umair haqueinEudaimonia and Co·15 hours agoMember-onlyThe Saga of America and Britain’s Eerily Similar Self-Inflicted CollapseWhy Are Two of the World’s Richest and Most Powerful Countries in Such Deep Trouble? — Question 1: Where are you more pessimistic about, UK or USA? The UK economy is doomed — but as a society it’s still pretty civilised, US economy will remain strong but as a society it’s… not great. Question 2: Last year you spoke a lot about the near-term collapse of…Culture11 min readCulture11 min read
Wes O'Donnell·1 day agoMember-onlyThis is How Ukraine Killed 100+ Russian Tanks so Fast in VuhledarAcross the span of three weeks, the Ukrainian city of Vuhledar became a killing ground for Russian armor. In that time alone, Russia lost over 140 battle tanks and armored vehicles. Since Russian military doctrine relies heavily on massed tank and artillery combat, this loss was a severe psychological blow…Culture5 min readCulture5 min read
umair haqueinEudaimonia and Co·1 day agoMember-onlyLife During the Age of Extinction — And How It’ll ChangeWhat It’s Going to Feel Like as the Planet Turns Against Us — In the age we’ve entered, the age of extinction, what is life going to be like? One way to think about it is what I’ve begun to call in my head “World War P.” It’s going to seem as if the planet is at war…with us. Human beings took their…Culture11 min readCulture11 min read
Yashar·23 hours agoThe Lasso WayWhat do you think Trent Crimm wrote about Ted the Lasso? — Reader Discretion: this material contains minor spoilers from Ted Lasso. Ted’s story finally ended, at least for us, and to be honest, the finale of his story – or “Richmond’s Story” – was really straightforward: Just about everything you expect from a feel-good genre. It may not have been as…Culture3 min readCulture3 min read
Johnny Robish·6 hours agoMember-onlyDeSantis Borrows a Page from Hitler - Vows to ‘Destroy Leftists’ When ElectedThat’s pretty harsh! Gov. DeSantis must have ‘Woke’ up on the wrong side of the bed. — So, it seems Donald Trump isn’t the only Republican candidate for president who spent Memorial Day vowing to crush his political enemies. While appearing on Fox and Friends, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was asked, “Why is right now the time for Ron DeSantis to run for President?” The Florida Governor…Culture2 min readCulture2 min read
Wes O'Donnell·15 hours agoMember-onlyFrom ‘Disposable’ to ‘Specialized’ — Russia Uses 4 Types of Infantry to Offset Their Poor PerformanceBy this time last year, it was becoming clear that Russia’s battalion tactical groups — allegedly integrated formations of tanks, artillery, and infantry — were combat ineffective. There are many reasons for their failure, but the big takeaway is this: Russia has been largely unable to leverage the power of…Culture5 min readCulture5 min read
Roua kanj·14 hours ago15 unspoken social rules that you should knowDo not call someone more than twice continuously unless it is an urgent matter. Some people are busy or sleeping. If you borrow money from someone then make sure to return it before they even ask for it. When someone treats you to lunch or dinner, never choose the most…Culture2 min readCulture2 min read
J.C. Anne BrowninInvisible Illness·7 hours agoMember-only3 Toxic Phrases That Society Disguises as ComplimentsWhen the ‘disease to please’ earns us praise, what hope do we have to reverse course and actually heal? — They are the phrases that make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. The expressions that make my stomach drop. The remarks that should alert us that something is…off. And here’s the worst part: The dysfunction that these phrases are steeped in — and the stench that…Culture7 min readCulture7 min read
HennessyJ.·1 day agoI hate that I can be celebrated, for a pain that came from emasculation.I hate that I can be celebrated, for a pain that came from emasculation. Like every breath I take, is restricted by an invisible weight. And what’s crazy is, my doctors will praise me because I have lost some weight! But the only thing I have lost seems to be…Culture2 min readCulture2 min read
Rex Eloquensinnext top writers·1 day agoNo, You do not Support Ukraine, You Just Hate RussiaSince the beginning of the war, something malicious has been brewing on the face of the Western world. In the midst of all the obvious propaganda, and while the U.S. …Culture5 min readCulture5 min read
