Bong Joon-ho’s *Mickey 17* explores themes of class division and existentialism through a science fiction lens. The film follows Mickey Barnes, a “disposable” employee on a human expedition to colonize the ice planet Niflheim. Mickey’s job involves undertaking dangerous missions, knowing that upon death, he will be regenerated with most of his memories intact. EachContinue reading “Mickey 17: Punished Labor”
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Sleeper’s End
On Monday, March 17th, a homeless man was seriously injured in Berlin when a street cleaning vehicle ran over his legs while he was sleeping under a bridge in the Schöneberg district. The incident occurred early in the morning as the cleaning crew began their work. The man sustained severe injuries, requiring immediate medical attentionContinue reading “Sleeper’s End”
Framed: Tyler’s UM Story
Gary Tyler, wrongly convicted as a teenager for the 1974 shooting death of a white student during racial unrest in Destrehan, Louisiana, endured decades of imprisonment before his exoneration in 2016. The article highlights Tyler’s artistic journey, particularly his quilting, as a form of expression and healing following his unjust incarceration. While imprisoned, Tyler taughtContinue reading “Framed: Tyler’s UM Story”
Golden Turmoil
Over the past 25 years, the price of gold has surged tenfold, consistently reaching significant milestones during periods of financial instability. The article suggests this isn’t a mere coincidence but reflects gold’s enduring role as a safe-haven asset in times of economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability. Investors traditionally flock to gold when confidence in conventionalContinue reading “Golden Turmoil”
Gaza: The Endgame
On March 19, 2025, Israel perpetrated a massacre in Gaza, killing over 400 people. This event signifies a new, intensified phase of the ongoing genocide in Gaza. According to the report, the goal of this escalation is the complete extermination or forced displacement of the remaining Palestinian population in the region. The actions described representContinue reading “Gaza: The Endgame”
Military Spending Surge: No Debate
The article focuses on the Spanish political party Sumar’s involvement in escalating war plans against Russia, highlighting the party’s alignment with broader European militarization efforts. It argues that Sumar, despite its origins in social movements like the 15-M movement against austerity, has embraced a pro-war stance, evident in its support for increased military spending andContinue reading “Military Spending Surge: No Debate”
Tweet-Induced Asthma
This article is a compilation of 41 humorous tweets covering a variety of relatable everyday experiences and observations. The humor stems from witty takes on common frustrations, anxieties, and mundane situations, often highlighting the absurdity of modern life. The tweets touch upon topics such as the challenges of working from home, the struggles of onlineContinue reading “Tweet-Induced Asthma”
GTC’s Wake: A Magnificent Seven Reminder
Nvidia’s recent GTC (GPU Technology Conference) fallout serves as a reminder for investors in the “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks that even the most promising companies can face short-term volatility despite long-term growth potential. Despite unveiling groundbreaking advancements in AI technology and new products, Nvidia’s stock experienced a dip following the conference, indicating that market enthusiasmContinue reading “GTC’s Wake: A Magnificent Seven Reminder”
Thiel’s Housing Doom
Peter Thiel is warning of a potential economic “humpty dumpty” moment, suggesting that the current financial system, artificially propped up by government intervention, may be on the verge of collapse. He criticizes the Federal Reserve’s policies, particularly prolonged low interest rates and quantitative easing, for creating a false sense of stability and inflating asset bubblesContinue reading “Thiel’s Housing Doom”
Debt After Death
The Yahoo Finance article discusses whether a person is responsible for their deceased spouse’s credit card debt. Generally, you are not personally responsible for your spouse’s individual credit card debt after their death unless you were a joint account holder or a co-signer on the account. Credit card debt is considered unsecured debt and isContinue reading “Debt After Death”