SMRs Explained: Real-World Economics, Fuel Bottlenecks, and the Race to Scale
Yves here. Readers have taken issue with the fine technical points on some previous Michael Kern posts, so corrections and refinements are encouraged. Having said
There Are No Free Markets
Yves here. We’ve often discussed the fact that “free markets” is a myth, including devoting a chapter of ECONNED to the topic: “How ‘Free Markets’
The Faith of the Tech Elite
Do moguls like Masayoshi Son, Sam Altman, and Larry Ellison actually believe Artificial Super Intelligence is imminent? As the polycrisis lurches into a new year,
Coffee Break: Armed Madhouse – U.S. Militarism Comes Home
American militarism is usually discussed as something that happens “over there.” Foreign wars, overseas bases, expeditionary forces, and interventions conducted in the name of security
ICE, Antifa, and the Ever Expanding Definition of Terrorism
The Trump administration has dramatically expanded the official definition of “terrorism” and is already getting accused Antifa members to enter guilty pleas for “providing material
Progressive Educator Myles Horton’s Lessons for Fighting for Social Justice Today
Conor here: Some insight here for those wondering where are the wider movements during this new American Gilded AI Age. This in particular, sounds familiar:
Did Israel’s Rivalry With Turkiye Play A Major Role In Its Recognition Of Somaliland?
Conor here: While Korybko argues Israel’s move is about the Turkish presence in Somalia, let’s not forget about others present there. The US has several
Status of the US Dollar as Global Reserve Currency: USD Share Drops to Lowest Since 1994
Yves here. This Wolf Richter provides some important context on the status of the dollar. Recall that 1994 was just after the fall of the
Is Your Dog or Cat Getting Old? These Simple Gestures Could Help Them Live Longer and Happier Lives
Yves here. Because my cats who lived to be old (one died at 16 and the other, 18) were robust up to close to the
Going Beyond the MSM Name-Calling Narrative at TPUSA
The open conflict between MAGA movement stalwarts at the TPUSA AmericaFest has gotten quite a bit of coverage from the MSM, but very little of