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Innovation, Luxury and Necessity

Posted on January 17, 2025 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, one lens through which we could examine human history, is that of luxuries changing into necessities. Take bread for example. During the ice age, and even after farming had been adopted, bread was a … Continue reading →

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Wealthy Societies

Posted on October 20, 2024 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me, what has always made wealthy societies, is access to resources made possible by trade. Especially those people with few local natural resources. Because places that import most things become industrial centers. Even in ancient … Continue reading →

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The Prosperous Enemy

Posted on October 20, 2023 by john

Dear Comrades, It occurs to me, who needs enemies, when you have progressives? We fill that role nicely. Obviously, we need to have a foreign adversary with which to apply the military, so the military industrial complex doesn’t go hungry. … Continue reading →

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