Author Archives: Yves Smith
What Does Mustard Gas Have in Common with Crypto and Blockchain?
In Let Them Eat Crypto, Peter Howson warns that these schemes are fraudulent and causing indefensible harm to both humanity and the planet.
Read more...Finland Is Hellbent on Positioning Itself as a Frontline NATO State Against Russia
Finland seems happy to be set up by NATO to make trouble for Russia.
Read more...Ukraine End Game: Putin and Medvedev Discuss Maps, Putting Kiev on the Menu
Recent statements by Putin and Medvedev about Kiev suggest Russia might be thinking about taking it. But how could that now be advantageous?
Read more...Comparing How the West and China Offer Loans to Developing Countries
China challenges Western institutions. Each side offers distinct and competitive lending strategies for global infrastructure and development
Read more...Book Review: Tackling the Riddle of Free Will
Two provocative books explore whether humans have “freee will,” as in control over their personalities, actions, and fates.
Read more...Gaza: Did the West Learn Nothing from the Peace Process in Ireland?
UK politicians’ ambivalence over a Gaza ceasefire shows how little they learned from the Troubles
Read more...“Should CalPERS Fire Everyone and Just Buy Some ETFs?”
Another well-substantiated critique of CalPERS’ investment performance.
Read more...Links 11/17/2023
Michael Hudson: Were the Prophets Anti-Semitic? Debunking Netanyahu’s Distorted Biblical Justifications for Genocide
Michael Hudson explains why Netanyahu’s invocation of Samuel is a rank distortion of Mosaic covenants and the implications of that episode.
Read more...Has the Energy Transition Hit a Wall?
The much-touted green transition is flagging due to rising materials costs.
Read more...Quelle Surprise! Fast Fashion Exploits Poor Workers; Industry Engages in Empty Virtue-Signalling
Don’t believe the fashion industry’s stated commitment to support a living wage for Bangladesh’s garment workers.
Read more...Links 11/16/2023
Biden Administration’s Limit on Drug Industry Middlemen Backfires, Pharmacists Say
“Biden Administration initiative backfires” is almost a default title. But here, the consequences for pharmacies and patients are significant
Read more...Risks of Fracking Are “Real and Growing,” Report Warns
More evidence that fracking is not good for humans and other living things.
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