhere in our world. A 2022 survey found that around 19 percent of American adults either believed...
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Sep 171 min read
Trust as a potentially maladaptive aspect of today's consciousness (UII w/Claude)
DM In our recent conversations, such as this example, we've collaborated regarding an architecture of interrelated topics of: ......
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Sep 1727 min read
Awe Is Essential
When we see ourselves in the context of wonder, it makes us humbler.
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Sep 161 min read
UNDERSTANDING ZIONISM
The movement for Jewish settlement of Palestine resembles other nationalisms of its era
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Sep 161 min read
Centrist & Former Sen. Joe Manchin reflects on career, state of U.S. politics in new memoir
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia about his new memoir, "Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense."...
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Sep 161 min read
In an era of toxic polarization, U.S. leader fails to lead ALL citizens
The President does not subscribe to performing his role of serving all citizens. Related Related
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Sep 141 min read
Why Do So Many Young Americans Justify Political Violence?
Ninety-three percent of baby boomers think it’s never acceptable. Only 56% of Gen Z agrees.
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Sep 141 min read
U.S.-China Rivalry Sparks a Submarine Arms Race
Beijing’s fleet gets quieter and more lethal; Washington leads in tech, lags in production Quick Summary China’s submarine fleet is...
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Sep 141 min read
Exercising a element of "Republic Design," Brazil’s Top Court, in Convicting Ex-President, Again Changes History’s Course
The all-powerful Supreme Court, ruling over parking tickets and conspiracies, ends Jair Bolsonaro’s presidential hopes with prison term
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Sep 141 min read
Workers are increasingly being fired, or placed on leave, over political posts
Reactions to the conservative activist’s killing have become a litmus test for employers’ tolerance for political speech by employees, in...
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Sep 131 min read
Sad, bad, dysfunctional & dangerous: U.S President again displays suboptimal leadership
Rather than condemning violence and calling for unity, the president of the United States accused his political opposition of being...
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Sep 121 min read
Strawberries in Winter
Most Americans do not want civil war. Anyone who is declaring it should stop.
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Sep 111 min read
Humanity at a discouraging, ... even concerning, moment? (UII w/Claude)
DM Good morning! Today I'm discouraged and concerned regarding what appears to be the "net effect" of "humanity's trajectory." While...
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Sep 1133 min read
The Tragedy of Charlie Kirk’s Killing
The activist’s murder is a disaster for the country. Related thoughts Another Excerpt to first link above: "Words are not...
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Sep 111 min read
The Beginning of the End of NATO?
This is when the world finds out whether the United States remains committed to Europe’s defense. More on this topic
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Sep 111 min read
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