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🎓 On the origins of the merchant class

Obsidian Iceberg • 59 implied HN points • 24 Oct 24
💾 History Trade Commerce Colonization Economics Civilizations
  1. Merchants used to work for kings and leaders, getting luxury goods for them. Over time, trade changed to focus on profit rather than just serving powerful rulers.
  2. As trade expanded, merchants started catering to smaller clients. This shift led to more diverse trading networks and a wider variety of goods available.
  3. Cities grew as places of commerce, not just government. Instead of being mainly for rulers, urban areas became important for trade and economic activity.

🚀 Missions to Mars: A Quick Q&A with … space analyst Peter Hague

Faster, Please! • 456 implied HN points • 03 Dec 24
🔬 Science Space Exploration Astrophysics Robotics Human factors Colonization
  1. Building a base on Mars is the top priority, as it helps reduce reliance on supplies from Earth. Even though it won't be completely self-sustaining at first, a solid base can support more people and activities.
  2. Many challenges of space travel, like cosmic radiation and machinery reliability, can be managed by sending more mass into space. Adding extra weight can often solve significant issues that seem daunting at first.
  3. Having enough supplies and materials is key to making Mars colonization easier. The more resources we have, the better we can tackle various tasks and ensure a successful mission.

Will Elondia Be Like Fordlandia?

Life Since the Baby Boom • 922 implied HN points • 18 Nov 24
🔬 Science Space Exploration Colonization Health Risks Technology Management
  1. Getting to Mars is much harder than reaching Fordlandia in the Amazon. Mars has extreme health risks like radiation that Fordlandia didn't face.
  2. Both places have serious health and management issues. Living conditions and isolation could lead to major problems for people on Mars, just like they did in Fordlandia.
  3. Fordlandia failed to become profitable and faced worker rebellion. Similar issues could arise in Elondia, where people's morale and management will be crucial for survival.

The Peculiar Institution, pt. 4

The Martyr Made Substack • 1375 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
💾 History Colonization Exploration Empires Cultural Exchange
  1. The debate over history being driven by great individuals or impersonal forces reflects the dominant cultural and economic forces of an era.
  2. Spanish and Portuguese states were built for war, with institutions and structures geared towards conquest.
  3. The Spanish conquest of the New World was part of the same campaign as Europe's defense against Ottoman incursion.

On Divide, Conquer, and Crabs in the Bucket

Pen>Sword • 898 implied HN points • 29 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Activism Colonization Genocide Online Activism Colonialism
  1. Reading the work of postcolonial intellectual giants Fanon and Césaire is crucial in understanding the flaws of activists falling into the trap of undermining others in the struggle for freedom.
  2. Online activists can perpetuate a 'divide and conquer' scenario by attacking their own comrades, pushing forward the colonial objective on digital platforms.
  3. Césaire's message from 'Discourse on Colonialism' emphasizes the importance of not dehumanizing the colonizer in efforts for liberation, as it plays into the colonial project and harms the movement.
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Imperial shuffle

A User's Guide to History • 216 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
💾 History American Revolution Migration Colonization Slavery Wars
  1. Historians of Canada include American Loyalists in their story, as it significantly impacted the country's history
  2. Resettling American Loyalists in Canada doubled the country's population and altered the balance of French and British influence
  3. Black Loyalists faced challenges in Canada, leading to tensions and eventual migration to other regions like Sierra Leone and the British West Indies

[Spanish translation] El genocidio maorí de los moriori

Grey Goose Chronicles • 117 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
💾 History Genocide Colonization Indigenous Peoples Warfare Cultural impact
  1. The Maori-Moriori genocide was a result of the Maori access to muskets causing violence between the tribes.
  2. The Moriori were a peaceful culture on the Chatham Islands, while the Maori were known for their warrior lifestyle.
  3. The Maori invasion led to the near extinction of the Moriori people, including atrocities like enslavement and massacres.

BREAKING NEWS: Top Trump Foreign Policy Adviser Says the United States Must Move to Recolonize Africa Because Africans “Cannot Govern Themselves”

Proof • 45 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Foreign Policy US Politics Donald Trump Invasion Colonization
  1. A top Trump foreign policy adviser suggested the US should recolonize Africa, claiming Africans cannot govern themselves.
  2. There is increased concern about the potential impact of a second Trump administration on the US and the world.
  3. The Republican Party and Donald Trump have a history of advocating for the invasion of majority-nonwhite countries by the United States.

Transatlantic Turkeys

Bird History • 19 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
💾 History Colonization Cultural Exchange
  1. Domesticated turkeys were brought from Europe to America by early colonizers, becoming an essential resource for establishing colonies.
  2. Turkeys spread rapidly through Europe, becoming cheaper and more common than other large birds by the 1550s.
  3. The intermingling of domestic and wild turkeys in America led to the creation of unique breeds like American Bronze and Bourbon Red, reflecting the blending of European colonies into the American republic.

Canal Dreams

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 99 implied HN points • 17 Feb 22
💾 History U.S. History Landscape Infrastructure Colonization
  1. The era of canals in America began with the Erie Canal in 1825 and led to an ambitious project in Washington state to connect bodies of water. This idea was sparked by settlers dreaming of easier transport methods.
  2. Over the years, multiple plans were proposed to create canals in the Pacific Northwest, but many were eventually deemed unnecessary due to the rise of railroads and automobiles.
  3. Trying to change landscapes with big projects often causes unexpected problems and doesn't always help the communities involved. We should be careful about such ambitious plans in the future.

Africa

the rohn report • 0 implied HN points • 24 Aug 20
🌐 International Africa Colonization Ancient Wisdom Cultural heritage
  1. Africa's land area is nearly 4 times the size of the United States' continental landmass, and it's been inhabited for much longer than the Americas.
  2. Despite challenges like colonization and civil wars, Africa holds immense potential and ancient wisdom that the world needs.
  3. The lifestyle and wisdom of ancient African tribes like the Bushmen, who still live close to nature in the Kalahari desert, offer valuable insights into a different way of living that we've largely forgotten.

Chariots of the Gods? Not Likely

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 22 Apr 24
🎭️ Culture History Colonization Academia Civilizations
  1. Euro-centrism has led to the unjust attribution of architectural and technological wonders to white Europeans, undermining the achievements of other civilizations.
  2. The propagation of Euro-centric narratives, such as the idea of aliens building ancient wonders, harms the recognition of the true creators and their agency in history.
  3. Academia and education systems need to address and move away from Euro-centric histories in order to respect the contributions and cultures of diverse civilizations worldwide.

The Native New World

Logos and Liberty • 0 implied HN points • 23 Nov 23
💾 History Indigenous Peoples Colonization
  1. The concept of the Native New World contrasts the typical European perspective of colonization, showing a distinct and vibrant indigenous world that emerged in response to Euro-American expansion.
  2. The Anishinaabeg, part of the Algonquian-speaking Native peoples of the northeastern woodlands, were central to this Native New World, facing pressures from European settlements and forming alliances with the French in the fur trade.
  3. The complex interactions and alliances between Native groups, European powers, and traders in North America shaped the region's history, presenting a rich tapestry of relationships and power struggles.

Joe Rogan Just Re-Told America's Greatest Lie!

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics History Bioweapons Colonization Genocide Indigenous rights
  1. Joe Rogan discussed the misconception that 90% of Native Americans were killed by disease.
  2. Historical evidence suggests that biological warfare and bullets played a significant role in the extermination of First Nations tribes.
  3. The deliberate distribution of smallpox vaccines to white populations but not to Native Americans serves as evidence of a bioweapon genocide against First Nations tribes.