This article examines the relationship between credit and its anchor in value. Today, that anchor is fiat currency, which is both parochial and unstable. Historically, and in law it has always been gold.   It is a common error to think of credit in a narrow sense, without realising that officially r...

As one of the world's most popular video-sharing platforms, YouTube has been continually evolving to meet the changing needs of its users. In 2023, there are several changes and updates coming to the platform that will enhance the user experience and offer more opportunities for creators. 1. Improve...

Christmas dinner could get awkward for crypto advocates who were adamant about their families investing last year...here's a small recap of what happened in crypto this year. After a lackluster rise of crypto in 2021, which saw many new crypto millionaires and several crypto startups attain unicorn ...

Ashley Blazer Biden, 41, is a social worker, activist and fashion designer.  Born on June 8, 1981 in Wilmington, Delaware, Ashley is the daughter of Joe Biden and his second wife, Jill Biden.  She is the half-sister of Hunter Biden, Joe Biden's only surviving son from his first marriage. Ashley rece...

Every week or two, another opinion piece emerges to make the case for Ukraine’s supposed ineligibility for NATO membership. Some critics say NATO membership is a nonstarter because of Ukraine’s proximity to Russia, its fractious domestic affairs and backsliding on reform issues, or concerns about th...

The World Health Organization is planning to rename the monkeypox virus to "MPOX" in an effort to avoid racist stigma surrounding the old name.  The WHO reportedly made this decision after a group of scientists expressed concerns about potential discrimination connected to the virus's African origin...

What Is Cognitive Dissonance? cognitive dissonanceVerywell / Hugo Lin The term cognitive dissonance is used to describe the mental discomfort that results from holding two conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes. People tend to seek consistency in their attitudes and perceptions, so this conflict ...