Cargo Cult

Higher education has become very cult-like.

Cargo Cult
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How Did Higher Education Become a Cargo Cult? ⋆ Brownstone Institute
It’s time to re-assess the “need” for half of America to go to college as a vital path to the middle class. For many, this is not a sail; it’s an anchor. It’s just cargo cult baggage.

Australia

‘Stunning national fail’: Leading economist takes aim at policy over Australia’s housing crisis
More Australians are struggling under the weight of a cost of living and housing crisis and on Q+A a leading economist and the assistant treasurer agree a cap on foreign university students might be necessary to help curb that.
World-leader: Australia Allows Its People To Shape The Nation
Australians consistently reject any major change to their Constitution (for example, regarding the proposed republic in 1999) or anything that undermines egalitarianism or the rule of law. In contrast, changes that maintain or enhance egalitarianism, such as the removal of racial distinctions in the…

International

Will Israel hand America a ceasefire?
The IDF’s job is far from complete
Continued Support for Ukraine is Fading
But Zelensky will press on in a seemingly endless conflict the world wants to forget
Germany Will Take Palestinian Refugees, Sparking Security Concern.
Germany is preparing to take in hundreds of Palestinians fleeing the Gaza Strip, with a large number of them already headed toward the German Embassy in

Business, Finance & Investment

UBS Favours Quality Bonds, Stocks In 2024
Ranking The Credit Ratings Of Major Economies
Who’s #1?

Culture

College Degrees May Not Be Worth It: Employers Shifting Their Focus from Degrees to Skills
Makes sense.
Hamas Took Their Brother Hostage. They Are Asking US to Help.
Hamas took Alon Lulu-Shamriz hostage on Oct. 7. Now, his brothers are calling on U.S. leaders to do all they can to bring him home.
Leftism Tears Apart the Democrat Party - The American Spectator | USA News and PoliticsThe American Spectator | USA News and Politics
The modern Democrat Party has ironclad discipline. But this is a relatively new phenomenon. Just several decades ago, it was in chaos.

Crypto & Blockchain

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Bitcoin Inscriptions Reach Mania Level Again, Miners Benefit
Data shows that Bitcoin Inscriptions have observed a resurgence recently, leading to a boost in the transaction fee of the miners.

Postscript

United Pilot Removed After Supporting October 7 Terrorist Massacre
A United Airlines pilot was “removed from service” after allegedly expressing support for the Hamas terror group’s Oct. 7 massacre in Israel.

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