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I finally read a good article about Austen and eighteenth-century socioeconomics that gives rough approximations of eighteenth-century prices/incomes in modern (I think c. 2014) currency, but is appropriately emphatic about just how rough those approximations must always be given drastic differences in the economic worlds we live in. It's actually much more about the economics than Austen, and particularly about how much descriptions of "middling" incomes and what was affordable to people who had those incomes is still a conversation about a tiny, tiny elite in terms of the overall population at the time.
Austen-wise, though, the author also found room for a tangent in which he goes off on a scathing condemnation of Mr Bennet in socioeconomic terms, which I do love to see. Most baronets generally had land and incomes far closer to Mr Bennet's than Darcy's and yet Mr Bennet can't be bothered to even slightly provide for his children's futures beyond what was legally required by his marriage settlement (even the girls' meagre inheritances mostly come from Mrs Bennet's money rather than his). The author acknowledges the passage about Mr Bennet saving to counteract Mrs Bennet's extravagance and also how this is an indictment of Mr Bennet as well as Mrs Bennet, something that criticisms of him often skate past, and even points out how enthusiastic Mr Bennet is about the convenience of Darcy paying for it all in a way that can be read as funny and endearing, but also as distastefully shameless.
Anyway, it was nice to enjoy an academic text again, lol.
#anghraine babbles#i think he even mentioned that 'incomes in austen' is itself difficult because of significant economic changes happening at the time#there was a lot of inflation between when she was writing p&p and when she was writing persuasion#so even thinking of incomes 'at the time' is oversimplifying bc the novels themselves don't emerge out of the same 'moment' really#honestly i think you can really feel that quite apart from actual economics research#the world of persuasion and sanditon is not the world of s&s/na/p&p#austen blogging#ivory tower blogging#eighteenth century blogging
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How long was it between when Iroh convinced Zuko to take up the Fire Throne, and Sozin's comet? A day? Less??
AU where Iroh convinces Zuko to be the next Fire Lord MUCH earlier in the series. Zuko, who hasn't been in formal education since was 13yo, understandably panics. He barely remembers his lessons on How To Be the Fire Lord, and they were all focused on how to rule during wartime. Not peace. What does an international peace treaty even LOOK like and how does one go about making it???? How does trade work when you're NOT trying to eradicate every other nation????
Book 3 Zuko spends all of his time teaching Aang firebending, interrogating the other members about their culture's traditions and politics, going on Blue Spirit journeys to raid any passing libraries, and reading everything he can get his hands on. He barely eats. He doesn't sleep. He's info dumping about the DRIEST political texts. The gaang are THIS close to holding an intervention or having Toph sit on him until he sleeps.
#the gaang: morning zuko how did you sleep?#zuko (600 pages into an ancient text on the economic significance of grain farmers in the rural earth kingdom): a... agriculture....#avatar#atla#atla headcanons#i am obsessed with feral nerd zuko#the kid finished formal education at 13!!! against his will!!!#i know iroh was probably teaching him as much as he could but ngl zuko was NOT gonna sit and listen for long when he had an avatar to find#he's panicking and info dumps about ancient international law the second someone looks at him#hakoda is worried about zuko being nervous around him since he's a Father Figure#but zuko skips straight past the trauma and zeroes in on hakoda being an actual political leader!!! who knows stuff!!!#teach him sifu hakoda!!!#my posts
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I'm not exactly sure how I want to phrase this yet, but I think a lot of the utterly weird takes I see sometimes float by me on our cursed blue hellsite (esp when it comes to mdzscql fandom) is coming from a refusal to meet the genre where it's at.
Like, why are we trying to interrogate classism in MDZS society, MDZS is a romance, the societal worldbuilding is just enough to support some general big ideas and the provide context for the romance. We can't get ANY kind of read on general classim/sexism/anything else from. this source material. if you think you can get granular when your sample size of characters from various social and gender strata are so small and we don't know how the vast majority of people in here live you are making stuff up.
Like, meet the story where it's at: it's a romance novel.
#like I need to say that romance novels are not inherently a lesser form of media#nor is like#the lack of ability to interrogate it for gender roles/class/whatever else a knock *against* it#this is just like the naruto fandom trying to say it's “plot holes” for Kishimoto to not have like#explained the economic system of all the countries he has in his universe to the same detail of ASOIAF#like#in the story for 12 year olds?????#this is how I feel about people who go “MDZS society is CLEARLY sexist!!! They disdain Girl Heirs!”#pals we have like all of (2) alive women at the end of this book their names are Mianmian and Little Mianmian#“MDZS society was super classist” we meet no non-gentry people as actually significant characters#JGY doesn't count he became the chief cultivator and his whole deal is being related to JGS and what he deserves AS THE SON OF JGS#anyway#none of this post makes any sense anymore I'm just tired
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reading a book that is very interesting in its quantitative analysis but is so weird in its tone!! the place the author chooses to insert emotionality is bizarre and his treatment of mortality of the be all end all of suffering is equally so.
#i'm supposed to be coming up w questions for this reading and so far like my biggest personal question is about tone.#like how do we feel about this tone? bc i think its bizarre.#i did go looking for other reviews and other people have brought up the same thing so it is like. extremely noticeable#he is also according to him going for 'rationality' over the 'emotionality' that is kind of pervasive in the subject matter#but then that gets into like. ok. how do you write emotionality as a historian. like. what obligations do you have to the people you examin#and he's an economic historian which i think is why he's really only focusing on mortality#which to be fair. is significant. and i think he handles it fairly well and makes clear that the numbers ARE significant even though#the percentages seem small#its just like. if this is a survey of the literature. most historians do actually talk about effects other than mortality. so.#als i do kind of think he has a moral obligation to talk about effects other than mortality. in this topic.#bc to do otherwise kind of insinuates that discussions of other effects are the emotionality he doesnt like#which might be true that he thinks that. but if its true i think thats bad.#anyway#w.me
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as we approach the start of a new semester i'm sending all the compassion and empathy in the world to students who struggle with procrastination and what I affectionately like to call the Shame Monster that goes along with it. it sucks to always be treading water and feeling like a fraud to yourself and others, especially when it's something you truly care about. if you're always thinking "why can everyone else be responsible and organized but not me," your brain is overgeneralizing. you're not the only person to experience being overwhelmed and stuck. and even IF everyone else balanced their life perfectly, that wouldn't make you a bad person for struggling. if you care about something but keep avoiding it and don't understand why, there is probably more going than you realize. if your physical and mental health are being neglected, then you're never going to be able to accomplish what you want to do because you don't have any gas in the tank. it took me crashing and failing last semester for me to finally admit to myself that i was suffering from some SERIOUS burnout. i had this whole plan for research i was going to do over the summer and all these opportunities i wanted to take advantage of that i couldn't do because i was neglecting to take care of myself. the worst thing my anxious brain told me could ever happen did happen and i'm still alive. i hope that doesn't happen to you, but know you can recover and come back better. also: it's okay to stop wanting what you thought you wanted, or to take a different path than the one you were "supposed" to. don't do things because you think other people expect you to, or because you think it's too late to change your mind. that isn't sustainable. your college experience is for YOU, not for other people. you can do this!
#these are things that have been said before and im sure other students have figured it out earlier than me#but as i go into my senior year this is the advice i would have given myself four years ago and the stuff im still trying to remember#so maybe it will help someone else :)#*me remembering how i flamed out 3 months ago* girl its FINE YOURE FINE#this was not my hot scholar summer. but it was my ''treat your depression and stop wanting to kill yourself'' summer so i consider it a win#still have makeup work to finish. i'll get there#also i hope this doesn't sound preachy#i have a significant amount of privilege as a student#i dont go to a prestigious uni but i have a full scholarship so i get to study want i want and not worry about loans (<- american)#i have professors who have been flexible with me and supportive family#i know other students have individual economic social familial etc. pressures that complicate what i said above#im finally trying to work with my brain as it is and get out of the AWFUL procrastinate->overcompensate cycle that i've been in for 3 yrs#i dont have adhd afaik but i find posts about executive function struggles EXTREMELY relatable in a way that is probably connected#to my anxious depressive brain#you can ignore my essay this is basically a therapeutic exercise lmao
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Which do you think will collapse first, Israel or the United Stabes?
Israel without a doubt, much less stable material basis for statehood.
#just even in terms of the settler regimes#& the relation between settlers & neighboring sovereign states is incomparable#theres no sovereign indigenous states inside or around the US that have any significant purchase w geopolitics#or formalized armed forces comparable to those of the settler regime#which isnt to say one might not emerge#just current situation#plus factors of economic purchase & domestic resources#if organized labor in the US starts to gain more purchase across industries instead of being largely relegated to craft unionism#or if a vanguard party starts to actually gain purchase w the masses#then that could change#but even tho that can happen quickly it doesn't happen immediately#imo the more intereting question is what happens to the US global monopolist capital-imperialist regime without an israel
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every day i open twitter and read the dumbest take of a 4th gen stan imaginable. or a 3rd gen stan, for that matter.
#like okay we get it you cannot comprehend the pull and economical significance of pre-streaming era success but don’t make it my problem#and this entire ‘2nd gen was ASS’ tweet debate… just shut up for the love of god#and STOP disrespecting the hard work these performers put in (much harder work than now. tbh) to put kpop on the map for you to find it#it’s so annoying#without 2nd gen groups there would be no skz or twice or newjeans for you to stan now shut the fuck up#kaz talks
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Of all the very hard worldbuilding posts I foresee myself writing, the one labelled 'Influence Of Warp Travel On Maritime Shipping And Chokepoints' has got to be in the top 10%.
#Lotta articles tbh#In this cas what I mean is that although maritime chokepoints#Think the Straits of Malacca#Gibraltar Hormuz the Suez and Panama Canals etc#Have historically been *really important* parts of world geopolitical history#And so I'd like to at least allude to them in the 12 Worlds#But of course the presence of the Warp allows *all* of these to be bypassed#Now I'm mostly comfortable with how this applies to naval fleets and their movements#But giving some economical significance to them for merchants and the like#feels desirable#I have some plans to achieve that at least#Which mostly involve jacking up the price of Warp travel#Both to avoid the 'bypass' issue and the 'Warp Travel is so fast no one uses the actual ocean' issue
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Me: BOOKIE! what are you doing?
me *jumps and sweats* : working on the next chapter?
Me:
me:...I'm looking for articles on japanese charcoal making. I promise it's related to the fic! (It’s only tangentially related nothing revolving around charcoal will appear anytime soon)
Me:...find anything interesting (and related)?
me: apparently charcoal burning suicides are a thing in Hongkong and Taiwan and there's a bunch of studies about them in Japan
#I don't exactly know what charcoal burning suicides are I didn't read any of the articles/studies#ever since Buriko (demonslayedher) made a few posts about japanese charcoal making I've been very interested in it#unfortunately there are very few resources about it in english so I will be using google translate liberally#must...resist...urge to read anything/everything even vaguely related to it#I don't have the time for that#I am looking for HISTORY and CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE#not economic#me rambling
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currently in my "inflation and cost of living crisis on a small salary + snap elections brought on by an egotistical president + the far right could be in power in two weeks and even if they're not they've infiltrated most of the medias and public spaces of this country + sudden job loss + company wants me to pick the least advantageous lay off plan + I'm on my periods" era. this better be leading to my success era or else
#this is. a lot.#vinformation#my boss really said 'this is the best solution because you'll be free quicker!'#ma'am unemployment and significant income loss isn't freedom what are you talking about give me my economical lay off
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Very much feeling the Cultural Hegemony Bad (and sports in general bad too, actually) right now
#With the economics and cultural impact of it all being this significant... sports can't just be escapism#no matter how much I try to look away#I'm feeling restless. What can I a Literal Some Guy do? I need to do something#Surely there's something#.txt#(Just watched a documentary about NFL with Fio lol)#Also got me thinking about how it's no different in football and motorsports et cetera#It all boils down to the commodification of people's athleticism and performance for entertainment
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The Hidden Beauty of Desert Wildflowers: A Rare and Ephemeral Delight
One of the most striking is the annual display of wildflowers in desert regions. These flowers, although small and delicate, are able to survive and thrive in one of the harshest environments on Earth. They provide an explosion of color and life in a seemingly barren landscape and are a rare and ephemeral delight. Desert wildflowers have adapted to survive in the arid environment by developing…
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Crushing Poverty: Unleashing the Power of Goal 1 for a Prosperous World
Introduction
In an ideal world, every individual should have the opportunity to thrive, free from the grip of poverty. However, poverty remains a persistent and complex challenge that affects billions of people worldwide. Acknowledging this dire reality, the United Nations set forth a transformative agenda known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015. Among the 17 goals, Goal 1 stands as a beacon of hope, aiming to eradicate poverty in all its forms by 2030. In this article, we will explore the significance of Goal 1, delve into the multifaceted nature of poverty, discuss its impacts, and outline a roadmap to achieve a poverty-free world.
The Urgency of No Poverty
Poverty is not merely a statistic; it represents the daily struggle of countless individuals, families, and communities. The urgency to address this issue is paramount, as poverty engenders a host of other social, economic, and political problems. Poverty leads to increased social inequalities, limits access to basic human rights, perpetuates cycles of deprivation, and hampers sustainable development efforts. It is crucial to acknowledge that poverty is not an isolated problem but rather interconnected with several other SDGs, such as those related to hunger, health, education, and gender equality.
The Significance of Goal 1
Goal 1 serves as the foundation upon which the other SDGs can be achieved. By focusing on poverty eradication, societies can break free from the vicious cycle of deprivation and inequality, creating an environment conducive to sustainable development. Goal 1 encompasses three dimensions of poverty: extreme poverty (living on less than $1.90 a day), moderate poverty, and multidimensional poverty, which takes into account factors such as education, health, and standard of living.
Understanding Poverty
Defining Poverty
Poverty can be defined as a state of deprivation, where individuals lack access to resources and opportunities required for a decent standard of living. Beyond financial poverty, it encompasses various aspects, including inadequate education, limited access to healthcare, lack of clean water and sanitation, insufficient housing, and social exclusion. A comprehensive understanding of poverty requires recognizing its multidimensional nature, acknowledging the complexities that perpetuate its existence.
The Multi-Dimensional Nature of Poverty
Poverty extends far beyond monetary measures. It manifests in different forms, affecting diverse dimensions of human life. Access to quality education, healthcare, housing, clean water, sanitation, and basic infrastructure are crucial components that contribute to poverty alleviation. Additionally, social exclusion, discrimination, and gender inequality serve as barriers, exacerbating the effects of poverty and limiting opportunities for marginalized groups.
The Impacts of Poverty
Economic Consequences
Poverty has far-reaching economic consequences, creating a vicious cycle that hampers economic growth. Individuals living in poverty often lack access to education and skills training, limiting their employment prospects and perpetuating low-income jobs. Reduced productivity, limited market participation, and insufficient investment in human capital are key challenges that stem from poverty, inhibiting economic development at both individual and societal levels.
Social and Psychological Effects
Beyond economic implications, poverty takes a toll on the social fabric of societies. It breeds social inequalities, marginalizes individuals and communities, and leads to a lack of social cohesion. Poverty often results in increased crime rates, unequal access to justice, and limited political participation. Moreover, the psychological impact of poverty cannot be overlooked, as individuals experience heightened stress, anxiety, and low self-esteem, which further hinders their ability to break free from the poverty trap.
The Roadmap to No Poverty
Empowering Individuals
To effectively combat poverty, empowerment plays a pivotal role. Empowering individuals involves providing access to quality education, healthcare, and social protection systems. Equipping individuals with skills and knowledge empowers them to participate fully in the economy, enabling sustainable livelihoods and enhancing their overall well-being.
Enhancing Economic Opportunities
Promoting inclusive economic growth is crucial in eradicating poverty. This requires creating an enabling environment for entrepreneurship, job creation, and investment. Governments, in partnership with the private sector, can foster innovation and provide support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to stimulate economic development and reduce inequalities.
Creating Sustainable Development
Sustainable development is essential for breaking the cycle of poverty. It entails investing in infrastructure, promoting renewable energy, and adopting environmentally friendly practices. Embracing sustainable development principles ensures the conservation of natural resources, mitigates climate change, and creates opportunities for economic growth that benefits all segments of society.
Success Stories and Inspiring Initiatives
Microfinance Revolutionizing Lives
Microfinance has emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against poverty. By providing small loans and financial services to the most vulnerable populations, microfinance institutions empower individuals to start businesses, improve their livelihoods, and escape poverty. The Grameen Bank in Bangladesh, founded by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, stands as a shining example of how microfinance can transform lives.
Conditional Cash Transfer Programs: Breaking the Cycle
Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programs have gained traction worldwide as effective poverty reduction strategies. These programs provide direct cash transfers to low-income households, conditional upon certain behaviors such as sending children to school or attending healthcare appointments. By incentivizing education and healthcare utilization, CCT programs break intergenerational cycles of poverty, offering families a pathway towards a better future.
Education as the Key to Prosperity
Education is an indispensable tool for poverty eradication. Investing in quality education, particularly for marginalized communities, equips individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to break free from the chains of poverty. Accessible and inclusive education systems empower individuals to secure better employment opportunities, escape poverty, and contribute meaningfully to society.
The Role of Governments, NGOs, and Individuals
Government Policies and International Cooperation
Governments play a crucial role in implementing policies and creating an enabling environment to eradicate poverty. It requires effective governance, equitable resource allocation, and social protection systems. International cooperation, through partnerships and aid, is also vital in supporting countries' efforts to achieve Goal 1.
NGOs and Grassroots Movements
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and grassroots movements play a significant role in poverty reduction by filling gaps in service delivery, advocating for marginalized communities, and facilitating empowerment initiatives. Their on-the-ground presence and community-driven approaches help address the unique challenges faced by different communities.
Individual Actions: The Power of Small Steps
While governments and organizations have a crucial role to play, individuals can also make a difference in the fight against poverty. Small acts of kindness, volunteering, supporting local businesses, and advocating for social justice contribute to building a more inclusive and equitable society. Collectively, these individual actions have the potential to create a ripple effect and drive meaningful change.
Conclusion
Goal 1: No Poverty serves as a rallying point for humanity to address the pervasive challenge of poverty. Understanding the multi-dimensional nature of poverty and its far-reaching impacts is essential for crafting effective strategies. By empowering individuals, enhancing economic opportunities, and fostering sustainable development, we can move closer to a world free from poverty. Success stories and inspiring initiatives, combined with the collective efforts of governments, NGOs, and individuals, offer hope for a future where no one is left behind. Let us unite and work tirelessly to achieve Goal 1 and build a prosperous world for all.
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This is such a rural area opinion I have I guess but like people who are vehemently against all kinds of hunting are like actually stupid. Literally there is nothing wrong with hunting a non endangered animal during its hunting season. Like even if you’re doing it for sport. I don’t personally hunt because I don’t need to and it doesn’t appeal to me but like people who make a big deal out of someone hunting a buck during deer season are fighting about nothing. Deer starve to death every winter because there isn’t enough vegetation to sustain all of them. They wander into the road and get hit by cars. Hunting them is literally more humane. And I’ve literally never met a hunter who just kills it and leaves it there, every single one I’ve ever met butchers the deer and freezes the meat to eat throughout the year or makes beef jerky or some shit.
#and I’m only going to lightly touch on this because I’m not indigenous#but hunting is culturally and economically significant to a lot of indigenous cultures and you’re a dick if you protest it any way#don’t reblog this it was inspired by my anti hunting ex roommate because she would never listen to this argument
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the number of warm drinks i've had today in an attempt to soothe my kinda scared lil heart against the imposing nature of this cyclone.......
i worked from home today** armed against anxiety with my plushies, my mother's bear beanie, my favourite blankets and 50 billion warm**** delicious drinks poured again and again and again into my favourite overly large pink mug
**having a cyclone swirl around outside and still having to do work is Weird, an experience i Would Not recommend
****how ridiculous is it that i'm wrapped up in a million blankets drinking warm drinks IN THE MIDDLE OF SUMMER not only because i'm a lil scared, but because it is also uncharacteristically fuckin cold. if climate change no real, why weird weather so fuckin often 🤨🤨🤨🤨
.... ✨anyway✨ i know i'm whinging a lot but i am very grateful and blessed to be safe, to be warm in the comfort of my own home and have not had the power go out. grateful grateful i am indeed grateful x
#❀#i'm tired#i was built for coziness and cuddles#not surviving disasters and Significant Historic Event after Significant Historic Event after Significant Historic Event#why am i battling pandemics and disastrous weather and economic shitstorms ????????????#i'd like a refund#please#cyclone gabrielle#(sorry for living in the cyclone gabs tag yall)#(idk what else i'm supposed to do other than vent on beyoncés internet and not be a ding dong outside)
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