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Category: Just Me Talking
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A Poem: The Value of Public Services
What do you get for the money you pay, A question asked by many today, political right they say, What do public services really convey? For roads and bridges, schools and parks, Public safety and security after dark, Firefighters, police officers and such, All paid for by taxes, but do they mean much? Public healthcare…
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The Wealth Shift: How Our Dependence on Oil is Fueling the Rise of Oil-Producing Countries and Changing the Global Economy
For decades, our reliance on oil to fuel our cars, heat our homes, and power our industries have been a major driver of economic growth in oil-producing countries. As we consume more and more of this finite resource, the wealth of these countries has grown exponentially, and groups of people within these countries have benefitted…
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The Issue with Tree plantations and Clear Cutting: A Threat to Biodiversity and Climate Change
Forests are an essential part of our planet’s ecosystem, and their role in mitigating the impact of climate change is crucial. Forests absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, providing a vital carbon sequestration source that helps offset greenhouse gas emissions.
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En Dikt: Ironin av Framsteg
En gång i skogen mörk och djup, Träd höggs ner, inget hjärta grät en för skogen, Jorden blev avklädd, landet naket låg, Men ingen tycktes sörja någon saknad av skog. Men när en vindkvarn stod upp hög, Att fånga vinden, att kraften göra om till el, Skrek protesterna högt i sky, Som om något ont…
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Redefining Freedom: The Urgent Need for a Sustainable Approach to Climate Change
The issue of climate change highlights the importance of moving beyond a purely market-driven approach to solving societal problems. The effects of climate change are felt by all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status, and the failure to address this issue promptly and comprehensively will have severe consequences for future generations.
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A Poem: The Irony of Progress
Once in the forest, dark and deep, The trees were felled, no soul did weep, The earth was stripped, and the land laid bare, But no one seemed to really care. Yet when a windmill stood up tall, To harness wind, to power all, The cries of protest filled the air, As if some dark…
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Rethinking Freedom: From Individualism to Collective Well-Being
Rethinking how taxes are structured and collected is essential for creating a fairer society. Progressive taxation, where the wealthy pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes than those with lower incomes, is a way to address the current wealth inequality. Eliminating tax breaks and loopholes that benefit the wealthy is another necessary step.…
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A Poem: The Limitations of Agile – A Deeper Look
Agile development, a buzzword so grand, Promising benefits, a modern demand. But is it all good? Is it all grand? Let’s look deeper and try to understand. Tech work, poorly understood by the business crew, Leads to overstaffed teams, and tasks askew. Lack of understanding of what it all entails, Results in bloating tasks and…
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Living Free: The Illusion of Freedom in Today’s Society
In theory, living free sounds like an idyllic way of life. It means making choices without the constraints of external forces, whether it be the government or societal expectations. It means having the power to spend your money as you see fit, without restrictions or limitations. However, this concept of freedom is more of an…
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A Poem: The Silhouette of Her Back
In her hair was woven the sunset’s glow Like the fiery tresses of Nicole Kidman’s show Her beauty was a sight to behold Ingrid Bergman’s elegance with a touch of gold. She stole my heart with her warmth and fire, But I failed to kindle her desire We took a boat ride on the shimmering…