This is very well analyzed and argued: Did the Enlightenment Give Rise to Racism?
pros·o·pog·ra·phy /ˌpräsəˈpäɡrəfē/ noun noun: prosopography; plural noun: prosopographies a description of a person’s social and family connections, career, etc., or a collection of such descriptions. “Genet’s prosopography of the members of the University of Paris in the Middle Ages” the study of prosopography, especially in Roman history. Origin 1920s: from modern Latin prosopographia, from Greek prosōpon ‘face, person’ + -graphia ‘writing’. Use…
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This is a super positive perspective on technological innovation and automation: “Automation can help humans by taking up hazardous and low-end service work (eg mining, drivers, janitors, trash collectors) to achieve dignity and social equality for all. If technology can work toward this vision first, it will be of great value.” —Chandra Tamirisa, COO of…
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Here is an interesting perspective on how we must continue to evolve our culture in the face of gradual apocalypse of climate change.
Loss of any Human civilization should worry us all. Protect yourself and family by any means necessary.
We must think about, & strategize against, global catastrophes for the benefit of present and future generations.
This is very well analyzed/argued: Hidden Costs of the Minimum Wage
Finally got my symphonic black metal playlist lookin right \m/\m/\m/. Dimmu Borgir Emperor Cradle of Filth Naglfar
We toured Monticello while in VA last weekend. Unfortunately no photos allowed in the home; however, here are some from the historic exhibit:
