Sok Chan

[Ilias Alami @IliasAlami]

New short article out in @DialoguesHG! I offer a historical sketch and a conceptual framework tracing the formation of legal regimes of investment control in the dialectics of empire and capital.
https://t.co/aRqUFz1i2s
@Dept_of_POLIS @CdsCambridge
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[Sok Chan @psokchan]

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[U.S. Embassy Cambodia @USEmbPhnomPenh]

U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh welcomes Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, to Cambodia. This morning, Adm. Paparo met with PM Manet for discussions on the U.S.-Cambodian defense relationship and ways to strengthen our bilateral ties and support for regional stability. The United States and Cambodia will work shoulder-to-shoulder to uphold a free and open Indo-Pacific.

[Eva Fo𝕏 🦊 Claudius Nero's Legion @EvaFox]

Elon Musk's answer to the question of why he continues to work for the benefit of humanity, being such a rich man:

“Certainly there are times when I have doubts about these things... It's a good question because it goes at a foundational level: what is my philosophy, and why does it lead to this conclusion?

So the reason is that when I was a teenager, I had, like, an existential crisis to try to figure out what's the meaning of life. There doesn't seem to be any meaning. For me, at least the religious texts, and I read all of them that I could get my hands on, did not seem convincing. Then I started reading the philosophers.

Be careful of reading German philosophers as a teenager. It's definitely not going to help with your depression. So, reading Schopenhauer, Nietzsche as an adult, it's much more manageable. But as a kid, you're like, 'Whoa.'

So then I was like, 'Man, I'm just struggling to find meaning in life here.' And then I read Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. And basically what Douglas Adams was saying is that we don't really know what the right questions are to ask. The question is not, 'What's the meaning of life?'

In The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Earth, it turns out, is a big computer, and its goal is to answer the question, 'What's the meaning of life?' And Earth comes up with the answer '42'. This is where the 42 number comes from. And 420 is just ten times 42. In that book, which is really sort of a book about, it's an existential philosophy book disguised as humor. They come to the conclusion that the real problem is trying to formulate the question. And to really have the right question, you need a much bigger computer than Earth.

And so maybe one way, I think, of characterizing this would be to say, 'The universe is the answer. What is the question? Or what are the questions?'

The more we can expand the scope and scale of consciousness, the better we can understand what questions to ask about the answer that is the universe. The more we can expand consciousness, become a multi-planet species, ultimately a multistellar species… we have a chance of figuring out what the hell is going on.

And so this is why I think we should have more humans and both biological and digital consciousness. And why we should become a multi-planet species and a multistellar species is so that we can understand the nature of the universe.

And then, in order for that to occur, then we have to make sure that things are good on Earth. We don't want Earth to disappear, so sustainable energy is important.”

[Cambodianess @TTNEnglish]

Cambodia's prime minister said he nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize on Thursday, crediting the US president with "visionary and innovative diplomacy" that ended border clashes with Thailand.

Read the story: https://t.co/EDfCcfnoMX

[Cambodia Ministry of Information - ក្រសួងព័ត៌មាន @MinistryofInfo1]

State Department Deputy Spokesperson, Tommy Pigott: “The United States welcomes today's General Border Committee meeting in Kuala Lumpur as a constructive first step forward in the Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire arrangement. President Donald J. Trump and Secretary Rubio call on both governments to fully honor their commitments and pursue enduring peace.”

[World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific @WHOWPRO]

Health is a right, no matter where you call home.

Following a joint health needs assessment with the Cambodian 🇰🇭 Ministry of Health, @WHO has shipped emergency medical supplies to support displaced communities in areas affected by the recent border conflict. #HealthForAll

@UNCambodia @peacepalace_kh

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

History will judge us harshly if we turn our back on freedom’s cause in Ukraine.

We can’t let Putin win.

[Sok Chan @psokchan]

A raise in salary can also help to attract talented teachers and help existing teachers to continue to develop their skills and knowledge. A raise in salary can create a more attractive work environment for teachers and contribute to a better educational experience for students.

[Noan Sereiboth​  @noansereiboth]

PM Hun Sen ordered​ the Ministry of Information to revoke VOD's license from 10 AM tomorrow. He told staff of this media outlet to find a new job.

[Sok Chan @psokchan]

I think in today world quitters are not always the loser. Sometimes, people could learn to give up in the right moment. The best quitters are the ones who decide in advance when they're going to quit.

Just a food of thoughts 😁

[Sok Chan @psokchan]

They will say that your work lacks value
Failing to realise
That value is subjective
And what one person finds worthless
Another person finds meaningful and inspiring.

[433 @433]

Road to Paris 🍿

Who will win the Champions League? 🏆

[Sky Sports News @SkySportsNews]

BREAKING: The quarter-final draw for the Champions League is complete! 🏆

[Andy Brouwer @AndyBrouwer]

This head of Shiva from the 10thC was found at Banteay Srei temple but was stolen from the National Museum of #Cambodia after 1953. If found please return.

[Sok Chan @psokchan]

@MfSilva70 @DanielaHSilva1 Reflection is a good action for constructive and gradual development of an action. But it’s not everything. Like good is the enemy of great, reflecting is the enemy of activism. Aiming to be outstanding and become activist, then have to sacrifice reflection.

[Sok Chan @psokchan]

#DontChooseExtiction listen to 🦕

[UN Biodiversity @UNBiodiversity]

🌍 It’s now or never. 🦖

We still have time to avert the worst consequences of climate change and #biodiversity loss — but only if we "stop making excuses and start making changes."

Ahead of #COP26, join @UNDP and @FrankieTheDino.

#DontChooseExtinction
https://t.co/6SvPBcO8GG

[Sok Chan @psokchan]

@VanthaPhoung ប្រយ័ត្នភ្លើងឆក់😬

[Sok Chan @psokchan]

Amsassador always very proactive on his mission for Cambodia. 🙏