The Douglas Factors, established in a 1973 Supreme Court case, guide federal agencies in determining disciplinary actions for employee misconduct. They consider the seriousness of the violation, past performance, cooperation, and its effect on the agency's mission to ensure fair penalties.
What is the Prisoner’s Dilemma?
The Prisoner's Dilemma, introduced by Albert W. Tucker in 1950, illustrates the conflict between individual rationality and collective cooperation. It depicts two individuals faced with choices that affect their outcomes, emphasizing strategic decision-making across various fields and real-world implications.
Justin Trudeau’s Managing the Trucker Strike in Canada
Learn more about how poorly Justin Trudeau managed the trucker strike in Canada (mid Feb 2022), why his actions are wrong and what the consequences of these actions means for people’s liberties in a democracy.
Overview of the Appalling Crimes of the Post-War US Presidents
To understand the current economic and political landscape, it is important to know the recent history. Consider key points from this interview of Noam Chomsky in 2003.
“Whose Vote Counts, Explained”
Learn more about voter suppression, disenfranchisement, whether it is possible to buy an election, gerrymandering and the Electoral College.
Considering What a Technologist Can Do About Climate Change
Following the work in Al Gore’s book “Our Choice: A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis“, we consider Bret Viktor's thoughts on what a technologist can do about climate change
An Era of Stagnation & Universal Institutional Failure?
Lessons from Peter Thiel and Eric Weinstein's discussion on the link between growth and violence, and the need to rejoin the quest for a more energizing future for all levels of society
What Steps and Historical Moments Lead Trump to Become President?
Regardless of your personal view of Donald Trump, the fact that he became president of the USA, makes it rather interesting to have thorough look at his life and what lead to him taking office in the White House. The short Netflix four part documentary series "Trump: An American Dream" provides a detailed view of Trump's life across 4-5 decades, both the ups and the downs and his ruthless approach to life and business.