Offering a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine as an incentive for customers to deposit $500,000 into an account is highly problematic from a moral perspective. This kind of promotion creates a situation where access to a life-saving vaccine is tied to wealth and financial resources, which is both unfair and unjust. Vaccines are a global public good and should be made available to all … [Read more...] about A Chinese bank is offering customers a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine if they deposit $500,000 into an account
Why appeasement of murderous autocrats never works
Appeasement is the policy of making concessions to an aggressive or threatening power in order to avoid conflict or war. Throughout history, there have been many examples of appeasement being employed as a means of dealing with autocrats, with varying levels of success. Here are a few examples of appeasement that have ultimately proven to be ineffective in dealing with … [Read more...] about Why appeasement of murderous autocrats never works
Why is liberal democracy the best form of government available?
Liberal democracy is a form of government that is characterized by free and fair elections, the rule of law, the protection of individual rights and freedoms, and a system of checks and balances to ensure that no one branch of government becomes too powerful. Many people believe that liberal democracy is the best form of government because it allows for individual liberty and … [Read more...] about Why is liberal democracy the best form of government available?
TIME Names the 2022 Person of the Year: Volodymyr Zelensky and the Spirit of Ukraine
NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2022 - Today, TIME names Volodymyr Zelensky and the Spirit of Ukraine as the 2022 Person of the Year. The cover story, by TIME's Simon Shuster who spent nine months reporting on the invasion, during which Zelensky and his team have granted him unparalleled access to work inside the presidential compound, features an exclusive interview with President … [Read more...] about TIME Names the 2022 Person of the Year: Volodymyr Zelensky and the Spirit of Ukraine
China under Xi Jinping: Consumer demand is weak and property sales have plunged.
China is in a funk. GDP growth may struggle to reach 3% for 2022. Youth unemployment, even among graduates, is worryingly high. Consumer demand is weak and property sales have plunged. Can Xi Jinping set a new course? https://t.co/2atJGNkQht— The Economist (@TheEconomist) November 29, 2022 … [Read more...] about China under Xi Jinping: Consumer demand is weak and property sales have plunged.