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A well-constructed Union would break and control the violence of faction.
The race for AI supremacy is being fought on many fronts.

From Genius Makers by Cade Metz

When people are in debt, they are not free.
He was a man of his time, shaped by the political and social turmoil around him.
In the future, the power of the individual will surpass the power of the state.
As the state loses its monopoly on power, individuals will become the new sovereigns.
The moral roots of liberals and conservatives are different.

From The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt

The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.

From The Republic of Plato by Allan Bloom

The decline of the state will be catalyzed by the rise of the sovereign individual.
In a democracy, everyone gets a vote, not a vote on expertise.

From The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols

He who controls the spice controls the universe.

From Dune by Frank Herbert

War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.

From 1984 by George Orwell

The rise and fall of nations can be attributed to their internal and external challenges.

From The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio

The people are the ultimate source of political power.
Understanding AI's implications is crucial for the future of democracy and individual rights.
For many, Bitcoin is a way to escape the control of governments and banks.

From Digital Gold by Nathaniel Popper

AI poses challenges that require global cooperation and new frameworks for international relations.
Ambition must be made to counteract ambition.
The public’s dismissal of experts is a threat to democracy.

From The Death of Expertise by Tom Nichols

Different moral foundations lead to different political ideologies.

From The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt

Regulations around cryptocurrencies vary significantly from country to country.
In the age of AI, the power of algorithms becomes a new form of governance.
The nation-state is becoming obsolete as a means of governance.
If men were angels, no government would be necessary.
The narrative of religion is often intertwined with the narrative of power and politics.
Debt can be a means of social control.
AI is not just a set of technical tools; it is a social and political phenomenon.

From Atlas of AI by Kate Crawford