Head·word /ˈhedˌwɜː(ɹ)d/ n. @headword

**Joan De La Haye** @JoanDeLaHaye@mastodon.social · 3d

Replied in thread

**Francisca Sinn** @fsinn@mas.to · 4d

@EUCommission No. Please don’t. Don’t buy in to the hype. The models are built using stolen intellectual property. It’s not “training”, it’s using unauthorized property of others as unpaid raw materials - it’s theft.

Buy books. Support original content creators. Protect copyright, the rule of law, and democracy. Add this to your library -

https://books.apple.com/ca/audiobook/the-tech-coup-how-to-save-democracy-from-silicon-valley/id1760206626

#MustRead (or listen, as you prefer) #Democracy
#AI #CopyrightInfringement

The Tech Coup : How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley by Marietje Schaake on Apple Books

Apple Books‎The Tech Coup : How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley‎Non-Fiction · 2024

**Cui Bono?** @ManyRoads@mstdn.social · 5d

Cui Bono? @ManyRoads@mstdn.social

What if 2025 echoes 1937 more than we’d like to admit?
Economic disparity. Rising authoritarianism. A world on edge.
I’ve drawn some hard parallels—uncomfortable, but necessary to confront.
History doesn’t repeat exactly… but it often rhymes.

https://www.many-roads.com/2025/04/03/geopolitical-and-socioeconomic-parallels-between-2025-and-1937/

Examples of WW2 Eastern European Destruction

ManyRoads · Apr 3Geopolitical and Socioeconomic Parallels Between 2025 and 1937A Global Historical Crossroads Introduction The geopolitical and socioeconomic landscapes of 2025 bear striking similarities to those of 1937, a period marked by economic instability, aggressive expansionist policies, and ideological extremism. The years leading to World War II were defined by rising authoritarianism, economic contraction due to policy missteps, and the failure of international institutions to curb escalating tensions. Today, despite the presence of modern global institutions and economic safeguards, the echoes of 1937 remain potent. While Western narratives often frame this comparison through a Eurocentric lens, Asia’s historical and contemporary experiences reveal equally critical insights. From anti-colonial struggles in the 1930s to today’s U.S.-China rivalry, Asia has been both a battleground and a catalyst for global change. Understanding these historical parallels across multiple regions provides crucial insights into the risks and challenges of our time. I. Geopolitical Multipolarity and Territorial Ambitions Global Context of the 1930s The late 1930s saw the erosion of the fragile peace established after World War I. Japan’s full-scale invasion of China in 1937 signified an open challenge to the existing world order. Meanwhile, Nazi Germany, emboldened by its remilitarization of the Rhineland in 1936 and appeasement policies from Western powers, pressured neighboring states and prepared for further expansion. Italy’s invasion of Ethiopia in 1935 and its involvement in the Spanish Civil War further demonstrated the global shift toward unchecked aggression.1 Asian Dynamics of the 1930s Asia in the 1930s was a theater of collapsing empires and anti-colonial resistance. Japan’s invasion of China aimed to displace Western colonial powers (Britain in Hong Kong, France in Indochina) and establish a “Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere.” Meanwhile, anti-colonial movements fractured European hegemony: Global Landscape in 2025 In 2025, the world has returned to a multipolar structure dominated by the United States and China, with significant roles played by the European Union, India, and Russia.2 China’s assertive stance in the South China Sea, Russia’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and territorial disputes in the Arctic reflect a growing willingness among major powers to challenge international norms. The weakening of the United Nations and declining trust in multilateral frameworks parallel the ineffectiveness of the League of Nations in the 1930s.3 Additionally, much like Germany’s aggressive rearmament in the 1930s, nations today are increasing military expenditures at an alarming rate. NATO members have raised defense budgets, China has accelerated naval expansion, and regional powers such as Japan and India are revising long-standing security doctrines.4 If diplomatic engagements fail to manage these rivalries, the risk of conflict escalation remains high. Asian Geopolitics in 2025 Today, Asia is the epicenter of 21st-century power struggles: Unlike 1930s Japan, modern powers use institutional influence (e.g., China in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization) and debt diplomacy rather than territorial conquest, representing a key distinction between the two eras. II. Economic Policy Missteps and Trade Fragmentation Global Economy in the 1930s The global economy of the late 1930s suffered from protectionism, monetary tightening, and weakened financial institutions. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to double bank reserve requirements in 1937 led to a contraction of credit, causing industrial production to plummet by 32%.5 Meanwhile, fiscal austerity measures worsened economic conditions, just as Smoot-Hawley tariffs had earlier exacerbated global trade tensions. These policies deepened the recession and contributed to economic nationalism. Asia’s Colonial Economies in the 1930s The Great Depression devastated Asia’s export-dependent, colonized economies: Global Economic Landscape in 2025 In 2025, monetary policy tightening in response to inflation mirrors the errors of 1937. The Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes, alongside similar actions by the European Central Bank and Bank of England, have slowed economic growth and raised borrowing costs.6 Furthermore, the rise of protectionist trade policies, such as new U.S. tariffs on Chinese and European goods, has increased global trade barriers to levels not seen since the 1930s.7 Supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by geopolitical rivalries and reshoring efforts, further fragment the global economy. The lessons of 1937 suggest that excessive monetary contraction combined with trade restrictions could lead to a prolonged economic downturn. One key difference between the two eras is the role of technology. While automation and artificial intelligence drive productivity, they also create anxieties over job displacement. This economic uncertainty fuels populist discontent, much like the industrial layoffs and labor unrest of the Great Depression.8 Policymakers must carefully balance technological progress with economic stability to prevent social unrest. Asia’s Economic Strategies in 2025 Asia navigates a fractured global order with greater agency than in the 1930s: New forms of economic dependency have emerged: III. Social Polarization and Ideological Extremism Global Ideological Landscape of the 1930s The rise of extremist ideologies in the 1930s was driven by economic hardship and political instability. The Great Depression eroded faith in democratic institutions, allowing authoritarian leaders to gain support by offering radical solutions. By 1937, fascism had cemented its grip in Germany, Italy, and Japan, while communist and ultranationalist movements gained traction in Spain and Eastern Europe.9 Asian Ideological Movements in the 1930s Asia’s ideological battles centered on anti-colonialism: Global Polarization in 2025 Today’s ideological polarization has led to a decline in trust in democratic governance, with populist and nationalist movements gaining momentum across Europe, the United States, and parts of Asia.10 Unlike the 1930s, modern democracies have stronger institutions and welfare programs that cushion economic shocks. However, political disinformation, social media-driven radicalization, and attacks on democratic norms pose significant threats.11 The parallels with 1937 underscore the importance of reinforcing democratic resilience against emerging forms of extremism. Asian Sociopolitical Developments in 2025 Modern Asia grapples with democratic erosion and dissent: Digital technologies have created new dynamics for both state control and resistance. Social media empowers state censorship (China’s Great Firewall) while simultaneously enabling dissent movements (Myanmar’s Spring Revolution). IV. Contemporary Challenges: Climate Change and Demographics Climate Vulnerability Unlike the 1930s, today’s world faces unprecedented environmental challenges. Asia bears 75% of global climate disaster displacements. Bangladesh’s sea-level rise threatens 35 million people, while Pakistan’s 2022 floods caused $30 billion in losses.24 These environmental pressures create new sources of instability not present in the 1937 comparison. Demographic Divides Demographic shifts represent another modern challenge without historical parallel. Japan and South Korea’s aging populations (median age 49) contrast with India’s youth bulge (median age 28). China’s population decline (the first since 1961) risks economic stagnation and creates new geopolitical pressures.25 V. Lessons and Projections History demonstrates that economic mismanagement, unchecked geopolitical aggression, and ideological extremism can have catastrophic consequences. While technological advancements and international institutions provide safeguards against a repeat of the 1930s, complacency remains dangerous. Global Imperatives Policymakers must prioritize diplomatic engagement to mitigate conflicts, avoid protectionist economic measures that could deepen global instability, and address the root causes of social polarization. A failure to heed these lessons risks repeating the mistakes of 1937—leading to outcomes that the world cannot afford. Asian-Centered Future Pathways Conclusion The parallels between 2025 and 1937 are evident across both Western and Asian contexts, though with important distinctions. While the West focuses on great power competition and economic protectionism, Asia’s experience highlights both colonial legacies and emerging agency in the international system. Unlike the 1930s, today’s global challenges include climate change and demographic shifts alongside traditional security and economic concerns. By understanding both Western and Asian perspectives on these historical parallels, policymakers can develop more comprehensive strategies to avoid repeating past mistakes. Asia is not merely a passive arena for great power conflict but a dynamic architect of global order. The integration of these perspectives offers the best chance to navigate the crossroads of 2025 without descending into the catastrophic outcomes that followed 1937. Notes 1 Richard Overy, The Origins of the Second World War (New York: Longman, 1998), 76-78. ? 2 “Global Power Dynamics Report,” NATO, last modified March 15, 2025, https://www.nato.int. ? 3 Susan Pedersen, The Guardians: The League of Nations and the Crisis of Empire (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015), 312. ? 4 “Defense Spending Trends 2025,” SIPRI, https://www.sipri.org. ? 5 Robert F. Bruner, “Liveblogging the Great Depression: Comparison with the Great Recession,” Darden Blogs, December 15, 2016. ? 6 U.S. Federal Reserve Board, Monetary Policy Report (Washington, DC: FRB, 2025), 12. ? 7 U.S. International Trade Commission, Economic Impact of Tariffs (Washington, DC: USITC, 2025), 45. ? 8 David Autor et al., “The Labor Market Impact of Artificial Intelligence,” Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, March 2024. ? 9 Stanley G. Payne, A History of Fascism, 1914–1945 (Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 1995), 310-312. ? 10 Pippa Norris and Ronald Inglehart, Cultural Backlash: Trump, Brexit, and Authoritarian Populism (New York: Cambridge University Press, 2019), 214. ? 11 “The Future of Democracy Report,” Freedom House, 2025, https://freedomhouse.org. ? 14 Pankaj Mishra, From the Ruins of Empire (2012). ? 15 2023 U.S. DoD China Military Power Report. ? 16 C. Raja Mohan, India’s Strategic Choices (2023). ? 17 “ASEAN Centrality in the Indo-Pacific,” ISEAS, 2024. ? 18 Ken’ichi Ohno, Japanese Economic Development (2018). ? 19 “India’s Defense Modernization,” SIPRI, 2023. ? 20 “RCEP and Trade Fragmentation,” Brookings, 2023. ? 21 “Japan’s Stagnation,” IMF, 2023. ? 22 Rana Mitter, China’s War with Japan (2013). ? 23 “Asia’s Democratic Backsliding,” V-Dem, 2023. ? 24 IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, 2023. ? 25 UN DESA Population Division, 2023. ? 26 Utsa Patnaik, The Agrarian Question (2021). ?

#HistoryRepeats #ThenAndNow #Geopolitics

Replied in thread

**Petra van Cronenburg** @NatureMC@mastodon.online · 6d

Petra van Cronenburg @NatureMC@mastodon.online

@jaztrophysicist No, but looks like a #mustread, thanks!
Living near the ancient French oil mining areas (17th century - 1960s, now part of the nature park Vosges du Nord), I'm fascinated by this topic.
I visited sterile oil sands from WWI and was fascinated what happened with nature when humans do *nothing* - and shocked, how long and extreme human destruction works.

**Francisca Sinn** @fsinn@mas.to · Apr 2

Apr 2

Francisca Sinn @fsinn@mas.to

“they’re acting like this is part of some legal framework, when it’s not. It’s an extra legal attack. And so when you do not call it out as an extra legal attack, you are actively contributing to destruction of the rule of law.” - Prof. Jason Stanley

This entire interview is a #MustRead .

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/the-fascism-expert-at-yale-whos-fleeing-america

HT @dmacphee

Vanity Fair · Mar 31The Fascism Expert at Yale Who’s Fleeing AmericaBy Keziah Weir

#Trump #Republicans #Fascism

**jeanoappleseed** @jeanoappleseed@vivaldi.net · Mar 31

**Snowy Wings Publishing** @snowywingspub@wandering.shop · Mar 25

Mar 25

Snowy Wings Publishing @snowywingspub@wandering.shop

It’s here! SuperDrew and the Legacy of Donhil Corp by BJ Pierson is officially out in the world! Join Drew on an action-packed journey filled with high-tech battles, daring escapes, and one teenager taking on the impossible. Get your copy now! #SuperDrew #NowAvailable #MustRead

A promotional graphic for SuperDrew and the Legacy of Donhil Corp by BJ Pierson.

Replied in thread

**Petra van Cronenburg** @NatureMC@mastodon.online · Mar 25

Mar 25

Petra van Cronenburg @NatureMC@mastodon.online

@kristiedegaris Thank you for this article. A #mustread @writing @writers #WriterCommunity #bookstodon #authors

I published #books in Germany (with fixed prices) but it's similar. I know a famous writer with several awards who sells about 500 copies a year in the most famous literary publishing house.
And the money is a gross amount, freelance writers have to use it to pay for their workplace and insurances, taxes etc.

**Jean-Louis Piraux** @jlpiraux@wallonie-bruxelles.social · Mar 20

**Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC** @saralobkovich@thinkydoers.social · Mar 18

Mar 18

Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich@thinkydoers.social

IT'S EBOOK LAUNCH DAY!

I'm thrilled to announce that "You Are A Strategist: Use No-BS OKRs to Get Big Things Done" is officially available as an eBook!

This book is for everyone who sees how things could be better but struggles to make change happen in their organization.

A dark blue background has a copy of "You Are A Strategist" in the foreground. The cover is blue, with black bold writing that reads: You Are a Strategist / followed by the author name, Sara Lobkovich. In white, the subhead reads: Use No-BS OKRs to Get Big Things Done. Around the page are doodle-y arrows, with snippets like:

"step by step exercises"
"clear explanations"
"a complete glossary"
"not just about OKRs"

and the link for more info: http://findrc.co/yaaseblch

A quote card, book review, from Jeremy Shapiro:

“You Are a Strategist is one of those books that the moment you start reading you feel like was written just for you.

What's great about Sara's approach is the recognition (and acknowledgment even) that what can be a superpower for some (you, your team, etc) can also have a darker more challenging side BUT... if we know HOW to leverage these strengths, we can be more effective strategists.

Not all of us identify as "Strategists" but many of us ARE exactly that. And... if we want to do a better job of getting our ideas out into the world, we can use proven frameworks to lead, inspire, and accomplish our strategies.”

Another review quote card from Rob Estreitinho:

"This book does something rare and vital: it democratizes strategy while giving people the shared language they need to actually make things happen.

In a world where people often say different things to mean the same thing—or worse, say the same thing to mean different things—’You Are A Strategist’ provides the clarity and tools to keep organizations moving forward together.

Essential reading for anyone who wants to transform strategic thinking into real impact."

The last page reads: Get your copy:

Amazon Kindle: https://amzn.to/4kyO1Ho

Kobo: https://findrc.co/4iWucI9

and visit: youareastrategist.com
for more options as they come online!

#BookLaunch #NewBookDay #Bookstadon

**Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC** @saralobkovich@thinkydoers.social · Mar 18

**Fifi Schwarz** @fifischwarz@waag.social · Mar 16

Replied in thread

**Petra van Cronenburg** @NatureMC@mastodon.online · Mar 12

Mar 12

Petra van Cronenburg @NatureMC@mastodon.online

@pluralistic Oh, that was a wonderfully cheeky "over-clickbait". I clicked. I wanted to know: What, this person? Should I have misjudged him?

And then I had a huge pleasure as the article chased me through the polarities to present its finely differentiated findings. It got exciting.
It's been a long time since I've enjoyed reading something so serious so much!

#mustread #science #conspiratorialism

**sonja dolinsek** @sonjdol@ohai.social · Mar 4 *

Mar 4 *

sonja dolinsek @sonjdol@ohai.social

Here's a review, a literary piece on #Anora written by a sex worker. It confirms my suspicions, but it also is a great text. So make sure you read it.
"Romance Labor: on Sean Baker’s Anora"

"Whatever satisfaction I could have derived from the representation of sex workers in film is suffocated by the condescension of liberal representation politics wherein marginalized people are depicted as most authentic in states of suffering."

#SexWork #MustRead #oscars
https://angelfoodmag.com/romance-labor

angelfoodmag.comRomance Labor — Angel Foodcargo.site

**Fifi Schwarz** @fifischwarz@waag.social · Feb 20

Feb 20

Fifi Schwarz @fifischwarz@waag.social

'We own this mess.'
#DeZinVanHetBoek #TheEssenceOfTheBook

#BoekPerWeek 13/52 ★★★★★

Urgent and relevant. Concrete and concise.
My advice: Don't just read the titles of the chapters, but read the whole book (or listen to the author read the audiobook).
Then follow up on Snyders advice.

https://verzameldezinnen.nl/2025/02/20/lessen-voor-nu/

#Boeken @boeken
#Bookstodon @bookstodon

Bookcover Timothy Snyder - Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century

#MustRead

**Rev.Hans@SacredBodies.ca** @hanspetermeyer@mstdn.ca · Feb 19

**nomotime** @n0m0time@masto.ai · Feb 16

**Stefan Müller** @stefanmuelller@climatejustice.social · Feb 8

Feb 8

Stefan Müller @stefanmuelller@climatejustice.social

Ich möchte mich bei @OhWeh bedanken, ohne den mir der kulturelle Hintergrund für den Titel „Who the fuck is Alice?“ gefehlt hätte.

Wenn Ihr wissen wollt, wie Alice Weidels Frau aussieht, müsst Ihr die taz kaufen. Foto ist nicht im Netz. Aber ich schenke Euch ein passendes Bild dazu.

https://taz.de/!6065658/

Der Artikel ist ein #mustread. Ich dachte ja immer, dass die Alice „nur“ eine neoliberale Ökonomin wäre, die da irgendwie reingeraten ist und den Absprung verpasst hat. Aber sie scheint schon doch eine irgendwie verwirrte Rassistin zu sein. Die kognitiven Dissonanzen sind gigantisch. Wie kann man nur seine geliebte Frau mit Migrationshintergund zu einem Treffen grölender Nazis mitnehmen, die Ab-schie-ben! rufen?

Wie kann man in der Partei bleiben, wenn diese sich mehrheitlich gegen den eigenen Lebensentwurf ausspricht und das, wenn man Kanzlerkandidatin ist?

Gut, sie ist Ökonomin und keine Historikerin, aber wie es Röhm ergangen ist, kann man wissen, oder?

Und was sagt Musk zu den Beschlüssen? Naja, über das Zeitalter der Fakten sind wir ja eh hinaus.

Demoteilnehmer*innen bei Vielfalt statt Hetze-Demo gegen die AfD nach Demo-Ende mit Schild: „Denk an deine Frau, Alice!“, Im Hintergrund das Kanzleramt, Berlin, 21.01.2024

#queer #lesbian

**kikebenlloch** @kikebenlloch@mastodon.social · Jan 25

Continued thread

**Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC** @saralobkovich@thinkydoers.social · Jan 24

Jan 24

Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich@thinkydoers.social

(continued)

Promote Curiosity and Inquiry-Based Learning: Inspire questioning and exploration.
Integrate Arts and Innovation: Combine creative arts with science and math to enhance problem-solving.
Model Creative Thinking: Demonstrate innovative approaches to challenges.

#MustRead #Creativity

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/common-sense-science/202501/creativity-as-the-new-intelligence?msockid=1c4cab52019663070035be6d00bb6279

Recent searches

Search options

Administered by:

Server stats:

#mustread