"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Author: Isaac Gendler
How Can Collaborative Infrastructure Projects Rebuild Ties After War
03/09/22
“How can collaborative infrastructure projects rebuild ties after war?”
Large volumes of infrastructure have to be rebuilt after wars. Once peace is signed between two countries, one way to heal relations is to look into rebuilding infrastructure together so trust can be reestablished. This is How Can Collaborative Infrastructure Projects Rebuild Ties After War.
Why Backup Electricity for Hospitals Can Be Critical for Wartime
03/08/22
“Why can backup electricity for hospitals be critical during wartime?”
Hospitals often have backup generators that kick in when electricity supplies go down. During wartime, the main grid can be completely destroyed and more demand for hospitals skyrocket due to people being harmed. However, backup generators can provide the necessary upkeep. This is Why Backup Electricity for Hospitals Can Be Critical for Wartime.
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Climate Adaptive Infrastructure Recovery From War
03/07/22
“How can we have climate-adaptive infrastructure recovery from war?”
Infrastructure is often destroyed during war and is then supposed to be rebuilt right afterward. However, this infrastructure can be rebuilt with climate adaptation in mind. This is how Climate Adaptive Infrastructure Recovery From War can occur.
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Why Discussions on Climate Change Should Not Be Discarded During Global Wars
03/06/22
“Why should discussions on climate change not be discarded during global wars?”
When global wars break out, much of the world’s focus turns to them. While these do deserve large attention, it is important to always remember that climate change will always be happening and that its effects will continue to impact the world. For this reason, it is important to understand Why Discussions on Climate Change Should Not Be Discarded During Global Wars.
Why Even Peaceful Governments Should Invest in Battlefield Medicine
03/05/22
“Why should peaceful governments invest in battlefield medicine?”
It is popularly thought that governments that seek peace do not have to invest in anything battlefield research and development related. However, wars may still go on around the world, and this means that people will die. In addition, war may come to the borders of the aforementioned nation, and cause much death and destruction. To save lives, these countries should invest in battlefield medicine. This is Why Even Peaceful Governments Should Invest in Battlefield Medicine.
Why Militaries Should Not Attack Civilian Nuclear Power Plants During War
03/04/22
“Why should militaries not attack civilian nuclear power plants during war?”
Civilian nuclear power plants can provide large volumes of electricity to residents with little carbon emissions. However, if they have a malfunction, then it can lead to severe danger and radiation leakage. If these were to get hit during a military invasion, then it could lead to severe and catastrophic impacts. This is Why Militaries Should Not Attack Civilian Nuclear Power Plants During War.
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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