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The global race for critical minerals is on. Here's why they're the lifeblood of the new tech era
What does your smartphone have in common with a solar panel, or an EV battery, or a piece of military equipment? They're all made using critical minerals — an essential ingredient in powering the modern technology we use every day.
#minerals #technology #globalization #race #News #Business
cbc.ca/news/business/critical-

The global race for critical minerals is on. Here's why they're the lifeblood of the new tech era
What does your smartphone have in common with a solar panel, or an EV battery, or a piece of military equipment? They're all made using critical minerals — an essential ingredient in powering the modern technology we use every day.
#minerals #technology #globalization #race #News #Business
cbc.ca/news/business/critical-

The global race for critical minerals is on. Here's why they're the lifeblood of the new tech era
What does your smartphone have in common with a solar panel, or an EV battery, or a piece of military equipment? They're all made using critical minerals — an essential ingredient in powering the modern technology we use every day.
#minerals #technology #globalization #race #News #Business
cbc.ca/news/business/critical-

I've been reflecting on recent news suggesting that Trump may be considering the creation of an autarky—a self-sufficient economy that minimizes international trade. Historically, attempts at autarky have often led to significant economic setbacks. For instance, Stalin’s Soviet Union faced severe inefficiencies and shortages due to its isolationist policies. Similarly, North Korea’s self-reliance strategy has resulted in economic distress and humanitarian crises. Isolating ourselves in today’s interconnected world could backfire in ways that deepen inequality and undermine social progress. I invite your insights on this. How do we counter this trend and advocate for a more collaborative global economy? . 🌍💬 #Trump #Autarky #EconomicHistory #Globalization
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6. it’s weird that i have known since forever of the Catholic penchant for burning “sinful” objects ―especially books and arts― but it didn’t occur to me that BONFIRES OF THE VANITIES were actual events that had taken place all across Europe, in response to different stages of #globalization thru commerce not just war.

Riello mentions the most infamous Hoguera De Las Vanidades, the one officiated by Girolamo Savonarola in 1497.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonfire_

that 1497 caught my eye…

en.wikipedia.orgBonfire of the vanities - Wikipedia
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4. so #fashion in Europe, is not just about the popular modes of dress among localities. as goods flood Europe from what i call the first #globalization , european oligarchies scrambled to make it impossible for their serfs and the growing merchant classes, to have the capacity to buy and show off goods that would make them look equal or better than them.

engineered poverty and fashion go hand in hand.

and to create poverty you need cops: in 1300s Europe there were actual #fashion #police