“International politics is never abt democracy and human rights. It's about the interests of states. Remember that, no matter what you are told in history lessons.”― Egon Bahr
Children are the closest, physical beings to God. Remember that when you joke about the current events unfolding.
Know where your spirit stands, the warfare is undeniably deep.
@khooyinghooi@Diplomat_APAC Cambodia & Thailand knew that 49% & 36% tariffs(if imposed)would be a devastating blow to their countries’ economies. Is the ceasefire an act of diplomacy or submission or a testament to the resilience of ASEAN against coercive trade practices & external pressure?
Yuval Noah Harari: The tricky thing abt AI consciousness is how would we be able to tell whether the AI is conscious or not and especially there are a lot of very strong commercial interests that want to create AI that mimics consciousness.
The full conversation between Hikaru Utada and Yuval Noah Harari is now live on NewsPicks.
From songwriting to AI to the future of music, this is a powerful dialogue.
Make sure to watch here:https://t.co/tbfO3DUo2Z
“Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Do not be too eager to deal out death in judgement. Even the very wise cannot see all ends."
A Lesson in Mercy – Gandalf’s Emotional Response to Frodo on Gollum #shorts
When Frodo wishes that Bilbo had killed Gollum, Gandalf responds with one of the most profound lessons in The Lord of the Rings.
He reminds Frodo that it is not for us to decide who lives and dies, and that even the smallest act of mercy can shape the course of the future.
This scene is a masterful moment of wisdom, fate, and the power of kindness—a lesson that echoes far beyond Middle-earth.
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