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Swiss secrets
Disclaimer: After I exhibited at the Swiss Institute years ago, I researched Switzerland and the Swiss institute. This critique is directed towards the professional role of those mentioned (except the billionaires). Any form of attack on personal character, ad hominem or harassment is not appropriate as a response to this post. Switzerland has been under…
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Why nothing is being done about climate change
Climate change is the greatest threat the world has ever faced, yet so little happens in politics that you would think the problem does not exist. After COP27, it’s clear politicians are incapable of taking radical climate action needed to meet the 1.5-celsius goal from the Paris agreement. We’re currently looking at 2.7 celsius, which…
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On Petro masculinity
Climate change and clean, renewable energy present themselves as a threat to fossil fuel capitalists. As defined by Cara Daggett, Petro-masculinity represents the overlapping between 1950’s America (and large parts of Europe and Asia), traditionalism, authoritarianism, fascism and the masculine stereotypes built around growthism. Defending growthism as necessary for our society to function is a…
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The Nordic Model
Norway is considered a social-democratic state with fewer economic differences among its citizens. With a high Gini coefficient of 27.7, it would seem like this is an applicable model for other countries to replicate. While the saying “Socialism for the rich and capitalism for the poor” cannot be applied inside Norway, the term describes Norway…
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Endless Recession
What we are currently experiencing with increased inflation and a likely recession is something we must get used to as we face climate change’s effect on the economy. With more extreme weather, such as drought and floods, it is unlikely that we will be capable of producing the same amount of food under these extreme…
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The limitations of AI art
Disclaimer:Read this article if you are not familiar with the current state of AI art. AI art has suddenly reached a level where some feel threatened by its potential. This comes from confusion about what an artwork can be and what is required to make interesting artwork. We suddenly have a situation where everyone can…