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Being cautiously optimistic

Zelenskyy speaking to the Ukrainian press after the multilateral meeting in the White House said (paraphrased): This was the best meeting we’ve had with Trump. Security guarantees are the key issue and the starting point for ending the war. The … Continue reading

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The Iron Law of Institutions

It’s probably a good idea these days to remember Jon Schwartz’ Iron Law of Institutions: [T]he people who control institutions care first and foremost about their power within the institution rather than the power of the institution itself. Thus, they … Continue reading

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Extreme timing

My output here has been sporadic for some time now, for two reasons: I have been very busy with offline activities, and I have something I really need to write about, but it is so important that I need to … Continue reading

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So, how do we get out of this United Nations thing?

The United Nations’ official Twitter account figured it was time to argue for censorship, as opposing free speech has always been the hallmark of a democratic and peaceful future: (twitter) No, free speech and protests are not hate. On the … Continue reading

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And a few things more regarding the climate report

Yes, I should probably have made these points yesterday. Sorry, busy schedule. Today’s IPCC Working Group 1 report is a code red for humanity. The alarm bells are deafening, and the evidence is irrefutable: greenhouse‑gas emissions from fossil-fuel burning and … Continue reading

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