Not sure who posted it but this quote reminded me of both #Bitcoin and #Nostr, in particular Hayek's idea that "if we can’t take it violently out of the hands of government, [then] all we can do is by some sly roundabout way introduce something that they can’t stop" #mckenna

I was today years old when I found out that the Lord's Prayer differs between Protestants and Catholics.

If our parliaments and governments are serious about improving robustness and preparedness, it is high time to leave old thought patterns such as Chat Control behind and instead back novel technologies such as asymmetric encryption and zero-knowledge proofs! New piece out! View article →

Regardless of whether I read reports from the European Commission, opinions from various IMF officials, or speeches by big wig central bankers, I am invariably reminded of Iain McGilchrist's hemispherical hypothesis. A society dominated by the left hemisphere results in a pathological need for control. A more holistic perspective, taking into account the right hemisphere, would acknowledge that too much control can be detrimental and that financial freedom is a human right... naddr1qvzqqqr4gupzqs35yguednn9f9equekad0ztklhmnujuvrzgzmtmc3axtcwcpkeyqqxnzden8ycnwdpexqmr2v3kj2qzcq #freedomtotransact #bitcoin #humanrights

Perhaps the biggest crisis we are facing as a society is a severe lack of epistemic humility? Be it Larry Ellison of Oracle, Larry Fink of BlackRock, Ursula von der Leyen, or why not the ECB's Christine Lagarde... #bitcoin #czechia #ecb

New small piece out! It touches EU energy policy, biodiversity as well as geopolitics... View article →

Does anyone have views on the best "Digital Twins"-papers out there? I am thinking about digital twins in the context of AI, social media, nudging, PR/advertisements, etc. #asknostr

What if the Green Facts Don't Add Up? - A new piece out on Nostr! Is the EU's green transition a recipe for disaster? Beneath the rhetoric, the numbers suggest a worrying trend: the green agenda may be stifling economic growth, weakening security and eroding preparedness. Can the EU really afford to put green pledges ahead of prosperity and defence? https://pareto.space/a/naddr1qqxnzdenxsur2d3nxverjvejqgsyydpz8xtvue2fwg8xdhttcjaha7ulyhrqcjqk677y0fj7rkqdkfqrqsqqqa28qyw8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnzd96xxmmfdejhytnnda3kjctvzskdgr

Die EU-Wirtschaft steht vor zahlreichen Herausforderungen, von hohen Energiekosten bis hin zu geringer Produktivität. Doch hinter der offiziellen Rhetorik verbirgt sich eine Annahme, die kaum hinterfragt wird: dass der grüne Wandel automatisch zu Wirtschaftswachstum und mehr Wohlstand führen wird. Aber stimmt das wirklich? Thanks to @Stroger for the translation! View article →

Elon Musk's claim that "only AfD can save Germany" will likely make some people choke on their food... President Trump's victory may indeed have repercussions for free speech and electoral outcomes within the European Union.

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🇸🇪🌩️🤔 Ekonomidags avsnitt 52 UTE NU! I detta avsnitt riktar vi strålkastarljuset mot halvledarbranschen och välkomnar Johan Rosenqvist som gäst för att diskutera de senaste trenderna och utvecklingen inom området. Vi diskuterar bland annat TSMC, Intels uppgång och fall (och uppgång igen?), ASML:s betydelse och försörjningskedja, kinesiska sanktionstrotsande upptåg men också koldioxidutsläpp(!). Lyssna där ni brukar hitta podcasts! #sverige

The German trend towards deindustrialization and falling wages may have negative consequences for environmental priorities down the road. Perhaps the declining support for incumbent government parties across the West is a sign? A short text reminding you of Simon Kuznets 👇 View article →

What if the greatest challenge of our time isn't what we think it is? Beyond politics, economics, and climate change lies a more profound crisis: a breakdown in our ability to make sense of the world. It's time to confront the chaos! ~3500 words on sense-making just published... #sensemaking #epistemology #mediabias #censorship

They tried to steal the joy from this country - Tim Walz #trump #hegel #ymca

European leaders may be criticising Argentina's Javier Milei for his economic policies, yet his approval rating is approximately twice as great as that of the most popular European leader... #argentina #eu #polls #hegel

It seems as if dekulakisation will continue until morale improves. Britain could have become Singapore-on-Thames But with Keir Starmer it'll be North Korea-on-Thames #uk #england #london #starmer

Looks like the farmers are taking things very seriously. Forget bringing your wellies, body armour might be more appropriate! Check this video out! 😆 #farmers #netzero #agenda2030

Across the entire developed world, ALL governing parties facing elections in 2024 have encountered a decline in voter share. This has never happened before. A clear sign that the public has lost confidence in the incumbent power holders and their policies. Our time is once again Hegel's time.

🇸🇪🌩️🤔 Ekonomidags avsnitt 49 UTE NU! Stort nyhetssvep denna gång, bl.a.: - Tysklands fattigdomspolitik och regeringskris - Tucker Carlsons demoner och Europas Kamala Harris - Richard Bagges kurragömmalek Lyssna på Fountain! #sverige #ekonomi https://fountain.fm/episode/WwSSAOpe5eSHajfhbEVy

🇪🇺🇩🇪 Only 23% of Germans thought Trump would win the US presidential election(!). If you're among the many who were caught off guard by the US election outcome, it may be worth taking a closer look at your information diet. Perhaps it is time to expand your perspective and explore new sources of information and ways of staying informed?