True scientific innovation needs institutions and people guided by principles that go beyond financial incentives. And fortunately, there are places which support them, unlike Silicon Valley.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
My New Year’s Resolutions
Nine achievable New Year’s Resolutions.
Book Review: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Earthly Sounds
In “A Book of Noises,” Caspar Henderson catalogs the planet’s astonishing sonic landscape, both natural and human-made.
Announcing Micro-Mini Fundraiser for Moderation Top-Up
Announcing a micro-mini, just under the wire fundraiser to bring us into 2024 will a full moderation team! Help support the comments section!
Michael Hudson: Neoliberalism, Industrial Capitalism, and the Rise of Debt
Michael Hudson reprises favorite themes, particularly the role of rentiers and debt dynamics, with some new tidbits.
The Curious Joy of Being Wrong – Intellectual Humility Means Being Open to New Information and Willing to Change Your Mind
On the value of cultivating intellectual humility.
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/29/2023
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2022: The Year That Many Brits Learnt to Love Cash Again
Small slithers of hope in the Global War on Cash.
Because of Israel’s War Against Palestine, There Are No Innocent Ships at Sea
The Houthis raise the ante in their campaign against ships that could be bound for Israel.
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/28/2023
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India’s Russian Oil Imports Helped Prevent A Global Polycrisis
India makes a bold claim about spillover benefits from having ignored Western sanctions on Russian oil.
