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Top Links 651 Is China Trump-proof? The global growth of the welfare state. Disintegrating Sudan & "Broadcasting the Barricades".

Chartbook • 386 implied HN points • 16 Feb 25
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Globalization Sovereignty International relations Conflict
  1. China may be able to withstand challenges posed by the U.S., but the implications are worth exploring.
  2. There is a noticeable trend of more countries enhancing their welfare systems around the world.
  3. The situation in Sudan is deteriorating, highlighting the importance of public awareness and activism.

While the West Hesitates China Marches Forward

The Algorithmic Bridge • 637 implied HN points • 21 Feb 25
🕹 Technology AI Innovation Government Data Globalization
  1. China is rapidly adopting AI technology, using systems like DeepSeek across government operations to improve efficiency and decision-making. This shows their proactive approach to embracing innovation.
  2. DeepSeek has emerged as a competitive AI model that rivals established Western technologies, highlighting China's growing capabilities in the tech sector. China is focused on getting results, not just discussing ideas.
  3. The cultural mindset in China emphasizes efficiency and action, contrasting with the West's tendency to debate and regulate rather than implement. This difference in attitude could impact global technological leadership.

RED ALERT: IS FDA'S QUIET OCTOBER REORGANIZATION CREATING A NEW POLICING ARM A RESPONSE TO WEF'S DEMANDS TO CONTROL OR SHUT DOWN LOCAL FOOD PRODUCTION?

Popular Rationalism • 1486 implied HN points • 13 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Regulatory Policy Public Health Globalization
  1. The FDA has created a new Office of Inspections and Investigations, which gives it more power to regulate food production. This raises worries that the agency might focus on favoring big corporations instead of local farmers.
  2. There are concerns that the FDA's actions might align with global agendas, particularly from organizations like the World Economic Forum, which could limit local food production and farmers' rights in the name of environmental goals.
  3. If the FDA continues to enforce regulations that prioritize industrial farming over local agriculture, it could threaten food sovereignty, making the U.S. more reliant on centralized agricultural systems instead of supporting local food sources.

How the mainstream abandoned universal economic principles

Global Inequality and More 3.0 • 3654 implied HN points • 08 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Economic Policy Neoliberalism Globalization Inequality Trade policy
  1. Mainstream economists have stopped following the old rules of globalization, like free trade and open borders. This change is happening because many people are unhappy with how these rules have worked in their lives.
  2. Current economic actions, such as raising tariffs and trade blocks, go against the principles of globalization that were once strongly supported. Now, even respected institutions are shifting their views on these issues.
  3. There is no clear global economic framework anymore. Different countries are acting based on their own interests, leading to confusion and a lack of universal rules for trade and economy.

We need to think about Africa

Wood From Eden • 1728 implied HN points • 24 Jan 25
🌍 World Politics Demography Migration Globalization Geopolitics Development
  1. Africa's population is growing quickly and will represent a large part of the world in the future. It's important for the rest of the world to pay attention to this change.
  2. Ignoring Africa's potential problems could lead to bigger issues later on. We may need to think about ways to help cope with possible crises.
  3. Instead of only debating about challenges in Africa, we should start thinking of solutions now. Preparing early can help everyone in the future.
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NOTE TO SELF: TrumpChaos in a BREXIT Mirror

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 422 implied HN points • 06 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Trade policy Economic Impact Brexit Globalization
  1. Brexit caused a lot of chaos and hurt the UK economy significantly, with estimates of GDP loss ranging from 4% to over 10%. This shows how disruptive trade politics can really be.
  2. Trump's international trade policies seem to create similar pointless disruptions, slightly lessening the U.S. economy's ties with its trading partners but not helping in the long run.
  3. There are questions about how the damage from Trump's trade policies compares to Brexit's impact, and it's important to analyze the economic integration and results for both the U.S. and UK.

FAFOnomics: How Chaos Became America's Economic Strategy

Kyla’s Newsletter • 201 implied HN points • 05 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Economic Policy Trade Relations Political strategy Globalization
  1. America is using chaos as a strategy in its economy, making decisions that hurt trust with allies while trying to grab attention. This tactic might work for now, but it’s risky and unsustainable.
  2. The U.S. economy relies heavily on global partnerships and imports, which means isolationist policies could backfire by harming America's own economic health. We can't just unplug from the global economy and expect to thrive.
  3. Tariffs meant to protect American jobs are actually a tax on American consumers. This might not lead to the expected benefits for workers and could hurt everyday people financially.

🎇 Stargate isn't enough. Save the NSF

Faster, Please! • 731 implied HN points • 08 Feb 25
🕹 Technology AI Infrastructure Government Investment Globalization
  1. America needs government support for technology, like what the National Science Foundation provides, not just help from big tech companies like those in Silicon Valley.
  2. Expansion of AI infrastructure, like the Stargate project, is important for keeping up with global competition, especially with advancements coming from other countries.
  3. Recent discussions about a Chinese AI model's efficiency highlight the need for the U.S. to continue investing in its tech sector to stay innovative and competitive.

China's Silent Depression: An Unseen Economic Crisis

COVID Reason • 237 implied HN points • 14 Oct 24
💰 Finance Economics Debt Globalization Real Estate Crisis
  1. China had a huge economic boom driven by global demand for its products, creating an illusion of strong governance.
  2. The 2008 global crisis revealed China's vulnerabilities, leading to rising debt and a focus on real estate to cope with slowed growth.
  3. Now, China's heavy debt and real estate issues are growing problems, signaling a decline in globalization that previously supported its economy.

Neolib Zombies

Magic + Loss • 417 implied HN points • 03 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policies Economy Identity Globalization Government
  1. Neoliberalism has changed how we see ourselves, turning us from citizens into consumers and investors. This shift impacts our values and priorities in society.
  2. Since Reagan's presidency, neoliberal ideas have focused more on market concerns instead of workers' rights or social programs. This change has affected how economic policies are shaped today.
  3. Even though neoliberalism seems to be struggling, it continues to influence our lives and policies significantly. Its effects are still visible in the world around us.

Global Elites Ram Digital IDs To Prevent Populist Victories

Public • 404 implied HN points • 01 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Surveillance Government Populism Digital Identity Globalization
  1. Governments are considering using a single app to store all personal information, which would make it easy for citizens to access important documents. This includes everything from vaccination status to tax records.
  2. This app could also give governments the power to control people's access to public services based on their behavior online. If someone spreads misinformation or hate speech, they could lose access to certain services.
  3. Digital IDs and tracking could lead to more surveillance and privacy concerns for citizens. Many fear that this could be a way for elites to maintain control and prevent populist movements.

& We Are Live Over at the "Milken Review", with: Chickens Coming Home to Roost?: The Perils of Deglobalization

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 276 implied HN points • 23 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Globalization Trade policy International relations Economic Impact
  1. Countries are starting to use their market power for political reasons, which can hurt globalization. This means that economic decisions are becoming more political.
  2. The level of globalization has been changing a lot, and even though it dipped during the pandemic, it has started to recover. Still, many people are concerned about the risks of deglobalization.
  3. Reducing global connections might lead to higher prices and less innovation. The goal now seems to be working with other countries while being careful about becoming too dependent.

cultural invasion with gain of function virus

bad cattitude • 170 implied HN points • 21 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Digital Culture Cultural Influences Social media Globalization Identity politics
  1. There's a concern that a gain of function virus could spread to populations without immunity, causing chaos, similar to how some American cultural elements might disrupt other countries.
  2. American online influencers could significantly impact cultures where such media is new, possibly leading to a rapid change in youth behavior and social norms.
  3. The rise of social media influencers may act as a powerful cultural tool, comparable to past political movements, and may influence societal structures in unexpected ways.

Chartbook 340 Against synecdoche! … A plural taxonomy of capitalist globalization

Chartbook • 686 implied HN points • 19 Dec 24
💼 Business Capitalism Globalization Economics Politics Finance
  1. Global capitalism is complex and can't just be understood as one single economy. Different sectors, like finance and agriculture, have their own unique ways of operating.
  2. It's important to recognize the different sectors of capitalism to fully understand how they interact. For example, globalization affects industries like manufacturing and real estate in distinct ways.
  3. By acknowledging that capitalism is made up of many different parts, we can avoid oversimplifying it and appreciate the specific factors at play in each aspect.

Chartbook 339 Uneven and combined development of what? How do we relate global dollars and global cocoa?

Chartbook • 600 implied HN points • 18 Dec 24
💼 Business Economics Capitalism Globalization Commodities Political Economy
  1. Global dollars and cocoa are connected within the system of capitalism, but they operate under very different political economies. Money is managed through global financial institutions, while cocoa production involves many poor farmers and large corporations.
  2. The relationship between cocoa and global dollars can be explored through the idea of 'sectors' in the economy, like the agro-industrial sector for cocoa and the financial sector for dollars. Each sector functions under its own rules and crises.
  3. Understanding how these sectors combine and differ helps to illustrate the complex dynamics of global capitalism. It’s important to consider how different sectors impact each other and society as a whole.

Trump and the Rise of Asia

Global Inequality and More 3.0 • 770 implied HN points • 03 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Leadership Globalization Inequality International relations
  1. Western elites feel confused and uneasy with Trump's approach, much like Eastern European elites felt with Gorbachev. They see him as changing the norms that they are used to.
  2. European leaders are struggling to adapt to changes brought by Trump. They tend to view his presidency as a temporary disruption rather than a challenge to their rule.
  3. China's rise is shifting economic power away from the West, and many in the Western middle class may feel a decline in their global status as Asian economies grow rapidly.

Do poor countries need a new development strategy?

Noahpinion • 10647 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Development Industrialization Economic Growth Globalization International relations
  1. The debate over development strategies for poor countries is evolving, with a shift towards focusing on green energy and non-traded services rather than traditional manufacturing and exports.
  2. Authors like Dani Rodrik and Joseph Stiglitz argue that poorer countries may face challenges in industrialization due to factors like reduced global demand for manufactured goods and increased automation.
  3. Successful growth stories of countries like Bangladesh challenge the notion that industrialization is no longer a viable development strategy for poor nations, emphasizing the importance of traditional methods for economic progress.

Canada first. Then the Spanish. Then the French. The Irish. Now the Germans. And Friday, the Poles.

Welcome to Absurdistan • 5640 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Protests Globalization Government Corruption
  1. Protests against climate regulations and globalization are happening worldwide.
  2. There is growing distrust and resistance towards government narratives and actions.
  3. The working class and immigrants are at the forefront of demanding change and better economic opportunities.

Top Links 578 Airline profits. Global migration. Virtue capitalists & Norwich v. the Soviet Union.

Chartbook • 500 implied HN points • 03 Dec 24
💼 Business Economics Finance Corporate Market Trends Globalization
  1. Airline profits have rebounded recently, indicating a recovery in the travel industry. This shows that more people are flying again after tough times.
  2. Global migration trends are changing, with more people moving for various reasons. This affects economies and cultures around the world.
  3. There is a discussion around 'virtue capitalists,' who focus on social values while making money, and their impact compared to historical examples like Norwich and the Soviet Union.

Top Links 585 Mexico's laborious economy. VW exits Xinjiang. Bibles are booming. Joan Robinson on time & history.

Chartbook • 271 implied HN points • 12 Dec 24
💼 Business Economics Labor Trade Globalization Industry
  1. Mexico works a lot, making it the second biggest economy in the OECD by total hours worked, surpassing countries like Germany.
  2. Volkswagen has decided to leave Xinjiang, reflecting changing business strategies in sensitive regions.
  3. There is a rising interest in Bibles, indicating a shift or demand in religious materials.

🗽🧠 Pro-immigration policy and mutual brain gain: A Quick Q&A with … economist Gaurav Khanna

Faster, Please! • 365 implied HN points • 11 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Economics Policy Labor Globalization
  1. Immigration benefits workers in both the US and India. It leads to better job opportunities and innovation in both countries.
  2. Indian students often pursue IT skills to try for jobs in the US. Even those who don't make it can help grow India's own tech sector.
  3. The US gains when foreign students study there, even if they return home. Their presence supports local schools and boosts the economy.

The Perils of an Enormous Social World

The Garden of Forking Paths • 2535 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Globalization Local community
  1. In today's interconnected world, we compare ourselves globally rather than locally.
  2. Constant and global social comparison through social media can lead to negative impacts on mental health, especially among teenagers.
  3. Living in a large online community can be isolating, emphasizing the importance of balancing digital interactions with real-life connections.

Donald and the Pincer

The Abbey of Misrule • 498 implied HN points • 07 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political trends Populism Media influence Cultural critique Globalization
  1. Many people feel frustrated with the political and media establishment, and they want change. This feeling is similar to what led to movements like Brexit and the rise of populist parties.
  2. Progressive leftism and corporate capitalism are working together more than ever. Both are promoting a modern world that values technology and globalism, often ignoring local traditions and cultures.
  3. There's a growing push for a different approach rooted in local identities and community values. Some believe we need to focus on what truly matters in our lives, rather than getting caught up in modern political divisions.

Companies are the new City-States

The Novelleist • 619 implied HN points • 10 Feb 25
💼 Business Corporate culture Economics Globalization Innovation
  1. Companies are becoming wealthier and more influential than many countries. For example, Apple has a market value that's larger than the GDP of most nations.
  2. Businesses are more flexible and can adapt quickly to changes. They often provide better working conditions and rights, such as parental leave and healthcare, ahead of government regulations.
  3. Companies can address social issues like education and housing, stepping in where government services may fall short. This makes them more effective at creating positive change in society.

Living on the Periphery of the Empire

Atlas of Wonders and Monsters • 508 implied HN points • 05 Nov 24
🎭️ Culture Cultural Diversity Identity Cinema Globalization
  1. Growing up in a culture that is influenced by a larger superpower can create a struggle between maintaining your own identity and adopting the dominant culture. It's important to balance local traditions with global opportunities.
  2. Linguistic and cultural diversity is valuable, as losing a language or culture can diminish the richness of the world. Protecting local languages helps keep unique identities alive that add variety to global culture.
  3. Embracing a global language like English can offer personal advantages, such as broader audiences or opportunities. However, it may also lead to the marginalization of your local culture, which can be a tough choice for individuals.

Innovation Job Market Papers 2024 (3/3)

New Things Under the Sun • 192 implied HN points • 06 Dec 24
💼 Business Innovation Economics R&D Entrepreneurship Globalization Technology
  1. Many new PhD researchers are studying innovation topics in their job market papers. These papers are valuable for understanding current trends in technology and business.
  2. Some research focuses on how companies adapt their innovation strategies in response to challenges like climate change and competition. This shows that innovation is not just about new ideas but also about practical responses to real-world issues.
  3. There is growing interest in how digital platforms influence entrepreneurship. These platforms can help small businesses thrive and increase diversity in the market, which benefits consumers.

TWELVE SLIDES: The History of Economic Growth :: (Roughly) Seven Summary Bullet Points per Lecture

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 192 implied HN points • 27 Nov 24
🚌 Education Economic History Social Dynamics Technological Change Globalization
  1. Economic growth means people's living standards and productivity improve over time. It's not just about having more money, but also how everyone shares those resources fairly.
  2. Before 1870, most economic progress was slow, and many people lived in poverty. After that, societies began to develop better ways of organizing and sharing wealth, leading to real improvements for many.
  3. Today, we face challenges like climate change and inequality that threaten our progress. We need to find new ways to support everyone and ensure that future generations can thrive.

Chartbook 258 War, peace and the return of history in 2023

Chartbook • 2532 implied HN points • 01 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Violence Conflict Globalization International relations
  1. In 2023, there was a surge in violence globally, with factors like weak state power and new rivalries fueling conflicts.
  2. Poor-country conflicts are influenced by global forces, but the impact on the larger picture is limited.
  3. The world is facing a historical shift with conflicts like the Israel-Palestine dispute challenging traditional models of geopolitical alignment.

Whither China 5: No, China is not competing with India for Wall Street's attention.

Chartbook • 1316 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Globalization Investment Trade Geopolitics Economy
  1. Wall Street is pulling billions from China's economy and shifting focus to India, creating a significant change in global markets.
  2. Financial flows in China show a trade surplus, with global investors moving away from China and towards India.
  3. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into China has drastically decreased since 2022, reflecting investor concerns about geopolitics and domestic policies.

Academic Agent on 'The Anywhere-ization of all Places'

The J. Burden Show • 738 implied HN points • 24 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Identity Globalization
  1. Culture and regional identity are being eroded by globalization and commercialization, leading to a loss of authenticity and uniqueness.
  2. The homogenization of accents and the corporatization of sports teams contribute to the diminishing of genuine culture and community connections.
  3. The transformation of local places into generic, commercialized spaces removes the individuality and character that once defined them, reflecting a broader trend of devaluation of local traditions and businesses.

Chinese experts' perspectives on some key aspects of China's economy

Ginger River Review • 668 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
💼 Business Economy Technology Investment Globalization Localization
  1. Disruptive technological innovation drives new productive forces, like in new energy and materials.
  2. China is focusing on expanding the digital economy, leveraging its vast data resources for growth.
  3. Institutional opening-up and cultivation of new drivers for foreign trade are key strategies for China's economic development.

The New York Times Runs a Bad Article on Globalization

Drezner’s World • 864 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Globalization Inequality Ukraine China Cold War
  1. The New York Times article on globalization was criticized for lacking evidence and exaggerating vulnerabilities
  2. Globalization has contributed to reducing global inequality, particularly due to the economic rise of China
  3. Fears about the negative impacts of global supply chains during the pandemic were largely exaggerated

Generational Change, Technology, and Japan’s New Opportunity For Recovery

Japan Economy Watch • 259 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
💼 Business Generational Change Technology Entrepreneurship Financial Institutions Globalization
  1. Generational changes and technological advancements in Japan are creating new opportunities for the country's recovery.
  2. Attitudes towards entrepreneurship among younger generations are shifting positively, promoting more innovation and business creation.
  3. Japan has the potential to revive rapid economic growth through entrepreneurship, drawing from historical success during the Meiji Era and post-WWII period.

Read the world

Substack • 551 implied HN points • 20 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Writing Creativity Community Globalization Publishing
  1. Substack is helping writers globally connect and create a supportive community. It's important for creators to find others who understand their journey.
  2. A new world map on Substack makes it easier for people to discover popular writings from different countries. This tool helps writers reach a wider audience.
  3. Substack is introducing various payment methods and masterclasses to support writers in new regions, allowing them to earn in local currencies and learn how to succeed on the platform.