Do you appreciate being observed? Do you feel comfortable knowing that your digital activities are monitored and retained by government contractors like Palantir for profit?
Consider the implications of innocent actions—such as voicing dissent against the government—being weaponized against you in a repressive regime. Is it possible that this chilling reality is already upon us?
In this discussion, we delve into insights from Joel Bowman, the founder and author of Notes from the End of the World. In his guest article, Big Brother is Watching, Mr. Bowman unveils troubling revelations about the current state of surveillance experienced by citizens in the United Kingdom.
In the United States, the discourse surrounding Digital IDs has shifted from “if” to “when.” Meanwhile, for the UK, “when” is decidedly “now.” Prepare yourself for Bowman’s compelling insights below!
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As I write this, federal funding for the new fiscal year (FY 2026) has expired, resulting in a partial shutdown of government operations. Across Washington, D.C., and federal offices nationwide, nearly a million individuals are either furloughed or working without guaranteed pay.
It is conceivable that by the time you read this, normal operations will have resumed. However, a return to the bureaucratic status quo—not to mention its incessant drain on taxpayer dollars—is hardly a cause for celebration, especially for those who cherish their freedom.
This week, Republican Senator John Kennedy highlighted wasteful expenditures remaining from the Biden administration as a catalyst for the shutdown, citing projects like $3 million for circumcisions and vasectomies in Zambia, $500,000 for electric buses in Rwanda, and $3.6 million for culinary classes and dance workshops for male sex workers in Haiti.
He also pointed out funding for various initiatives, including $6 million for media organizations serving Palestinians, $833,000 for transgender individuals in Nepal, $300,000 for a pride parade in Lesotho, $882,000 for social media mentorship in Serbia, and $4.2 million for LGBTQI individuals in the Western Balkans and Uganda. Continue reading
The stock market, as represented by the S&P 500, continues to rise. However, this boom does not indicate a flourishing economy. A closer examination reveals an economic landscape that is far weaker than it appears.
A few decades ago, the stock market was regarded as a forward-looking entity. Investors would analyze expectations for future earnings and performance when making decisions that influenced stock prices. Those days seem to be a relic of the past.
Currently, the stock market operates mainly on speculation. Many workers mindlessly funnel money into index funds through their employer-sponsored retirement plans. Others, caught up in the fervor surrounding artificial intelligence, believe we are on the brink of the most significant economic resurgence since the railroad era, scrambling to secure their stake in this illusion.
As a result, share prices and index levels fail to offer substantial insight into the true state of the economy. Warning signs are no longer apparent on Wall Street; to grasp the underlying realities and future trends, one must look beyond conventional indicators. Continue reading
In 1984, the fast-food market was primarily dominated by McDonald’s and Burger King. However, Wendy’s was carving out its niche with an innovative advertising campaign that would not only elevate its sales but also imprint a simple, three-word phrase into American culture:
“Where’s the beef?”
The campaign, crafted by the advertising agency Dancer Fitzgerald Sample, showcased three elderly women as fast-food connoisseurs. The standout was the spirited, bespectacled Clara Peller.
In the now-iconic advertisement, the women are presented with a large, fluffy bun from a fictional rival. They marvel at its size, but Clara, with her unmistakable gravelly voice, looks beneath the lid and exclaims incredulously, “Where’s the beef?”
Clearly, this question was aimed at Wendy’s competitors, implying their burgers were more fluff than substance. In contrast, Wendy’s prided itself on its generously sized, square patties that overflowed from the bun, demonstrating their commitment to quality. Continue reading
