+1 for such an extensive, well-founded rant
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Interesting read. The statements by SJP are really disgusting and the Maoist revolutionary rethoric is repulsive to say the least.
Payback is fair? Even though these very digital megacorporations are just now facing antitrust lawsuits for very good reasons? The only argument for having to use these platforms as a content creator is reach. But if Google, Amazon, Meta, etc. only got their market-dominating positions by illegal means, nothing is fair about wanting payback.
I am paying money to people creating content for me directly, even for some YouTube channels. If I were to abide by Google's rules, I'd have to pay double. For the infrastructure & the people actually producing the content. Sorry... Why would I? I will not pity a monopolist because of their lost profits as long as I can circumvent it somehow.
Still makes much more sense to build buildings or furniture from wood than to just burn it for heating and claim it's a renewable energy source.. With buildings you will at least be sure to keep that carbon out of the atmosphere for a longer period.
I also don't understand how one can frame Israel as a colonial project. To add to your statement about the Mizrahi jews:
Yes, Israel doesn't exist within the borders of 1967 that are often seen as a basis for a two state solution. There are definitely occupied areas. This does not however change the fact that the existence of Israel in the middle east is enshrined in international law and what exactly it's future borders will be has been subject to debates for a long time. But what's not debatable is the legality of Israel. Israel is not a foreign body in the region but it has an undeniable right to exist.
I feel like many statements about "colonialism" in this context do not consider international law at all. People not respecting the principles of the rule of law makes me very suspicious with regard to their intentions.
Since when does the Rand corporation publish research focusing on income inequality?
What is a "serious gamer"?
That's right, it depends on the place. Very much boils down to rural vs. urban (as in so many countries) but it's also a bit worse in Eastern Germany.
However the comment above is not wrong, in that there are definitive limits to free speech in German law so that you have more legal levers against nazis before they turn to violence.
One of my favorite movies in general is Lanthimos' The Lobster. I think it's brilliant, macabre and funny at the same time. Big recommendation.
The Killing Of A Sacred Deer... Fascinating. I liked it too but it's more on the psycho-horror side of things.
His last movie in cinemas was The Favorite iirc. Also plays in the Victorian era setting like this new work. I liked the movie but didn't make the same impression on me as the other two. His earlier works I can't give an opinion about as I have yet to watch them :)
Totally looking forward to it! Love Lanthimos movies <3
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We can already do that today with inverse modeling of atmospheric substance transport and the satellites you mentioned. Heard a talk about the topic on a conference 4 years ago. That's how scientists could pinpoint the emission source for some illegally emmitted CFCs in China (and afaik the Chinese govt acted accordingly). With high resolution data you can also use these methods to detect methane leaks in gas pipelines etc.