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Are the “Four Pillars” of Australia Day rooted?
Michael West· 2026-01-25 01:00
Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the myths surrounding Australia Day, questioning the validity of its celebrated pillars such as mateship, egalitarianism, freedom, and prosperity, and highlights the ongoing societal divisions and historical grievances associated with the date [1][30]. Group 1: Australia Day and Its Controversies - Australia Day is marked by debates over its significance, particularly the date of January 26, which is viewed as "invasion day" by many Indigenous Australians [5][6]. - The backlash against Woolworths for removing Australia-themed merchandise reflects a broader cultural conflict regarding national identity and patriotism [2][4]. - The right-wing response to calls for change often dismisses concerns as leftist grievances, indicating a divide in public opinion on the matter [6][7]. Group 2: Cultural Pillars and Their Critique - The four pillars of Australian culture—mateship, egalitarianism, freedom, and prosperity—are critiqued as being misrepresented or hollow in contemporary society [11][30]. - Former PM Tony Abbott's comments illustrate a selective pride in Australia's history, ignoring the darker aspects of its colonial past [10][19]. - The concept of mateship has evolved into cronyism among elites, undermining the idea of a classless society [18][19]. Group 3: Economic and Social Inequality - Wealth concentration is a significant issue, with the top 10% of households holding 46% of total wealth, while poverty affects 3.7 million Australians [25]. - The rise in discrimination against various groups, including Indigenous Australians and the LGBTQ community, suggests a decline in the egalitarian ideals once associated with Australia [26][27]. - Recent legislation regarding hate speech raises concerns about civil liberties, indicating a potential erosion of freedoms in the country [21][28].
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Nick Szabo· 2025-12-18 17:05
Central Planning Critique - Central planning assumes planners are wise and humane, but centralized power becomes personalized with incentives and enforcement tools, potentially leading to outcomes that individuals may not approve of [1] - Internal conflicts within groups do not disappear with centralized power; instead, they are resolved through force rather than argument, leading to purges, controls, and conformity [2] - Central planning, despite aiming for "collective control," results in individuals surrendering control over various aspects of life, including speech, movement, work, and private life [3] - Central planning replaces individual plans with a single plan that is often not aligned with the individuals' desires [3] Freedom vs Central Planning - Freedom allows for the coexistence of diverse visions, while central planning permits only one vision [3] - Central planning weaponizes conflict instead of eliminating it [2]
Venezuelan Activist Machado Hopes Her Country 'Will be Free'
Bloomberg Television· 2025-12-15 19:49
I want to to speak to the Norwegian people, to European people, to the Venezuelan people. I would say to all citizens of the world in this hour to you that I am very hopeful Venezuela will be free and we will turn a country into a beacon of hope and opportunity of democracy. And we'll we will welcome not only the Venezuelans that have been forced to flee, but citizens from all over the world that will find a refuge, as Venezuela used to be decades ago. ...
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From @WSJopinion: An asylum hearing in upstate New York on Monday will determine the fate of Guan Heng. The decision will also speak volumes about whether America still protects those who speak up for freedom at great risk to themselves.https://t.co/4q6Yyh09L9 ...
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Anthony Pompliano 🌪· 2025-12-14 13:13
Core Message - The nation was built on risk-taking, ambition, and the pursuit of freedom [1] - Millions of people risked everything to immigrate to America seeking a better life [1]
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Xeer· 2025-12-14 02:56
GM. Always remember: freedom is the goal and having more money enables it. https://t.co/KPm17JeQaM ...
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Litecoin· 2025-12-12 21:13
🚨Breaking🚨Crypto has been restored to principles of freedom, banking of the unbanked, and overall decentralization!Congrats everyone we made it!The days of money printers, centralized control of assets, scammers and greed have officially ended! Wooooo 🥳And then I woke up…. 😒 ...
Power of AI Automation & The EMPIRE Framework | Sushil Arora | TEDxRajouri Garden
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-12 17:42
Business Coaching & Leadership Philosophy - Traditional success metrics focused on long hours are challenged, advocating for efficiency and peace of mind [1][2] - True leadership is defined by a business's ability to operate effectively without constant owner intervention [2][7] - Freedom (time, money, self-expression) is the initial motivation for business owners, but often becomes a trap [3] Problem Identification - Many business owners wish for vacations free from work interruptions [3] - 34% of Indian businesses have almost zero documentation processes [5] - Two-thirds of businesses are still dependent on the business owners for day-to-day operations [5] - Business owners get caught up in ERP, CRM, Google Sheets, targets, and networking events [6] The Empire Framework (People, Processes, Technology) - The Empire framework is a six-pillared approach to building a business that runs, grows, and learns independently [7] - **E**ngagement: Focus on purpose, empathy, care, trust, acknowledgement, and appreciation to align with the values of the millennial generation [8][9] - **M**anaging Millennials: Optimize team size and acknowledge their need for purpose and public recognition [10][11] - **P**rocesses: Humanize business processes by customizing and evolving them instead of simply copying templates [12][13] - **I**nspiration: Emphasize intentionality and genuine interest in contributing to society [15][16] - **R**etention: Build a positive learning culture with group discussions, capacity building, and skill development [17][18][19] - **E**mpowerment: Skill development in AI is crucial; AI will not replace businesses, but those using AI smartly will [20][21][23] AI & Digital Transformation - Businesses should embrace AI tools to empower teams and automate repetitive tasks [21][22] - AI can make teams limitless, especially with the millennial and Generation Z workforce [23] - Digital transformation is a choice between using AI for business growth or becoming obsolete [23] Scaling & Growth - Business growth requires founders to "let go" and empower their teams [24] - The key is "peace with performance," not just success [25] - Focus on building systems for success and freedom [27]
We Are Not A Footnote: The Unsilenced Voice of the Afghan Girl | Nargess Hassani | TEDxMenlo College
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-09 17:43
Almost three years ago, I made a choice. I chose not to give into the oppression and pressure forced on me by my own government. So instead, I chose to step into a new chapter of my life.One where I could be the writer and the warrior of my own story. I could fight for what I wanted. With that being said, let me give you a little bit of information about myself so you guys get to know me.I was 16 when for the very first time I came here in the United States, especially in this college. Stepping to the class ...
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Elon Musk· 2025-12-06 17:22
RT PeterSweden (@PeterSweden7)Make Europe Free Again. ...