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Interesting Development, Long Overdue

Some doctors won’t be happy 🧐 But will they now just make everyone underpaid? For decades, the prices Medicare pays doctors for different medical services have been largely decided not by Medicare itself, but by a powerful industry group, the American Medical Association. An A.M.A. committee meets in secret to determine the difficulty and timeContinueContinue reading “Interesting Development, Long Overdue”

The end of the anti‑liberal moment

After 9/11, the 2008 financial crisis, and Trump’s election, critics from both the right (e.g. Sohrab Ahmari’s post‑liberal movement) and the left (e.g. Samuel Moyn’s critiques of tyrannophobia) declared liberalism outdated and broken . Right-wing drift and retrenchment: Post-liberals like Ahmari originally advocated discarding liberal pluralism in favor of a socially conservative, Christian-ordered state. WithContinueContinue reading “The end of the anti‑liberal moment”

Summary: ‘Collapse Awareness is just the Beginning’

How to adapt and live well inside it “Collapse awareness is just the beginning” by Gabrielle Feather discusses the concept of “collapse awareness,” which refers to the recognition and acceptance of the ongoing process of societal and ecological collapse. The author argues that simply being aware of this collapse is not enough; it is merelyContinueContinue reading “Summary: ‘Collapse Awareness is just the Beginning’”

Signal vs WhatsApp

Signal Pros• Stronger privacy and security 👍• End-to-end encryption (like WhatsApp), but Signal is open source and fully transparent.• No metadata storage; minimal data collection (just your phone number).• Independent, nonprofit organization 🤗• No ads, no data monetization, no ties to big tech companies 🤗• Extra privacy features• Disappearing messages.• Stories now available • ScreenshotContinueContinue reading “Signal vs WhatsApp”

Hobbes vs Locke

Thomas Hobbes and John Locke both wrote during times of political turmoil in England, but they arrived at starkly different conclusions about human nature, the role of government, and the social contract. 1. Human Nature Hobbes: Believed humans are naturally selfish, brutish, and driven by fear and desire for self-preservation. In the state of nature, lifeContinueContinue reading “Hobbes vs Locke”

Summary & Analysis of Proposed AMA Resolution on ACIP — A-25 (2025):

Core Issue: This resolution is a strong, urgent response by the American Medical Association (AMA) and several major specialty organizations to recent actions taken by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. involving changes to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)—a critical scientific advisory group within the CDC that helps set U.S. vaccine policy. KeyContinueContinue reading “Summary & Analysis of Proposed AMA Resolution on ACIP — A-25 (2025):”

iOS 26 Update

Overview of what’s coming with iOS 26, unveiled at WWDC on June 9, 2025: 🎨 Visual & Interface Overhaul Introduces the “Liquid Glass” design: translucent, glass-like UI elements with refraction effects across controls, icons, tab bars, sidebars, alerts, and more . Lock and Home screens feature 3D photo effects—subjects “pop out”—and adaptive clock layout . Improved scrollContinueContinue reading “iOS 26 Update”

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, the Third Earl of Shaftesbury

A pivotal figure in early 18th-century moral philosophy, aesthetics, and political thought. Though less well-known today than contemporaries like Locke or Hobbes, Shaftesbury’s ideas had a profound impact on British Enlightenment thought, particularly in shaping moral sentimentalism and the emerging discourse on aesthetic judgment and virtue ethics. Key Works His major work is Characteristics ofContinueContinue reading “Anthony Ashley-Cooper, the Third Earl of Shaftesbury”

Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” – A Ticking Time Bomb for American Families

Donald Trump has proudly labeled it his “big, beautiful bill.” But behind the bluster and branding lies sprawling legislation that could devastate millions of Americans. 1. Health Insurance for 13.7 Million – Gone This bill would strip at least 13.7 million people of their health insurance coverage. That’s not just a statistic—it’s cancer treatments postponed,ContinueContinue reading “Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” – A Ticking Time Bomb for American Families”

Easy Creatine Supplement Exercise Plan

Welcome to my home workout plan for building muscle and strength—no gym required—along with creatine use and basic nutrition guidance. First, Creatine Explained: 5 Science-Backed Benefits Creatine isn’t just for athletes – it’s a powerhouse supplement that benefits people of all ages and activity levels. Join me to unpack the science behind creatine and exploreContinueContinue reading “Easy Creatine Supplement Exercise Plan”