Month: October 2024
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When Science Betrays Trust
The article discusses the pervasive issue of scientific fraud, highlighting that an estimated one in seven scientific papers may involve fabricated results. It contrasts amusing instances of misconduct, like a retracted study claiming that men with guitar cases are more attractive, with serious cases such as Yoshitaka Fujii’s admission of falsifying drug trial results. The…
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Billions in Mismanaged Climate Funds Raise Questions on Accountability and Transparency
According to an Oxfam investigation, the World Bank mismanaged at least $24 billion in climate change money due to poor record-keeping and unusual accounting procedures. The missing cash result in an estimated $4 billion loss for the United States, the bank’s biggest shareholder. Despite the World Bank’s denials, Oxfam highlighted problems in getting spending data…
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AI Advancement vs. Net-Zero Goals: The Environmental Paradox of Tech Leaders
Generative AI is rapidly transforming various sectors, but its significant electricity and water consumption raises environmental concerns. In 2023, Microsoft and Google each consumed 24 TWh of electricity, surpassing the total usage of over 100 countries, including Azerbaijan. This massive energy demand highlights the environmental impact of their data centers, which are essential for supporting…
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Israel’s Escalating Military Campaign in Iran Spurs Regional Instability
Israel launched a large-scale bombardment on Iran, reportedly comprising 140 planes targeting military targets, in retaliation for Iran’s missile barrage on October 1st. Israel justified the operations, which targeted Iranian military bases in Tehran and Syria, as self-defense in the face of repeated Iranian attacks. US officials admitted advance notice of the operation but denied…
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Israel’s Escalating Military Campaign in Iran Spurs Regional Instability
Israel launched a large-scale bombardment on Iran, reportedly comprising 140 planes targeting military targets, in retaliation for Iran’s missile barrage on October 1st. Israel justified the operations, which targeted Iranian military bases in Tehran and Syria, as self-defense in the face of repeated Iranian attacks. US officials admitted advance notice of the operation but denied…
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WARNING REINFORCED: US AND WORLD ON THE BRINK OF DISASTER, Urgent Need for New Approaches to Democracy and Electoral Politics
A few days ago, I wrote an article with the long title, THE USA HAS DOOMED ITSELF AND THE WORLD TO MASSIVE GLOBAL COLLAPSE AND BLOWBACK: An Open Letter to Freedom Fighters. That article warned that neither Donald Trump nor Kamala Harris will stop the implosion of the US Empire. On the contrary, due to…
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THE USA HAS DOOMED ITSELF AND THE WORLD TO MASSIVE GLOBAL COLLAPSE AND BLOWBACK: An Open Letter to Freedom Fighters
With the Presidential elections in the USA coming up in a few weeks, the totalitarian and genocidal actions of the US leaders have motivated me to write this Open Letter to all Freedom Fighters in the USA and the world. Many of the facts that I will marshall for this Open Letter are well-known. They…
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Government Actions and Authoritarian Trends to Erode Free Speech
A resurfaced 2019 video shows Kamala Harris arguing for the Department of Justice to crack down on extremist speech and holding social media firms accountable for failing to police their material. This is consistent with broader worldwide efforts to repress dissent, as seen in the United Kingdom and France, where governments censor and jail citizens…
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Low Media Trust: Free Speech, Not Government Control, Is the Answer to Misinformation
Trust in the United States media remains at an all-time low, with only 31% of Americans believing it is accurate and fair and 36% having no trust at all. Confidence in the media varies greatly according to political party, with Democrats having more trust than Republicans or independents. Trust in the legislative branch is also…
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Is the U.S. Constitution a Safeguard or Obstacle to Modern Democracy?
The essay examines mounting fears regarding the United States and the Constitution’s significance in current American politics. While the Constitution has long been cherished, some contend it may exacerbate political dysfunction, notably through provisions like the Electoral College and lifetime judicial appointments. Some experts argue that the document’s amendment procedure stifles vital reforms, increasing polarization…
