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Why Are American Politicians So Old & Do Voters Care?

Why are American politicians so old? Why are people debating the age of U.S. politicians? How old is too old? With the recent celebration of President Biden’s 80th birthday, some are wondering whether he’s too old to run for reelection. This discussion is part of a larger set of questions centering on why American politicians tend to be so old. Read on to learn why American politicians are typically older, including how age impacts voters’ views.

The Lasting Global Supply Chain Issues We’re Bound For

What are the biggest global supply chain issues right now? What factors will continue to affect the supply chain in the long term? The current global supply chain disruptions were sparked by the pandemic response and compounded by surging demand, transportation snarls, and the war in Ukraine. Experts were pessimistic mid-year but are now predicting a return to normality in early 2023. Read on to learn why we may still face long-term global supply chain issues, despite predicted improvements.

The Ukraine Food Crisis: Who’s Hurting the Most?

What’s causing the Ukraine food crisis? Which countries are affected? What other supply chain issues are expected? Ukraine is an important source of wheat, barley, and other foodstuffs for many poor and developing nations. However, Russian blockades have prevented exports from Ukraine from reaching the rest of the world, creating a food crisis through shortages and global price increases. Read on to learn how the Ukraine food crisis is developing and which countries are facing shortages.

Why Is U.S. Antisemitism Increasing at an Alarming Rate?

Why is antisemitism increasing in the United States recently? What are antisemitic incidents? Antisemitism has reached a 40-year high in the U.S. and is on the rise. The cause for this increase in antisemitism is primarily fueled by public figures and social media spreading anti-Jewish conspiracy theories since the 2016 elections. Read on to learn more about why antisemitism is increasing in the U.S. so rapidly.

Is the Agricultural Revolution a Myth? Debunking the Narrative

Did the adoption of agriculture truly result in a societal revolution? Does farming inevitably result in cultural hierarchies? Scholarly discussions of equality and inequality tend to assume that inequality is a result of the rise of agriculture, according to David Graeber and David Wengrow. They argue that this conventional narrative is wrong. Keep reading to learn how these researchers seek to debunk the myth of the agricultural revolution.

What Are Troll Farms & Which Countries Use Them?

What are troll farms? How do they spread disinformation online? What can be done to stop them? Governments are hiring troll farms to flood social media with disinformation, with the aim of suppressing opposition, sowing division, and ultimately threatening democracy. Social media companies have taken steps to end state-sponsored trolling, but some say it isn’t enough. Keep reading to learn more about what troll farms are and why they’re harmful.

The Evolution of Societies: Challenging the Conventional Narrative

Do societies evolve in a linear manner? Do they go from primitive to civilized? Throughout humanity’s long history, cultures have been much more diverse than we tend to believe, and the presumed evolution of societies from “primitive” to “civilized” is a myth. David Graeber and David Wengrow present this assertion in their book The Dawn of Everything. Continue reading to understand the conventional narrative about the evolution of societies and to learn Graeber and Wengrow’s challenges to it.

Next Recession Predictions—Biden & Economists Weigh In

What are the predictions for the next recession? How bad will the recession be? How can you prepare? Concerns about recession in the U.S. economy are rising. The majority of economists predict that the economy will go into recession in the near future due to the combination of persistent inflation and rising interest rates. Read on to learn the likelihood of the next recession, based on predictions from President Biden, analysts, and economists.

The Indigenous Critique: What Started the Enlightenment?

What’s the indigenous critique? What started the Enlightenment? Is the traditional narrative accurate? European Enlightenment philosophy was inspired by the native North American people’s critique of European customs. That’s the view of David Graeber and David Wengrow, as presented in their book The Dawn of Everything. Continue reading to learn about this fascinating alternative view of history.

Richard Cooper: Unraveling the 3 Dating Myths Men Believe

What are the three big lies modern men have been led to believe? How do societal ideas about dating harm men’s potential? In The Unplugged Alpha, Richard Cooper argues that modern society has taught men three lies that have given them unrealistic views of how dating works. To succeed, in their dating life and beyond, men need to move beyond these lies and transform their understanding of society and how to behave in it. Here are the three dating myths men believe, according to Cooper.