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World Game explores the intersection of geopolitics, culture, and economics with a focus on the impact of technology, the dynamics of global power shifts, and the evolution towards alternative energy sources. It delves into the strategic moves of nations in the evolving digital and physical landscape.

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China and the Silicon Shield

2 implied HN points • 11 Feb 23
  1. The Western allies aimed to cut off Russia's access to essential chips during the war in Ukraine.
  2. It was crucial for Taiwan to participate in the imposed sanctions.
  3. China emerged as an alternative supplier for Russia amid the chip crisis.

The crisis of 2023. Battle for the kernel

1 implied HN point • 23 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Global Crisis
  1. The global environment in 2023 is more complex compared to past crises like 1997, 2008, and 2020 due to deeper issues related to controlling the price level.
  2. Printing money may not solve problems like the availability of essential resources such as oil and wheat.
  3. Think of the prices of money as the application layer of the system.

Dialectics of Offset

1 implied HN point • 08 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Defense Innovation Military
  1. Technology is a force multiplier in warfare, helping to offset numerical advantages of adversaries.
  2. Secretary of Defense Harold Brown introduced the concept of using technology to counter the large Soviet nuclear arsenal.
  3. The potential of technology to balance power dynamics was highlighted in the context of warfare.

Will the yuan replace the dollar?

1 implied HN point • 10 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Global Economics
  1. Countries and investors need easy access to buy and sell yuan internationally.
  2. Chinese authorities are reluctant to open the capital account and have a flexible exchange rate.
  3. Yuan replacing the dollar depends on China's willingness to make economic changes.