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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The king went to Washington to save Britain's bacon. He may also have shown the US how to save itself | Simon Tisdall

Charles turned to Donald Trump and said: You recently commented, Mr President, that if it were not for the United States, European countries would be speaking German. Dare I say that, if it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French!
US Elections
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
1 month ago

False Dawn: The New Deal and the Promise of Recovery, 1933-1947

Selgin provides a measured investigation of FDR's efforts, focusing on economic analysis rather than personal stories of those affected by the Great Depression.
History
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

AI is capable of remarkable feats. And has the power to kill. Meet one woman warning about the dangers ahead | Fortune

Technological advancement spans centuries with patterns repeating from matchlock guns to drone swarms, requiring historical perspective to understand power dynamics shaping current AI development.
Social justice
fromThe Atlantic
10 months ago

Adults Have Always Wondered If the Kids Are Alright

Concerns about youth behaviors have persisted over the decades, often reflecting societal anxieties about changing norms.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

How Brazilians have safe abortions (regardless of the law)

Brazilian women's historical struggles for safe abortions resonate with current U.S. challenges as restrictions tighten.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

The Truth Algorithm: From Fire Circles to ChatGPT, a History of Thought Engineering | HackerNoon

Truth has always been shaped by algorithms, whether through ancient traditions or modern technology.
Women
fromThe Atlantic
11 months ago

When Men Weren't Afraid to Love Their Friends

Male friendships were once celebrated for their emotional depth but are now often portrayed as lacking vulnerability.
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fromHackernoon
1 year ago

The Biggest Problems Can't Be Googled | HackerNoon

The perception of our current circumstances often leads us to utilize old solutions that are inadequate for addressing contemporary problems, neglecting innovative perspectives and approaches.
OMG science
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
1 year ago

Non-Americans Are Sharing Their Brutally Honest Thoughts About The US Right Now, And It's MESSY

The author perceives a complacency in American political polarization that risks ignoring significant threats.
World politics
fromThe Nation
1 year ago

The Impossibly Intertwined History of the Americas

US history cannot be viewed in isolation; it is deeply intertwined with Latin America's history and identity.
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 year ago

The Starving Scholar: A Medieval Satire - Medievalists.net

Arts and humanities degrees are often undervalued, as highlighted in historical satire reflecting ongoing debates about education versus practical work.
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