This is a response to Fox New’s and News Nation’s video about Green Berets training Mexican military. In this case, “Ignorant Peasants” are American consumers. (We can hardly call ourselves citizens, since we’re not doing the work of learning about civics. So… we’re consumers, not really citizens.)
This is a response to Sabine Hossenfelder’s video about giving up on climate goals.
If you’re thinking about writing to your Republican legislators about the current crisis, let me save you some time: Don’t bother with arguments about DEI, government waste, or partisan politics. They’ve heard it all before, and those arguments won’t move them. What they urgently need to understand – and what might actually get their attention…
As you gather your W-2s and tax documents this January, you might be thinking about your 2024 tax return. But there’s a bigger story looming: This is the last year of normal tax returns for what’s left of the middle class. Starting in 2026, when you file taxes for 2025, your bill is going to…
This is a response to the YouTube channel ALifeAfterLayoff’s segment: Bosses Are FIRING Gen Z Workers Just Months After Hiring Them.
Hossenfelder raises valid concerns about the decline of scientific progress, but her analysis overlooks several critical systemic issues that may better explain the apparent slowdown. The current academic and corporate research environment actively discourages long-term research projects, particularly those extending beyond a single researcher’s career span. This creates a fundamental misalignment between scientific advancement and…
Look, we need to talk about what’s really at stake in this election. It’s not just about Democrats versus Republicans anymore. It’s about who’s actually going to be running our country.
Just because something is legal doesn’t mean it’s moral. Likewise, just because something is illegal doesn’t make it immoral. Laws are often grey. That’s the topic of this segment.
Yes, I know my boots/wallet/belt may be leather. I also eat meat. But these animals are not disrespected in any way. They are killed quickly and butchered without toying with them. I am thankful for the use and food they provide. However, this high-five practice crosses the line in the uncanny valley because we’re no…
