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Doomberg • 7460 implied HN points • 05 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Crime Drugs Immigration Economy
  1. The relationship between immigration and organized crime can be complex. Some immigration patterns have led to an increase in crime, but it’s important not to judge entire communities based on the actions of a few individuals.
  2. The fentanyl crisis in North America is serious, with both Canada and the US struggling with it. It's important for countries to work together to address the flow of illegal drugs across borders.
  3. Political decisions, like tariffs, can trigger strong reactions from countries involved. Canada felt threatened by the recent US tariffs, highlighting how deeply interconnected their economies and issues are.

On drugs, Glenn Greenwald, and serious jobs

Unreported Truths • 37 implied HN points • 03 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Journalism Drugs Free speech Public Policy
  1. Personal life choices, like sexual preferences, shouldn't affect how we view someone's professional work. What people do in their private lives is their business.
  2. Drug use, especially with dangerous substances, can lead to serious issues that affect not just the user but society as well. It’s important for people in influential roles to be cautious about their choices.
  3. We have a responsibility to discourage harmful behaviors, like drug use and gambling, for the good of everyone. These activities can lead to real harm, and it's important for society to address them.

Chamula Power; Mexico's Indigenous Cartel

CrashOut by Ioan Grillo • 569 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Indigenous Organized Crime Drugs
  1. The Chamula Cartel, formed by indigenous people in Mexico, wields considerable power in Chiapas, involving in activities like drug trade, human smuggling, and controlling informal commerce.
  2. The Chamulans have a history of resistance and rebellion, and while some have been displaced, others within the community have formed a cartel, uniting to gain power through organized crime.
  3. The involvement of the Chamula Cartel in various criminal activities, including drug trade and human smuggling, has led to increased violence and controversial practices like the production of indigenous women and underage girl pornography.

Numlock News: October 9, 2023 • BeiDou, Autopay, Noise Cancellation

Numlock News • 569 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
🔬 Science Satellites Art Health Drugs Archaeology
  1. Counterfeit Native American art is a significant issue, with up to 80% of marketed art being fake.
  2. The global market for noise-cancelling headphones is expected to triple to $45.4 billion by 2031.
  3. Devices connected to China's BeiDou satellite system have reached 1.5 billion, with 98% of smartphones sold in China having BeiDou navigation.
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Pundits scold us for fretting about crime/drugs/homeless in San Francisco

C.W.’s Newsletter • 235 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Homelessness Drugs
  1. People are scolded for worrying about crime, drugs, and homelessness in San Francisco, with claims that things are actually fine.
  2. Despite official statements that crime is down and manageable, the city is facing a crisis with issues like fentanyl dealing and human trafficking.
  3. There is a growing sense of individuals feeling they are on their own in dealing with problems due to a lack of city governance and public order.

"Euphoric Nothingness:" The Dichotomy of Dissociation & Healing

Tripsitter • 199 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Therapy Integration Drugs
  1. Dissociative drugs like ketamine offer a paradoxical healing potential by inducing a state of 'euphoric nothingness' that allows for self-reflection and identification of suppressed truths.
  2. Integration after dissociative experiences is crucial for long-term success, involving techniques like journaling, talk therapy, meditation, and self-care practices to make sense of insights and apply them to daily life.
  3. Ketamine therapy should be approached with caution and only through reputable clinics that prioritize integration and multiple sessions, avoiding clinics with red flags like lack of information or poor design.

Chronicle of a childless cat lady

Unreported Truths • 57 implied HN points • 18 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Literature Memoir Drugs Relationships Politics
  1. Emily Witt shares her life experiences in her memoir, focusing on her struggles with drug use and her relationships, particularly with a man named Andrew. She aims to present a self-aware view but misses some key insights about her own behavior.
  2. Witt's desire to be perceived as 'cool' drives her lifestyle choices, including her preferences for parties and partners. This desire reflects a specific elite culture that seems disconnected from the reality of most people's lives.
  3. While Witt portrays herself as a fighter for social justice, she often fails to acknowledge the perspectives of those closest to her, such as Andrew. Her narrative emphasizes her own experiences while sidelining others, raising questions about authenticity and empathy.

Lude Awakening: The Rise & Fall of Quaaludes

Tripsitter • 119 implied HN points • 20 Oct 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Drugs Addiction Mental health Medication
  1. Quaaludes, a drug popular in the 70s disco era, had euphoric and hallucinatory effects when resisted the urge to sleep.
  2. The rise of Quaaludes as a party drug was fueled by its intense euphoria and disinhibition effects, leading to widespread recreational abuse.
  3. The fall of Quaaludes was marked by increased addiction, overdoses, and stricter regulations due to its side effects and potential for abuse, eventually leading to its ban in the US in 1984.

On the hard days ahead, and the trap we are (eagerly, so eagerly) setting for ourselves

Unreported Truths • 61 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Addiction Behavior Consequences Drugs Mental health
  1. Drug use, gambling, and certain kinds of sex are not moral neutrals and can easily lead to despair.
  2. America is facing challenges like declining life expectancy, preventable deaths, and social issues like lesser rates of marriage and having children.
  3. Stronger drugs, widespread gambling, and push for non-traditional relationships are causing harm and escalating societal issues.