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The Unaccountability Machine

Title: The Unaccountability Machine Author: Dan Davies Pages: 304 In The Unaccountability Machine, Dan Davies plunges into the murky waters of organisational decision-making, illuminating why so many of the world’s largest systems—from financial markets to governmental institutions—consistently produce results that no one claims to have wanted. With incisive analysis, Davies dissects the mechanisms

Tracing the journey from Egyptian cat mummies to modern house pets

It probably will not surprise cat owners, familiar with the enigmatic and independent nature of their beloved pets, to know that scientists have found the feline domestication process to be rather unconventional in comparison to other animals.  “Cats are really peculiar in a way because they have adapted a lot to humans, but

Big companies profit from poverty but aren’t obliged to uphold human rights. International law must change – scholar

Bonita Meyersfeld, University of the Witwatersrand There is some disagreement among legal practitioners and scholars about whether corporations have duties under international law. Many argue that only states are bound by international law, and it is those states which are obliged to regulate how businesses operate within their borders. Corporations have only a

Undoing the ‘deep state’ means Trump would undo over a century of progress in building a federal government for the people and not just for rich white men

Joseph Patrick Kelly, College of Charleston If elected, Donald Trump has vowed to demolish what he calls the “deep state” – a conspiratorial term for the American federal bureaucracy. A second Trump administration, running mate JD Vance has said, should fire thousands of civil servants and replace them with MAGA loyalists. Trump has

US elections: here’s what’s at stake for Europe, in three key areas

ph. French President Macron welcomes US Vice President Kamala Harris for a meeting at Elysee Palace In Paris, in November, 2021. Jo Bouroch/Shutterstock Waya Quiviger, IE University Many pundits are claiming that the 2024 contest will be the most important US election since 1860. Most Europeans would also agree. At stake is not

The Convergence of Technology and Ecology: Forging the Path of Green Engineering

In today’s fast-paced world, technology and ecology are forming a critical symbiosis to confront the pressing challenges of sustainability. This junction has birthed the domain of green engineering—a field where innovation and ecological principles blend to mitigate the environmental impact of human endeavors. Green engineering harnesses technological advancements to craft systems, products, and

Martial Arts: Asia’s Enduring Cultural and Athletic Legacy

Martial arts stand as a testament to the rich cultural and historical mosaic of Asia, where these disciplines first sprouted and thrived for centuries. From the sharp precision of karate to the graceful fluidity of kung fu, martial arts weave together philosophy, rigorous physical conditioning, and spiritual growth. These time-honored practices, anchored in