24 August 2024 An observation that can be traced back through the centuries to an original thought from Plato.It seems to be getting to the point where the rest of the world is not necessarily in great fear of the West anymore, on the contrary is more and more fed up with the interference in their lives, the chaos the West is responsible for and the violence against their peoples.It also seems that in the face of any setback, all...
Saturday, 24 August 2024
Friday, 23 August 2024
PLATO'S CAVE
23 August 2024
You know about this allegory then? Yes. To read the original or watch this YouTube is quite a life-changing experience. The story Plato tells is so simple to follow, but if you like it and want to go deeper there's more to find in here.
The Matrix does a great job of updating Plato's allegory into modern terms.
So now we are sitting in one of the seats in a cinema along with most other people,...
Thursday, 22 August 2024
UKRAINE UPDATE
23 August 2024
Would it be true to say that Ukraine has, if not abandoned, then at least refocused from the front line to Cusk? And what might have persuaded it to do so? You might also ask why it is continuing to shell the zaporexia nuclear power plant and is also continuing to attempt to bring down the Crimean Bridge. And then you have to ask why it is breaking Geneva conventions by taking civilians hostage, blindfolding them...
Monday, 19 August 2024
REVIEW OF EMMANUEL TODD’S BOOK "LA DÉFAITE DE L’OCCIDENT"
19 August 2024
REVIEW OF EMMANUEL TODD’S BOOK "LA DÉFAITE DE L’OCCIDENT" (THE DEFEAT OF THE WEST) Emmanuel Todd’s book "La Défaite de l’Occident" (The Defeat of the West) offers a provocative analysis of the current geopolitical landscape, particularly focusing on the decline of Western power and influence. The book argues that the West, led by the United States, is facing a profound crisis, driven by both internal cultural...
EMMANUEL TODD: UNDERSTANDING GLOBAL DYNAMICS THROUGH DEMOGRAPHY AND FAMILY STRUCTURES
19 August 2024
Emmanuel Todd: Understanding Global Dynamics through Demography and Family StructuresEmmanuel Todd, a distinguished French historian, sociologist, and demographer, offers a unique lens on global politics through his analysis of demographic trends and family structures. His work, which predicted the fall of the Soviet Union, explores how cultural and societal foundations shape political systems. Todd's critique of American...
Sunday, 18 August 2024
CAPITALISM SOCIALISM AND DEMOCRACY
18 August 2024
Summary of Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy by Joseph Schumpeter1. Overview- Published in 1942, Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy is one of Joseph Schumpeter’s most influential works. It explores the dynamics of capitalism and its eventual evolution into socialism, as well as the role of democracy in this process.2. Key Concepts- Creative Destruction: Schumpeter introduces the concept of "creative destruction,"...
Friday, 16 August 2024
WHY IS UKRAINE INVADING RUSSIA'S KURSK OBLAST
16 August 2024WHY IS UKRAINE INVADING RUSSIA'S KURSK OBLAST
Ukraine destroys a bridge in Kursk provinceThis operation aligns with longstanding Western strategies, as outlined in RAND reports and geopolitical theories from Halford Mackinder's on, aimed at extending and stressing Russia to destabilise its leadership, fragment its vast territories and exploit its mineral food and energy resources by pushing it to the brink—much like a pack...
WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER INVADE RUSSIA
16 August 2024The real reason for all this trouble between Russia and America can be found in framing military analysis of Halford Mackinder's treatise of 1904, amended in 1919.
It is about the timeless struggle between land and sea powers and how eastern europe, ukraine, georgia, the caucuses, and beyind is "The Geographical Pivot of History", as he called this frontier "seam" in 1904, before updating to The Heartland theory in 1919:...
IN WHAT WAY DOES HAMZA YOUSUF REPRESENT THE PEOPLE OF SCOTLAND
16 August 2024This thought-provoking piece reflects on the controversial leadership of Humza Yousaf as the head of Scotland. It explores his political journey, the challenges he faces, and the broader implications of his leadership for Scottish society. The article provides a critical analysis of Yousaf's policies and their impact on Scotland's future, raising important questions about governance and representation.https://wingsoverscotland.com/the-manipulation-of-perception/
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Wednesday, 14 August 2024
THREE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE PRICE OF GOLD
6 August 2024
place holder photoTHESE FACTORS INFLUENCE THE PRICE OF GOLDThis article looks at the factors influencing the price of gold and applies this to the current situation of major turmoil in the market.A. Factors influencing the price of goldAccording to Ramin Nakisa of PensionCraft, three main factors influence the price of gold:1. Real Interest Rates - Explanation: Gold prices are inversely related to real interest...