Leveraging Capital - How are Super Funds Governed?
Super account holders have less control over their fund than does a shareholder in a public company. Account holders have less control over their fund than they do over state or federal governments which hold elections.
Commentary on: Defending Australia
What is a little surprising is an openness to recognise the divergence in interests between the US and Australia, without stating that explicitly.
We Are Not Machines
This article reviews a book by Financial Times reporter Sarah O’Connor - We Are Not Machines.
A key factor
Carbon Fuel Consumption is Still Increasing
If we are to achieve deep decarbonization this century, the lesson to take is that we should start thinking about some different options for how to get there. What we have been doing isn’t working.
Polycrisis and Labour Share Apocalypse
In other words, the wealth of the US and much of the rest of the world by way of US markets is riding high on a vision in which the balance between capital and labor is upended in the next half century.
Scapegoating avoids addressing reality
the most accurate predictor of teenage mental liness is not use of smart phones and social media, but is instead the mental health of their carers, the adults in their lives.
Super Capitalism
Reading "The Asset Class" by Guardian journalist Hettie O'Brien. And its an easy read, with a
Of Interest - June
Israel, Lebanon and the US
Israel Reignites Regional WarAnd the news media continues to facilitate the horrors.Omar Sakr PresentsOmar
Large Language Bureaucracy
AI cannot, as hummans cannot, make infallible decisions when there are "multiple incommensurable demands".
Barbarians at the Gate
But if you identify as a part of the educated elite, this next wave is coming after your favourite sacred cow.
