23.4 million people worldwide hold investments of at least one million dollars. It is an increase of 2.6% in 2024 and it has reached the highest level since the emergence of the World Wealth Report (since 1997). The world wealth exploded in 2024, in the top being the US, Japan, Germany and China. According to Forbes, there are 3 thousand billionaires in the world. with a total fortune of $16 trillion. I ask: is there or are there no links to the rise of far-right discourse worldwide? Where do the billionaires live? Most billionaires, 119 persons, live in New York. The cities of London, Mumbai, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Moscow, New Delhi and San Francisco each have more than 50 billionaires among residents. Other cities entering the top are Bangkok, Taipei, Paris, Hangzhou, Guangzhou (both in China), Jakarta, Sao Paulo, Los Angeles, Seoul, Tokyo, Bengaluru (India), Dallas and Palm Beach. Of the world’s 3000 billionaires, over two-thirds are r...
The Geography Hub platform has produced an extremely extensive series of reels dedicated to some of the most famous cultures in the world (predominantly from Europe and the Mediterranean). The videos very briefly tell the history of each population, with some of the most important moments, recreating for each of them, frugal, the characteristic clothing of each era (and specific to the respective culture) and an architectural-anthropic environment, also localized and contextualized historically. Cultures/nations to which (so far) reels have been dedicated include: French, Ottomans, Russians, Egyptians, Persians, Japanese, Colombians, Italians, Canadians, Indonesians, Hungarians, Greeks, Australians, Romanians, Koreans, Icelanders, Moroccans, etc. Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574041054737&sk=reels_tab
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...
A building in Istanbul is so old that it has captured all the empires that have mastered this city. It's not just a simple — construction it's a veritable time capsule where history has laid layer upon layer over centuries. From Rome at present, in one wall At the base of the building you can see elements typical of the Roman Empire: thick stone walls and massive columns, reminiscent of the era when the city was called Byzantion and was part of the vast empire of Rome. Byzantine marks over the Roman ruins Immediately above it rises structures with elegant arches and specific details of Byzantine architecture. These elements were added in the period when the city became Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire and one of the most important centers of the medieval Christian world. New shape during Otoman Empire On the next level, masonry and style become more functional, reflecting the Ottoman period, when the city was conquered by the Turks in 1453 and transformed i...
https://youtu.be/rzarFXBP0G8 Part of thematic colloquia „1968: Counterculture, Ideology, Utopia”, Sinaia 2018, Under the Auspices of the Royal Family of Romania. See all in the playlist 1968 Counterculture Additional infos at http://b-critic.ro/
In west Texas, storm chaser Laura Rowe captured this fantastic shot of a mature supercell thunderstorm, illuminated at varying heights by the setting sun. LINK: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1426794648979697&set=a.797507861908382
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...
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.
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