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God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger examines the interplay between climate change, political division, and societal challenges. It discusses the urgency of environmental action, critiques on both major U.S. political parties, the influence of corporate power on democracy, and the potential for social movements to drive change.

Climate Change Political Division Environmental Policy Societal Challenges Corporate Influence on Democracy Social Movements Economic Inequality

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And their main takeaways

Global Warming Is Still Accelerating, in Three Graphs

70 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Global Warming Economic Impact Climate Crisis
  1. Global warming is accelerating according to three key graphs, showing temperature rise, ocean surface temperature, and energy imbalance.
  2. The energy imbalance data reveals a significant increase in energy retained by the planet, indicating an accelerating rate of heat retention.
  3. Considering the potential collapse of the future economy due to climate change, the question arises about how much of the current economy people are willing to sacrifice to prevent a complete economic collapse.

The Reach of 'the President's Private Army'

65 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Military operations Government Power
  1. JSOC, known as the President's private assassination squad, operates globally with a wide range of secretive military missions.
  2. SOCOM and its sub-command JSOC conduct specialized tasks like assassinations, intelligence analysis, and counterterrorism operations.
  3. JSOC operates in multiple continents, including Africa and the Middle East, with a specific focus on counterterrorism activities.

Enemy of the State

70 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
📰 News Politics International Crime War Journalism
  1. An enemy of the state is someone accused of political crimes like treason, targeted for repressing political dissent, under the guise of protecting national security.
  2. Julian Assange faces opposition for publishing leaked data and exposing U.S. military actions like the 'Collateral Murder' video, leading to a potential 175-year sentence.
  3. It's crucial to recognize the impact of such exposures on democracy, human rights, and the concept of state-sponsored violence.

Links for Friday, March 8

50 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24
  1. Learn about the largest armed uprising in American history since the Civil War, involving coal miners in West Virginia fighting against oppressive conditions and lack of rights.
  2. Explore the impact of war on Gaza's neighborhoods through a visual investigation, shedding light on the destruction caused.
  3. Understand Modern Monetary Theory, which explains how money operates in the economy by detailing government spending, taxing, deficits, debts, and budgets.

Links for Friday, March 15

25 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics History Environment Economics Politics Climate
  1. Julius Caesar's death shows the delicate balance between democracy and dictatorship in leadership roles.
  2. A significant percentage of US parents are financially supporting their adult children, with variations in support based on generational groups.
  3. Climate Reanalyzer is a useful site for climate data and graphics, highlighting concerning trends like continuous record-breaking high ocean temperatures.
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Links for Friday, March 1

25 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Espionage Government Science Music Censorship
  1. WikiLeaks' release of Vault 7 revealed significant CIA hacking tools and spy operations, resulting in global implications.
  2. The possibility of faster-than-light travel, explored by physicist Sabine Hossenfelder, challenges conventional beliefs.
  3. Notable musical treat: Honey Cone's 'Want Ads' showcases clever, bold lyrics that made it a success in the industry.

Links for Friday, Feb 16

15 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate targets Imperialism Capitalism Monopoly
  1. Reading and listening resources curated for sharing on Fridays, with a mix of links and other content sources.
  2. Challenges facing net-zero targets, particularly on assumptions about oil, gas, and coal use, leading to necessary revisions by companies and financial services.
  3. Discussion on imperialism, US involvement in wars abroad, and the relationship to capitalism, highlighting war as a significant economic driver in certain contexts.

Stranded Assets & Our Climate Future

60 implied HN points • 19 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Crisis Fossil fuels Activism
  1. The stranded assets problem in the fossil fuel industry involves financial, political, and environmental challenges.
  2. There is a need for a more radical climate movement to address the inaction of the fossil fuel industry and financial institutions.
  3. Political means may not be sufficient to force the necessary changes, so alternate strategies must be considered.

'Adversarial Actors, Home and Abroad'

70 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Relations Censorship Government Agencies
  1. Domestic activism like vegan advocacy can be labeled as potential domestic terrorism by security agencies.
  2. There is a tactic called the 'foreign-domestic switcheroo' where attention shifts from foreign threats to domestic targets as a means of censorship and control.
  3. History shows that American security agencies have been involved in regime change internationally and may also wield power domestically.

What Would Happen If Biden Stepped Aside?

5 HN points • 13 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Process Democratic Party
  1. If Biden drops out before the Convention, superdelegates hold significant power in determining the candidate, as seen in the 2016 primary race.
  2. Superdelegates, made up of DNC members and other party insiders, exist to influence the party's electoral process.
  3. If Biden were to step down after the Convention, a select group of DNC insiders, including lobbyists, would have direct control over choosing the new nominee, limiting voter input.

TikTok and Critical Mass

65 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media Protests Political Activism Government Response
  1. Critical mass is essential for successful revolt - like Bernie Sanders' campaigns reaching critical mass in 2016 and 2020.
  2. Social media platforms like TikTok could play a significant role in building critical mass for sparking the Next American Revolt.
  3. There's a possibility of Gen Z individuals starting to act in a more revolutionary way, reminiscent of actions seen in modern-day France.