"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Author: Isaac Gendler
Digital Cold War
03/03/22
“What is a digital cold war?”
The Cold War of the 20th century ended before the rise of modern computer networks. Many people believe that the internet makes such a world-defining paradigm impossible as anyone can communicate with anyone decentralized. However, nations can entirely blocklist and lockout the internet of other countries, thereby creating a communications barrier. This is how a Digital Cold War can come up and spread.
Why Controlling Your Social Media Feed Can Prevent You From Falling Prey to Authoritarian Government Propaganda
03/02/22
“Why is controlling your social media feed necessary to protect you from authoritarian interests?”
When authoritarian governments feel stressed, they may try to influence public opinion by pouring propaganda onto social media to brainwash and influence people. However, if you control your social media feed and only follow trusted sources, then you can immunize yourself from this effect. This is Why Controlling Your Social Media Feed Can Prevent You From Falling Prey to Authoritarian Government Propaganda.
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SWIFT
03/01/22
“What is SWIFT and why is it so important?”
Payments done across countries can be difficult with all the different ordering systems and languages. So what if we were to have a centralized system to facilitate this? Well, this just so happens to be the idea behind SWIFT, or the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication. SWIFT facilitates payment requests and does record-keeping for transactions between banks around the world. If a country is kicked off SWIFT, then it can make international transactions much more difficult and hike up the cost of doing so.
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Grid Isolation Preparation for War
02/28/22
“Why may grid isolation for war be necessary?”
When war breaks out, one of the first things to be attacked is a nation’s electrical grid. Given its importance in maintaining the backbone of infrastructure, the grid may have to be cut off and isolated from its surroundings. To ensure stability, countries will have to develop and undergo Grid Isolation Preparation for War.
Why Financial Assistance to Conflict Zones Needs to Have Encryption
02/27/22
“Why does financial assistance to conflict zones need to have encryption?”
Communities in conflict zones, whether it be Palestine or Ukraine, need financial assistance. However, hackers and scammers may try to take control and funnel it to their own wants. To prevent this from happening, encryption needs to occur so the material can arrive safely. This is Why Financial Assistance to Conflict Zones Needs to Have Encryption.
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Warzone Emergency Evacuation Plans
02/27/22
“Why do governments have to draw up warzone emergency evacuation plans?”
While most municipalities are not in combat zones, they could become so at any time. For this reason, emergency managers and political officials need to draw up Warzone Emergency Evacuation Plans to ensure that people can get out safely.
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Treating Group War PTSD
02/25/22
“Why do we have to treat PTSD at the group level sometimes?”
PTSD always needs to be treated. However, sometimes entire groups may be experiencing trauma from war, such as in Ukraine right now. As a result, these people should look into Treating Group War PTSD.
Treating War PTSD
02/24/22
“Why does war PTSD need to be treated?”
War causes violence and sudden loss that leads to PTSD. To help people recover, governments need to invest in Treating War PTSD.
Why Climate Mitigation and Energy Independence Go Hand in Hand
02/23/22
“Why do climate mitigation and energy independence go hand in hand?”
Many people discredit climate mitigation strategies as if it’s something that is not in a nation’s direct interests. Besides all of the possible benefits of a healthier planet, it could also move countries to rely less on petrostates, guaranteeing a more free foreign policy. This is Why Climate Mitigation and Energy Independence Go Hand in Hand.
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