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- Decivilization May Already Be Under Way
The line between a normal, functioning society and catastrophic decivilization can be crossed with a single act of mayhem. This is why, for those who have studied violence closely, the brazen murder of a CEO in Midtown Manhattan—and, more important, the brazenness of the cheering reaction to his execution—amounts to a blinking-and-blaring warning signal for a society that has become already too inured to bloodshed and the conditions that exacerbate it.In recent days, journalists and other observers have worked to uncover the motivations of the accused killer. This is a worthy exercise when trying to understand a single, shocking event. But when attempting to understand how brutality spreads across society, studying individual ideologies only gets you so far. As violence worsens, it tends to draw in—and threaten—people of all ideologies. So if in the early stages of a violent upswing, law enforcement can see clearly that the greater threat comes… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago - Crypto’s Legacy Is Finally ClearFor years, crypto skeptics have asked, What is this for? And for years, boosters have struggled to offer up a satisfactory answer. They argue that the blockchain—the technology upon which cryptocurrencies and other such applications are built—is itself a genius technological invention, an elegant mechanism for documenting ownership online and fostering digital community. Or they say that it is a foundation on which to build and fund a third, hyperfinancialized iteration of the internet where you don’t need human intermediaries to buy a cartoon image of an ape for $3.4 million.Then there are the currencies themselves: bitcoin and ether and the endless series of memecoins and start-up tokens. These are largely volatile, speculative assets that some people trade, shitpost about, use to store value, and, sometimes, get incredibly rich or go bankrupt from. They are also infamously used to launder money, fund start-ups, and concoct elaborate financial fraud. Crypto has… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago
- FAO marks International Mountain Day 2024 with a focus on climate adaptation solutions
...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago - FAO launches first major global assessment of salt-affected soils in 50 years...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago
- The Hawaiians Who Want Their Nation Back
Photographs by Brendan George KoRead this article in Hawaiian.At the edge of a forest on the island of O‘ahu, through two massive metal gates—if you can convince someone to let you in—you will find yourself inside the compound of the self-appointed president of the Nation of Hawai‘i.Dennis Pu‘uhonua Kanahele came to possess this particular 45-acre plot only after a prolonged and extremely controversial occupation, which he led, and which put him in prison for a time, more than three decades ago. Since then, he has built a modest commune on this land, in the shadow of an ancient volcano, with a clutter of bungalows and brightly painted trailers. He’s in his 70s now, and carries himself like an elder statesman. I went to see him because I had, for the better part of 20 years, been trying to find the answer to a question that I knew preoccupied both of… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago - Trucking Demand and Capacity Edge Closer to Equilibrium
The trucking industry is showing signs of stabilization as freight demand and capacity approach equilibrium, according to recent data and insights from industry experts. After years of pandemic-induced disruption, a combination of economic shifts and structural changes within the industry is gradually realigning the market. During the pandemic, consumer spending shifted heavily toward goods over services, creating a surge in freight demand and pushing rates higher. This led to an influx of new drivers and capacity. However, the subsequent freight market downturn, which began nearly two years ago, resulted in an oversupply of capacity relative to declining demand. Carter Vieth, a research associate at ACT Research, observed that freight demand trends are gradually improving, with shippers moving goods earlier due to potential dockworker strikes and tariff concerns. ACT Research’s October data showed its volume index rising 7.4 points to 56.9, while the capacity index dipped 1.1 points to… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago
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