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Dancing proves the #1 treatment for depression; gender and Shakespeare; single men want children more than women now

The Intrinsic Perspective • 6437 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Neuroscience Warfare Technology
  1. Dancing is considered the number one treatment for depression.
  2. An over-intellectualized advice column is being hosted, encouraging engaging submissions on various topics.
  3. War spurs technological advancements in military weaponry, like the use of small drones in combat.

SITREP 1/28/24: US Troops Suffer Fatalities in Strikes as Escalation Grows

Simplicius's Garden of Knowledge • 10613 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Warfare Geopolitics Diplomacy Nationalism
  1. US troops suffered fatalities in strikes, highlighting escalation tensions.
  2. Confusion arises about the location of the troop fatalities, raising questions about US involvement in the region.
  3. Potential for a major conflict or withdrawal in the Middle East, with significant implications for the US and global economy.

So They're Experimenting With Military Robots In Gaza Now

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1550 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Military Technology Ethics Global Warfare
  1. Military operations are used to test new war machinery, putting human lives at risk for the benefit of empire managers and the military-industrial complex.
  2. Gaza is being used as a testing ground for military robots and autonomous weapons systems, raising concerns about dehumanization and widespread killing.
  3. The practice of using conflict zones like Gaza, Ukraine, and Africa as testing grounds for new weapons and technology is common, allowing for improvements and profit in the global arms industry.

After Ukraine, US readies 'transnational kill chain' for Taiwan proxy war

Geopolitical Economy Report • 1076 implied HN points • 02 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Military Geopolitics Warfare Foreign Relations
  1. The US approved the sale of the Link 16 system to Taiwan as a key step in completing a 'transnational coalition kill chain' against China for potential war.
  2. Link 16 system enables coordination between various military platforms and forces, including sea, air, land, nuclear bombers, fighters, satellites, and more, positioning Taiwan as a critical link in the potential war offensive against China.
  3. US's preparations for war involve dispersed, network-centric warfare strategies focused on surrounding China with allies, further facilitated by military sales like Link 16, indicating a push towards a multifront war approach.
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How Ukraine, a country without a navy, destroyed 25+ Russian warships

Back To Sifar • 19 HN points • 21 Apr 24
🌍 World Politics Military Conflict Warfare Geopolitics
  1. Despite lacking a navy, Ukraine employed innovative tactics and modern technology to destroy over 25 Russian warships.
  2. Cost-effective weapons like anti-tank guided missiles, tactical ballistic missiles, and anti-ship/cruise missiles were crucial in Ukraine's naval victories.
  3. The use of drones also played a significant role in Ukraine's successful attacks on the Russian Black Sea fleet, changing the dynamics of modern warfare.

Biden Says The US "Does Not Seek Conflict In The Middle East" While Actively Dropping Bombs There

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1522 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Middle East US government Warfare Conflicts Geopolitics
  1. The US administration is actively dropping bombs in the Middle East while claiming not to seek conflict there.
  2. The US military strikes have been described as 'retaliatory' despite lacking evidence linking Iran to the attacks.
  3. The US empire continuously engages in conflict in the Middle East, despite claiming to not seek conflict and painting itself as a victim.

The Costs of War at Sea

CDR Salamander • 1650 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🌐 International Military Warfare History
  1. Large war at sea is inevitable and will have significant costs in terms of lives and resources.
  2. When war erupts, naval and air battles in the Pacific will be intense and potentially overwhelming.
  3. The historical context of war at sea highlights the challenging nature of such conflicts and the need for readiness and action.

Israel and Genocide, Revisited: A Response to Critics

American Dreaming • 424 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide Warfare Geopolitics Ethics Human Rights
  1. Genocide is being redefined to include a wide range of actions such as civilian deaths, dropping bombs, and even destroying cultural sites, creating confusion and making the term lose its significance.
  2. Linguistic hyperinflation is blurring the meaning of words like 'genocide' and 'war crimes', causing a dangerous trend where serious distinctions are being erased for political convenience.
  3. The lack of reliable information and the bias in reporting on conflicts, like the Israel-Palestine situation, highlights the importance of verifying sources and considering agendas in understanding complex geopolitical issues.

SITREP 6/30/23: Winds Gather Before the NATO Summit

Simplicius's Garden of Knowledge • 7468 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23
🌍 World Politics Warfare International relations Military Diplomacy Conflict resolution
  1. Ukraine struggles to make significant advances against Russia, facing setbacks and casualties in its offensives.
  2. Western partners are pushing Ukraine towards negotiations for conflict resolution over air cover and supplies issues.
  3. Russia maintains overwhelming pressure on all frontlines, awaiting potential further escalation next year with more troops mobilized.

Chartbook 251: In the beginning was Napoleon

Chartbook • 1945 implied HN points • 03 Dec 23
💾 History Europe Warfare Economy Global
  1. Napoleon's era of warfare was on a larger scale and more organized than previous conflicts in Europe.
  2. The Napoleonic wars had a significant impact on the economies of France, Britain, and the wider world, affecting trade and prices globally.
  3. Napoleon's ambitions and successes led to massive counter-acting forces, reshaping European power dynamics and economy, with Britain emerging as a financial and naval powerhouse.

The Eternally, Irreplaceably Vulnerable: Aircraft Carrier at War - with Dr. John T. Kuehn on Midrats

CDR Salamander • 432 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🌐 International Military History Warfare
  1. Aircraft carriers are highly vulnerable due to their design and the nature of their operations.
  2. Aircraft carriers play a crucial role in projecting power and national will globally at sea.
  3. Proper utilization of aircraft carriers involves managing their limited resources effectively to maximize their value.

Capitalism put an end to systematic warfare

Wood From Eden • 960 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Warfare Evolution Economics Capitalism
  1. Capitalism led to the decline of systematic warfare as the main way for producers to compete.
  2. Human evolution has been a struggle between individual and group selection, where societies with best productivity survived wars.
  3. The shift to the market economy allowed producers to compete directly, promoting productivity without the need for destructive warfare.

Weekend #70: Reflexive Control and Putin's Nuclear Threats

Phillips’s Newsletter • 115 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Russia Ukraine Warfare Nuclear Propaganda
  1. Reflexive control is a strategic concept used by Russia to influence enemy decision-making by shaping their thought processes, even more critical than battlefield actions.
  2. Putin's deployment of nuclear threats as part of reflexive control tactics has successfully influenced Western countries like the USA and Germany in providing limited aid to Ukraine, despite numerous unfulfilled threats in the past.
  3. The recent high rate of Russian aircraft losses in Ukraine showcases a short-term risk strategy to target Ukrainian military weaknesses, indicating potential long-term consequences for Russia's airpower.

Wallerstein Constant

kamilkazani • 334 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics History Geopolitics Warfare Diplomacy
  1. The siege of Mariupol was a significant tragedy in 2022, shedding light on the city's complex history and industrial importance.
  2. Crimean Khanate had a unique political structure, different from the Ottoman Empire, with elements of a military democracy.
  3. Crimean Khanate was ethnically diverse, hosting various groups and languages, and eventually succumbed to Russian influence in the 18th century.

Fool Me Twice

Séamus Malekafzali • 275 implied HN points • 20 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Warfare Propaganda Conflict Media
  1. The post-9/11 and Iraq War era tactics are being used in Israel's war in Gaza, with diminishing returns.
  2. Israel and the US are justifying the Gaza conflict using historical comparisons like the Third Reich and the War on Terror.
  3. The playbook of spreading false information and preparing for war has been seen before, causing distrust and cynicism.

[Spanish translation] El genocidio maorí de los moriori

Grey Goose Chronicles • 117 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
💾 History Genocide Colonization 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.

Is there still life in the Military Revolution?

Economic History Research • 334 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23
💾 History Military Warfare
  1. Military competition in early modern Europe led to the development of expensive technologies and tactics for warfare.
  2. The 'military revolution' thesis argues that military innovations drove state formation and European imperial success.
  3. Critiques of the 'military revolution' thesis point out inaccuracies in details, but still acknowledge the significance of the evolution of military technology and political organization.

What You Should Know

Yasha Levine • 471 implied HN points • 24 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Russian Politics Warfare Espionage Middle East Immigration
  1. Prigozhin criticizes Putin's military leadership and corruption, highlighting issues in Russia's military structure.
  2. Czech president suggests monitoring Russians abroad, drawing parallels to Japanese internment during WWII.
  3. Discussion on forgotten history, liberal bigotry, and a new book revealing Israel's secret service attacks in Baghdad to trigger Jewish migration.

Synthetic Controversy

Who is Robert Malone • 12 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Warfare Propaganda Information Warfare
  1. In warfare, the tactic of divide and conquer involves splitting enemy forces, isolating them, and attacking each group separately to weaken overall strength.
  2. In modern PsyWar and hybrid warfare, synthetic controversies are created to sow discord, weaken opposition, and consolidate power by exploiting emotions and opinions rather than facts.
  3. Creating and promoting controversies related to someone's behavior, beliefs, or feeling of belonging can be strategically used to advance objectives by generating buzz and dividing communities in a PsyWar context.

US blew up Nord Stream pipelines connecting Russia to Germany, journalist Seymour Hersh reports

Geopolitical Economy Report • 558 implied HN points • 11 Feb 23
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Energy Warfare Alliances Diplomacy
  1. The US government, with the help of CIA, Navy divers, and NATO member Norway, reportedly destroyed the Nord Stream pipelines connecting Russia to Germany.
  2. There were denial from the White House and CIA about the covert operation, illustrating how they can legally lie to the public about such actions.
  3. US's planning to destroy Nord Stream began before Russia invaded Ukraine, with the operation executed by US Navy divers placing explosives on the pipelines during NATO exercises.

Ukraine conflict ‘caused by Europeans' love of war, hegemony’, says Malaysia's ex leader

Geopolitical Economy Report • 498 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Conflict International relations Warfare
  1. According to Malaysia's ex-leader Mahathir Mohamad, the conflict in Ukraine is a result of Europeans' love for war and dominance.
  2. Mahathir warns that the situation could escalate to become the beginning of a Third World War.
  3. He criticizes Western actions that have led to sanctions, shortages of supplies, and tensions in regions like East Asia.

TL;DRussia Weekend Roundup

TL;DRussia • 314 implied HN points • 04 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Russia Ideology Security Council Warfare
  1. The term 'Potemkin' has started being used to describe all things Russian, especially related to economy and political situations.
  2. Russian officials may not be actively trying to mislead the public or foreign observers about the state of affairs, but there are concerns about the reliability of the Russian economy.
  3. Recent essays and articles discuss the role of ideas and ideology in contemporary Russia, exploring Putinism, ultra-conservative philosophies, and the influence of dark future narratives.

16 Jan 2024 – Libyan Sands, germ warfare on the subway, and Boeing

Outsider Art • 19 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
💾 History Warfare Experiments Aviation
  1. The book 'Libyan Sands' by Ralph Bagnold paints a poetic picture of the Libyan Desert and mentions the skeletons of camels marking certain routes.
  2. A study conducted by the US Army in 1968 on the vulnerability of subway passengers in New York City to biological agents showed how pathogens could be disseminated widely without detection.
  3. An unsettling quote from 'White Noise' by Don DeLillo offers a glimpse into the fear and chaos within an aircraft's cockpit during a crisis.