The Fed Sets Out to Kill the Economy to Save It
The Fed is trying to solve an economic problem that is largely outside its reach.
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Lawrence Wilkerson: Is Biden Risking War by Pushing Taiwan Independence?
Larry Wilkerson discusses whether Biden is provoking a military response from China that could go nuclear.
Read more...Our Ancestors Worked Less and Had Better Lives. What Are We Doing Wrong?
In an age of both untold prosperity and existential crisis, it’s time to rethink work
Read more...Germs in the Family: The Long-Term Consequences of Intra-Household Endemic Respiratory Disease Spread
Garden-variety respiratory infections lead to more hospitalizations among infants than older kids and produce adverse long term results.
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More Omicron: Diabetics Appear Even More Vulnerable as Diabetic Ketoacidosis Strikes
A wee update on the state of Omicron.
Read more...Covid Crisis Hits New York City Schools
With students and teacher absences high, New York City schools are buckling under Omicron. A harbinger for other US cities?
Read more...Is the Doom of Humanity Really Inevitable? Maybe Not.
David Graeber and David Wengrow contend early humanity featured experiments in living that have much to teach us.
Read more...Some Quick Thoughts About the Conviction of Elizabeth Holmes on Four Counts of Fraud
The successful prosecution of Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes shows that there’s a limit to Silicon Valley con-artistry.
Read more...Calling Trump ‘Just a Warm-Up Act,’ Professor Warns of Democratic Collapse in US
Why it is a little too pat to blame the right for the sorry state of democratic processes in the US.
Read more...Most People Want an Active Government, Working on Their Side. It Is Time Those Seeking Power Took Note.
The UK government, like its US counterpart, is not held in much respect. Does this create an opportunity?
Read more...Life Insurer: Deaths Among Working Age Americans Up 40% Under Covid
Experts dispute the idea that Covid is sparing the non-elderly.
Read more...US Airlines, FAA, Mayo Pete Fighting Rearguard Action to Delay 5G Rollout Over Flight Safety Concerns; Carriers Offer Modest Concession
Air carriers are not happy about the lack of testing in the 5G rollout and may Do Something.
Read more...Announcing Monthly Newsletter Plus Further Discussion of Reader Suggestions
A new year and a new feature!
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