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The BRICS coalition, its original five members comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa has emerged as a bloc that challenges Western dominance. However, BRICS …
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If a book has been in print for forty years, I can expect it to be in print for another forty years. But, and that is the main difference, if it survives another decade, then it …
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Stop Bringing Your Phone Everywhere! The sheer amount of sensor data modern smartphones collect is staggering. They continuously log your precise GPS location—even when apps …
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In the 19th century, many historians embraced the Great Man Theory, which claims that a handful of extraordinary leaders dictate the course of events through their intellect, …
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Bottom line up front: For my hardware I use an Apple laptop with third-party peripherals that can be easily transported. I try to use open-source software when possible because …
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Bottom line up front: Wealth is rarely held as cash or physical currency; instead, it is tied to commercial capabilities represented by stocks, assets, and equity. There exists no …
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§ 0 Leisure in Classical Antiquity: The Foundation of Intellectual Life Men must be able to engage in business and go to war, but leisure and peace are better; they must do what …
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§0 A Black Box 0.0 When anything happens there is a tendency to immediately give the occurrence an explanation and then to say “it was obvious wasn’t it, we should of …
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