Month: November 2020
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Eddie Van Halen Eulogy
Ladies and gentlemen, family and friends, we gather here today to honor and remember a legendary musical force that has left an indelible mark on our hearts and the world of rock ‘n’ roll. Today, we bid a bittersweet farewell to Van Halen, a band whose music echoed the very essence of Los Angeles and…
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It’s the Hoi Poloi, Stupid
Intellectual Apathy and the Battle of Ideologies Introduction: In today’s increasingly polarized world, concepts such as the Radical left, post-truth, MSM (Mainstream Media), fake news, and white supremacy have emerged as significant topics of debate and concern. While these concepts may appear distinct on the surface, a closer examination reveals a common thread that ties…
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Being Online is Like Printing Your Own Stationery
Being online is like printing your own stationery, but in the most delightfully futile and ironically narcissistic way. It’s as if we believe that customizing our digital presence will make a profound difference in a sea of superficiality. Just like printing your own stationery, being online gives you the illusion of control and autonomy, allowing…
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Insight Does Not Scale
Insight, man, it’s a tricky thing. You can’t just bottle it up and pass it around like some mind-altering elixir. It’s not something you can package, mass-produce, and sell on the street corner. Nah, insight, my friend, it’s an elusive beast that dances in the shadows of our minds, teasing us with its fleeting presence.…
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The Malfunctioning Second Brain
Twitter is not a thing of its own but more like a feedback loop of tv and cable. Biggest loser is Twitter if only because they joined tv and cable to block generational transfer and failed to notice right wing support among minorities (highest support for any republican in 60 years). Conventional wisdom on the…
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The Fallacy of the End of History
A Critique of Historical Determinism Introduction: The concept of the “end of history” has been a subject of intellectual discourse for centuries, often associated with the notion that human civilization will inevitably reach a state of perfection or ultimate fulfillment. This essay aims to critically analyze the idea of the end of history as a…
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The Bargaining Position
Technological Advancements and Their Impact on Power Dynamics Introduction: Technological advancements have revolutionized various aspects of human life, from communication and transportation to healthcare and entertainment. However, the transformative power of technology extends beyond convenience and efficiency. This essay explores how technology can undermine the bargaining position of individuals and groups while accelerating their legibility,…