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Geopolitics

The ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Divide

What does it mean for the United States to pursue its national interests in the Western Hemisphere? The Trump administration has made a renewed focus on the American near abroad a centerpiece of its foreign policy, declaring in its 2025 National Security Strategy that it intends to “enforce a ‘Trump Corollary’ to the Monroe Doctrine.” […] The post The ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Divide appeared first on The American Conservative

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Culture

The Mortal Clear-Out

The detritus of life can lead to attacks of disease, laughter, black magic, and other ills. The post The Mortal Clear-Out appeared first on The American Conservative

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Education

Master Self Control & Overcome Procrastination | Dr. Kentaro Fujita

Dr. Kentaro Fujita, PhD, is a professor of psychology at The Ohio State University and an expert in the science of self-control and motivation. We discuss the best tools for developing strong self-control: to do more of what you aspire to and cease doing things you would like to avoid. We discuss why you need more than one form of willpower to achieve sustained motivation and overcome procrastination. Dr. Fujita also clarifies the data on the 2-marshmallow test, delayed gratification and intr...

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Economy

Will AI save the U.S. fiscal situation?

A tenth of a percentage point of extra productivity growth — well within the range of plausible near-term AI effects — raises the fundamental value of U.S. government debt by $1.3 trillion. If markets fully priced this in, nominal Treasury yields would fall by about 70 basis points. Half a percentage point of extra growth […] The post Will AI save the U.S. fiscal situation? appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsManna from heaven. by Dismalist

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