Washington announces billion dollar research center for advanced chip making as trade restrictions demanded by US, and the EU energy war against Russia are hammering ASML.
Friday, October 17, 2025
Greenwashing Case Against Santos Could Set Global Precedent
Investor, attorney general, and activist lawsuits seek to curb cynical do-nothing and delaying climate action tactics like greenwashing.
“The Ballot is Stronger than the Bullet,” So Let the Games Begin!
Complexity is the enemy of quality.
Book Review: Why the Medical Establishment Often Gets It Wrong
“Open debate and a discussion of the merits of data over dogma make for a stronger society, more civility, and a faster rate of medical discovery.”
Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff: BRICS High Aspirations Versus Cautious First Steps
Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff discuss the recent BRICS summit as well as its rapidly-evolving geopolitical backdrop.
A No-Win Dilemma for US Peace Voters
Working through the poor US election options for peace advocates.
The Organs of State Security Involved in Authenticating Election 2024 (or Not)
Hamilton 68 has risen from the grave?
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/1/2024
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, Syndemics; Friday’s RCP polling: Bad news for Trump; more Section Three fun ; Epstein on Trump (last minute tape); Boeing to vote on new contract Monday (“slight improvement”) ~
Dentists Are Pulling ‘Healthy’ and Treatable Teeth To Profit From Implants, Experts Warn
Amid this booming industry, some implant experts worry that many dentists are losing sight of dentistry’s fundamental goal of preserving natural teeth and have become too willing to remove teeth to make room for expensive implants.
Argentine President Javier Milei Fires His Foreign Minister for Voting Against US’ 62-Year Blockade of Cuba
This year, like last year, the only two countries that voted against lifting the blockade were the US and Israel. But Argentina was meant to stand with them.
Can We Avoid a Franken-Future with AI?
In his new book, Mindless, historian Robert Skidelsky urges readers to reflect on the delicate balance between AI and our human essence.
2:00PM Water Cooler 10/31/2024
~ Water Cooler: Politics, syndemics; Trump garbage truck stunt; Section Three has risen from the grave; Boeing stock remains stable, pensions are the sticking point ~
