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Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs): A Driving Force Towards Capitalism's Ideals

Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs): A Driving Force Towards Capitalism's Ideals

In recent years, there has been a growing movement towards decentralisation and autonomy in the realm of economics. One of the most promising developments in this area is the emergence of Decentralised Autonomous Organisations, or DAOs. A DAO is an organisation that operates through code, rather than through traditional hierarchical

Sternly Speaking: A London-Based Publication Covering Society, Politics, and Personal Development

Sternly Speaking: A London-Based Publication Covering Society, Politics, and Personal Development

Greetings again, I am the solo writer and chief editor of Sternly Speaking, a publication founded and written from my base in London, UK. As a data analyst within an experimentation team, I have a wide range of interests and a reasonable grasp of what capitalism is about, and as

Upgrading Your Mobile Phone Every 2 Years: Why It's a Smart Financial Decision

Upgrading Your Mobile Phone Every 2 Years: Why It's a Smart Financial Decision

In today's capitalist society, smartphones have become an essential commodity for modern living. From communication to entertainment, mobile phones have revolutionized the way we live, work and connect with the world around us. However, with the rapid advancements in technology, it has become increasingly important to upgrade our mobile phones

Capitalism vs Corporatism: Understanding the Differences

Capitalism vs Corporatism: Understanding the Differences

Capitalism is an economic system that has been around for centuries and has been praised for its ability to promote innovation, growth, and individual freedom. It is based on the idea that individuals and businesses should be free to compete in the marketplace, and that the most efficient and successful

Lessons Learned as a Data Analyst in Website Experimentation

Lessons Learned as a Data Analyst in Website Experimentation

As a data analyst working in website experimentation for a large news/media publishing group, my role is to help drive the success of our digital news websites. I work closely with the product and design teams to ideate new features and optimize existing ones, ensuring that our websites deliver

The Catch-22 Conundrum of Corporatized Psychiatry: Moving Towards Patient-Centered Care

The Catch-22 Conundrum of Corporatized Psychiatry: Moving Towards Patient-Centered Care

The relationship between capitalism and psychiatry has evolved over time, from a voluntary transactional service to today's corporatism, where the mental health system has become a source of dependency for many people, creating a catch-22 conundrum that is difficult to escape. At its core, capitalism is based on the idea

The Dark Side of Network Marketing: How Brainwashing Techniques Can Lead to Psychiatric Symptoms

Network Marketing

The Dark Side of Network Marketing: How Brainwashing Techniques Can Lead to Psychiatric Symptoms

Multi-level marketing, also known as network marketing, is a business model in which participants earn money by selling products or services to their network of friends, family, and acquaintances, as well as recruiting others to join the company. While some MLM companies are legitimate, others are accused of using deceptive

The Lure of Network Marketing: What Young People Need to Know

Network Marketing

The Lure of Network Marketing: What Young People Need to Know

Network marketing, also known as multi-level marketing (MLM), has become a popular way for people to earn extra income or even become financially independent. The premise is simple: recruit others to join a company and sell its products, and you earn a commission on their sales as well as your

What is Socionics? A Quick Primer to the Personality Typology System

What is Socionics? A Quick Primer to the Personality Typology System

I would firstly describe the word socionics as a portmanteau made up of social and mechanics which we can define in two parts as follows: 1) Social, an adjective simply meaning "relating to society or its organization"; 2) Mechanics, a noun in this context meaning "the technical aspect or working

Unlocking Your Unfair Advantage with Socionics: Discovering Your Unique Personality Edge

Unlocking Your Unfair Advantage with Socionics: Discovering Your Unique Personality Edge

Every individual has a unique edge over others, and this is especially true for the 16 personality types. Even if two types share a similar naming convention, they possess a set of attributes that can either help or hinder them in different contexts. Unfortunately, some personality types tend to be

Discover Your Social World Explained: A Journey through Personality Types, Relationships and Society

Discover Your Social World Explained: A Journey through Personality Types, Relationships and Society

Are you curious about the world around you, the people in it, and how you fit in? If so, join me on a journey through Socionics theorem, the study of personality types and their relationships. At the heart of this theory is the idea that our personalities are hardwired, and

Why Bitcoin Remains the Only True Peer-to-Peer Digital Currency - The Future of Monetary Freedom

Why Bitcoin Remains the Only True Peer-to-Peer Digital Currency - The Future of Monetary Freedom

The world of cryptocurrency is vast and constantly evolving, but one thing remains true: Bitcoin is the original and only truly peer-to-peer digital currency. Unlike every other cryptocurrency, including the proposed central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), Bitcoin has no CEO or central authority controlling it. This decentralized structure is what

Welcome to my new blog!

Welcome to my new blog!

Dear readers, I'm thrilled to welcome you to my personal publication, where I'll be sharing my insights and experiences as an author and data analyst. In the coming weeks and months, you can expect to find articles and posts covering a wide range of topics, from the latest trends in