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Hello and welcome back to Five Things! I am appalled by the so-called pro-palestinian protests that are being staged at universities in Western democracy since October 7. While I respect different opinions and think it is necessary to critizise the Israeli government, almost all these demonstrations are blatant anti-semitic in nature and call for the end of the state of Israel. Anti-semitic violence is on the rise everywhere as an outcome of this. A jewish couple was just killed in Washington, D.C. because of the normalization of anti-semitism. This deeply saddens me. We have to do everything in our power to make sure that we get back to a civilized discourse about the future of the region. Obviously, as a German, I grew up with the notion that free speech has its limitations and we should enforce this much more when it comes to anti-semitism to make sure that our free and liberal societies can thrive. And at the same time, I am appalled that Trump is using these demonstrations as an excuse to clamp down on universities and the open discourse that is the foundation of scientific excellence. This will backfire. Here are five great articles for you to read! Springsteen Gets America in Ways Trump Never Will
The Boss. What Would It Take to Rebuild Syria?
Rebuilding Syria will lead to more stability and prosperity in the region. My Father Prosecuted History’s Crimes. Then He Died in One.
What a story. The Danger Of Superhuman AI Is Not What You Think
The talk of AGI and the necessary regulation of AI to protect mankind was a nice marketing stunt. The Airplane ‘Barf Bag’ Is A Genius Invention Most People Never Think About, And Using One Blew My Mind
I never had to try this, but it is good to know that science has solved this issue a long time ago. That’s it. Have a great Sunday! If you missed last Sunday’s edition of Five Things, have a look here: — Nico You're currently a free subscriber to Five Things. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription. |