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Short... voyage in India

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  The average mens in Asia are not so tall as Europeans. But in some cases are much over. The average height of populations in India and the broader South Asian region (including countries that were part of British India : Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Myanmar) varies significantly due to genetics, nutrition, health care, and socioeconomic factors. Below is a comparative overview of average adult heights by ethnic/regional group , based on recent anthropometric studies, NFHS data (India), DHS (other countries), and global height databases: 🇮🇳 India National Average Height : Men : ~166 cm (5 ft 5.4 in) Women : ~152 cm (5 ft 0 in) Regional & Ethnic Variation: Region/Group Men (cm) Women (cm) Notes Punjab (esp. Jat Sikhs) 173–175 160–162 Among tallest in India Haryana 171–173 158–160 Tall Northern group Kashmiris 171–173 ~160 Indo-Aryan with mixed heritage Rajasthan (Rajputs, etc.) 170–172 157–159 North-western genetics Uttar Pradesh (General Cast...

“Gender Theory” – from keyword research to semantic hijacking

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 Fragment from an article that examines the phenomenon of semantic hijacking and discursive capture, processes through which political groups, particularly extremist ones, redefine words and concepts to promote their agendas and polarize society. These practices, which have historical roots, are amplified in the digital age through SEO techniques such as keyword research, keyword density, and authority-building via links. Examples include the hijacking of terms like "woke" or "elite" and the monopolization of debates on topics such as migration or LGBT rights. The authors emphasize the impact of these strategies on public discourse, the vulnerability of artificial intelligence to manipulation, and the risk of communication breakdown in society. The conclusion highlights the need to understand these mechanisms to counteract their harmful effects and preserve democratic dialogue. Globalization of antiglobalism “Gender Theory” – from keyword research to semantic hijack...

Karl Marx seen by AI as if he were our contemporary

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  AI image of Karl Marx (unknown author) As an exercise in imagination, we asked DeepSeek (AI) for an opinion on what Karl Marx would say about the world today. The text below should be interpreted as a simple exercise, with no real basis.

Photo: USA - made in Pakistan

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The end of a Republican project - The Collapse of a Common Market

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 Import tariffs are a legitimate tool used by states to correct economic imbalances. All countries use them in one form or another, even if some, including the U.S., have chosen not to apply them to certain trading partners. The European Union operates as a common market, with zero tariffs on internal trade. Imports from outside the EU are taxed by each member state based on the type of product or service. Similarly, the U.S. created a common market with Mexico and Canada through the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), initiated by Republicans in 1988 (Ronald Reagan) and expanded in 1994 (George Bush sr.) and 2020 (by Donald Trump himself). The North American market became the third-largest in the world, after ASEAN and the EU. The sudden introduction of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico for almost all product categories has led to the collapse of this common market, built by Republicans over decades. Before NAFTA The Trump administration’s decision does not me...

What did Putin want by invading Ukraine?

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  For three years, analysts, specialists in the ex-Soviet space, military experts, political scientists, psychologists, journalists and chibits keep trying to guess why Putin invaded Ukraine. Difficulty is given by the apparent lack of any political and economic logic behind such a gesture. Ukraine has no use value for Russia. The northern neighbor of Romania has a wide range of natural resources and an important agricultural capacity. But Russia already has all of that. A hypothetical total occupation of Ukraine would not economically bring anything more to the Russian Federation. Moscow already holds a huge hinterland, whose management is already creating big demographic and economic problems. Expanding the territory would only create new problems for it. Ukraine's resources would bring it nothing new, and the military occupation of Ukraine or part of it would increase the risks related to riots and terrorism. In addition, Ukraine is not and has not been among the ...