Top posts of the year

And their main takeaways
10770 implied HN points 17 Jan 24
  1. Sweden's new right-wing government is dismantling the UN's Agenda 2030 goals.
  2. Sweden removed climate taxes on fuel, significantly lowering diesel prices.
  3. The Swedish government has cut budget and removed Agenda 2030 goals from directives to various organizations.
7567 implied HN points 21 Jan 24
  1. The right-wing Swedish government is supporting the use of physical cash for the future.
  2. Sweden's government is considering forcing shops to accept cash, going against the trend of a cashless society.
  3. In a cashless society, control over what people can buy could lead to a dystopian future.
4304 implied HN points 26 Jan 24
  1. Bill Gates invested millions in BioNTech just before Covid, which turned out to be very profitable for him.
  2. Bill Gates donated $20 million to the BBC, which reportedly misrepresented the risk of Covid to increase public support for lockdown.
  3. Bill Gates' foundation committed $1.27 billion to advance Global Goals, including funding for global digital ID.
3812 implied HN points 24 Jan 24
  1. The WHO pandemic treaty is at risk of failing due to misinformation and conspiracy theories.
  2. The treaty would grant the WHO significant powers during a new pandemic, like implementing lockdowns and quarantines.
  3. Some countries, like Slovakia and New Zealand, are hesitant to sign the treaty to protect their national decision-making.
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3439 implied HN points 12 Jan 24
  1. World Economic Forum planning a meeting to prepare for an unknown 'Disease X'
  2. Mainstream media, Big Pharma, and elites involved in discussions about 'Disease X'
  3. Focus on freedom of expression and combating disinformation during meetings
2476 implied HN points 03 Feb 24
  1. A whistleblower shares their shocking experience being harassed by a cult after exposing inappropriate behavior within the organization.
  2. The whistleblower faced expulsion from churches and even false police reports for trying to protect vulnerable individuals.
  3. The story highlights the importance of speaking out against abuse and seeking help for victims in similar situations.