the fragility of man
Research supports the notion that male mammals, including human males, are more biologically fragile from the beginning of life, particularly as fetuses and newborns. Studies have shown that infant boys are more emotionally reactive than girls, requiring more attention and care. This increased vulnerability extends into adulthood, where men tend to exhibit higher rates of certain diseases and lower life expectancy compared to women….and the egos ha
This biological fragility is compounded by social expectations for males to be more resilient, which may not align with their inherent vulnerabilities. This inherent biological susceptibility often juxtaposed with societal expectations (no crying!), creates a discord between most men’s natural predispositions and the roles they are expected to fulfill (that is to be a modern day slave, i.e. the new way, meaning indebted servitude).
Cows have 70% more males than females because of this fragility. Its not 50/50. This is prevalent with many species not just mammals, we see the male fragility evolve across species and in unusual always.
In the animal kingdom, this vulnerability can be seen reflected in reproductive strategies. For instance, in bovine populations, the male to female birth ratio skews significantly towards males, a deviation from the (school taught) expected parity, again illustrating the fragility of males.
So we see the phenomenon is not limited to mammals; aquatic life forms exhibit similar patterns. Certain fish species, for example, have evolved to produce fewer eggs, a strategy aimed at enhancing offspring survival. While males overseeing vast numbers of eggs see many fail to survive, female guardianship of a smaller brood results in higher survival rates. This evolutionary adaptation underscores a shift towards more protective reproductive strategies in response to the fragility of males.
Many species have adopted to having less eggs, like under a thousand. This evolution happened as the females evolution sought to protect their school of baby fish. When males watch the many thousand eggs, many many die. When the female fish watches the survival rate is much higher.
In biology, r-strategist species produce a large number of offspring with relatively low parental investment per individual, while K-strategist species produce fewer offspring but with significant parental care. This distinction illustrates evolutionary adaptations to different environmental conditions. R-strategists, like many fish and amphibians, spread their genetic material widely but with less care for each offspring, leading to high mortality rates. In contrast, K-strategists like elephants and humans invest heavily in fewer offspring, increasing the chances of survival for each one.
….So lets do some wandering in our thoughts.
The short-term benefits gained by unethical leadership, such as achieving goals through unprincipled means, come at a high cost. These practices can damage an organization's reputation, create toxic work environments, and lead to legal issues and public scrutiny. Furthermore, unethical leadership can erode trust within the organization and among the public, making it challenging to maintain loyalty and support.
Ethical leadership is grounded in integrity, empathy, and transparency, fostering trust and positive environments within organizations or societies. Do we know any governments alive (or in history) that you can honestly say practice this…i will answer for you, no you cant. Its trite (i know) but power, or even the idea of power seems to corrupt most people.
Like our north american law makers, judges and lawyers. I have noticed that they (the royal they) justify their corrupt actions as they seem to perceive them as beneficial for their organization and disguise corrupt activities with euphemistic terms to reduce their perceived harmfulness. Moreover, this group likes to compare their actions to more egregious behaviors to make their own seem less severe or shift the blame to external pressures or societal norms.
Examining historical contexts, like the rampant corruption in the late 19th and early 20th century United States, can provide deeper insights into the phenomenon of moral disengagement and power corruption. During this era, the U.S. grappled with systemic corruption that mirrored issues seen in modern developing countries. Political machines manipulated urban governance for illicit gains, while national-level corruption involved the trading of public offices and bribery by business interests for favorable government treatment….i am going to just go and say it….not much has really changed…
The challenge in political leadership is further complicated by partisan loyalties that often override moral judgments. For instance, the unwavering support for political figures despite ethical or moral failings illustrates how partisan biases can cloud ethical evaluation. This phenomenon, where partisans excuse the moral flaws of their preferred candidates while criticizing the opposing side, contributes to a cycle of unethical leadership gaining and maintaining power. Such dynamics underscore the importance of critical thinking and ethical consideration beyond partisan lines to improve the moral character of elected officials…however it’s likely those already there are just lost. Build a pyramid for them. March em to the top and time to focus on our youth.
one significant case of political corruption involved Sinclair Stevens, a cabinet minister who resigned in 1986 due to conflict of interest allegations. There are so many examples, (many from liberals or PC). A little known historical example from Canada is the Pacific Scandal of 1873, involving Prime Minister John A. Macdonald. He was accepting substantial bribes from a railway company in exchange for favorable treatment in the awarding of contracts. This scandal was a clear case of bribery and graft, highlighting how government contracts and licensing can become entangled with corruption….looking at today we see nothing has changed. Zero. And the guys now coming up were under all these dangerous jokers/ fools who have authority, like former Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin and his shipping company's tax practices (learned about in the UofA law class I took) teaching us how to screw the system (and our neighbous).
A well-documented case of court corruption in the U.S. is Operation Greylord, which targeted corrupt practices within the Cook County, Illinois courts during the 1980s. This operation was named after the wigs worn by British judges (this also was demonstrating as per the FBI's commitment to combating public corruption).
As a citizen when faced with political machines that at the local level are rife with corrupt practices as well as at the national level, it makes you want to rebel against the entire system. :) give us 15 years
Moral disengagement refers to the cognitive process that enables individuals to participate in inhumane actions without feeling stress or moral conflict. This process involves several mechanisms, such as moral justification, euphemistic labeling, advantageous comparison, and displacement of responsibility, which allow individuals to rationalize their corrupt behaviors in a way that aligns with their self-image or benefits their private interests.
Alberta, you got this! Though Canada too, and most places i have lived really…though Alberta is truly 3rd world corruption…god knows and you people aught to fear that wraith
Fuck Alberta, let’s instead Consider the one child policy that was government mandated in china, if you do not know this history, i prefer not to speak about it. But there is underlying context you need to research and understand for yourself. Now in 2016 china made a change, and can now have 2 kids….i assume what the women wanted all along i would imagine? maybe i am wrong about this, i am just imagining here.
The implementation of the two-child policy raised questions and uncertainties, especially at the provincial level, where the specifics of implementing the new policy were left to local authorities. This decentralization led to a lack of actionable guidelines and programs to encourage more births, contributing to the policy's mixed reception.
This mixed response is going to cost them. They will heal, but it will be difficult and painful for generations. The super power they hoped just might not be. We see this with many people and groups who full of themselves miss the mark
Furthermore, the demographic challenges faced by China, such as its aging population and the economic burdens of raising children, have made young couples hesitant to expand their families. Despite the policy change, many young Chinese remain unconvinced about having more children, primarily due to the high costs associated with child-rearing. An online survey conducted shortly after the announcement of the policy change revealed that 90% of respondents were not considering having three children, underscoring the deep-seated concerns about the financial and social pressures of parenting in modern China.
This situation reflects a broader trend observed in countries facing similar demographic challenges, where material incentives and policy relaxations alone have not been sufficient to significantly boost birth rates. The experiences of countries like Japan and Russia show that increasing fertility rates in societies with entrenched low birth rate patterns is a complex issue that cannot be easily addressed through policy changes alone.
China's shift from the one-child policy to the two-child policy, and later to allowing three children, can be seen as part of a broader strategy to manage demographic changes in a controlled, gradual manner. This approach aims for a "soft landing," akin to economic strategies used to gently curb inflation or mitigate the impacts of a recession without causing abrupt disruptions.
The gradual relaxation of family planning policies reflects China's attempts to address several intertwined challenges, including an aging population, a shrinking workforce, and the social and economic consequences of a significant gender imbalance. By carefully adjusting these policies, China seeks to balance population growth with sustainable economic development, avoiding the potential shocks that could arise from sudden demographic shifts.
However, the effectiveness of these policy changes in encouraging higher birth rates as discussed has been met with skepticism. the basics are unaffordable with high costs of education and housing, which deter them from expanding their families despite the relaxed restrictions.
Furthermore, China's significant gender imbalance, where there are considerably more men than women, has become a societal issue.
Women in China, as in many other parts of the world, are increasingly prioritizing education and careers, leading to a shift in attitudes towards marriage and family life. The notion that marriage is a necessity, traditionally rooted in agrarian societal structures for economic and social stability, is changing. With better access to education and employment opportunities, many women find that they can achieve financial independence and personal fulfillment outside the traditional framework of marriage and childbearing.
The gender imbalance exacerbates these issues, as it leads to a surplus of men who may find it challenging to marry due to the shortage of potential female partners. This situation creates a complex social dynamic where traditional roles are being questioned, and new norms are emerging.
the evolving aspirations of women is contributing to significant demographic and social shifts. These changes reflect broader global trends where individuals are redefining what family and success mean to them in the modern world (for the better I would say).
According to the United Nations' World Population Prospects 2022 report, China's population is expected to decline from 1.426 billion in 2022 to 1.313 billion by 2050 and could fall below 800 million by 2100 in the medium variant projection. This sharp decline is attributed to the low total fertility rate, which stood at 1.18 children per woman in 2022, far below the replacement rate of 2.1 children per woman needed to maintain a stable population. Despite policy shifts such as the relaxation of the one-child policy to a two-child policy in 2016 and the introduction of a three-child policy in 2021, fertility rates have continued to fall.
The high cost of raising children in urban China, coupled with the preference for smaller family sizes, has contributed to the ongoing decline in birth rates. Furthermore, the aging population poses another significant challenge, with the proportion of the population aged 60 and older expected to rise sharply, increasing the dependency ratio and placing additional strain on the working-age population.
So China is really fucked is what I realized. And Canada should be the one that can pick up the ball. But they don’t know how, bunch of monkeys trying to fuck a football
Comparisons with Japan's demographic trajectory reveal similarities, particularly regarding the aging population and declining workforce, which have impacted Japan's economy and social structure. Like Japan, China may face labor shortages and increased pressure on social welfare systems as its population ages and shrinks.
Germany and Japan's demographic trends share similarities, particularly regarding aging populations and low birth rates, leading to a dependency on immigration to sustain or grow the population. Germany's population grew by 300,000 in 2023, reaching 84.7 million, largely due to net migration, as domestic death rates have exceeded birth rates every year since reunification. In 2022, Germany's population reached an all-time high of 84.3 million, with a significant contribution from Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war, along with other immigrants. This trend reflects Germany's approach to addressing demographic challenges by welcoming migrants, a strategy that could offer insights for China as it faces a declining population.
My estimate for China's population decline, is that in 7-8 years it will be about 700-800 million witch is significantly more rapid than current projections by demographers and the United Nations. I think the problem is being hidden, that china, despite best efforts has not been able to crack this nut and are overstating things to compensate.
Taking risks and making high-stakes decisions can indeed have significant consequences, particularly when it comes to national policies that affect demographic trends. Various countries, including China, have implemented policies with long-term impacts on their populations. The one-child policy, for example, has had profound effects on China's demographic structure, contributing to an aging population and a skewed sex ratio.
While strategic risks are part of governance and can lead to innovation and progress, they also require careful consideration of potential outcomes. In the context of demographic policies, the consequences unfold over generations and can significantly shape a country's future.
As such research is important, so lets keep wandering. And lets consider what happens to societies when they have freedom.
The genetic history of Sardinia is intriguing, showing strong affinity to early European farmers and continuity through the Nuragic period. Sardinia's genetic landscape was shaped by Neolithic migrations from southern Europe, maintaining relative isolation afterward. This history is revealed through ancient DNA studies, indicating a complex interplay with genetic studies having revealed ancient and relatively undisturbed gene pools in certain regions.
The history of human migration in Eurasia is complex and spans tens of thousands of years.
Around 35,000 years ago, modern humans (Homo sapiens) were already present across much of Eurasia, having spread out of Africa in earlier migratory waves. These populations adapted to diverse environments, developing distinct cultures and technologies.
The history of human migration into Europe is complex, involving multiple waves of peoples at different times. Some of these groups indeed went further north into Europe, while others moved eastward across the vast steppes of Eurasia.
The peopling of the Americas is also a subject of extensive research. The prevailing theory is that the first inhabitants of the Americas arrived from Siberia, crossing the Bering Land Bridge (Beringia) that once connected Siberia to Alaska during the last Ice Age. These peoples are ancestors to the Native Americans.
The Ojibwe people are one of the Indigenous peoples of North America, specifically living around the Great Lakes region in both the United States and Canada. Their ancestry is deeply rooted in the Americas, with genetic studies indicating that they, along with other Indigenous groups, are descended from populations that migrated from Asia across the Bering Strait into North America around 15,000 years ago during the last Ice Age. Genetic and archaeological evidence supports the idea.
those identified as "white" or Caucasian, have complex roots that span thousands of years of human migration and genetic exchange. Really though, if we there were a gun to the head saying put a finger on the map, it would be in the region just north of modern-day Afghanistan, i.e. Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan….this had been a significant crossroads of human migration and cultural exchange due to its location along the Silk Road.
it's overly simplistic to say that white people or Semitic peoples solely originated from this area. The genetic and cultural histories of these groups involve multiple regions and migration paths. For example, the Semitic peoples are historically linked to the Middle East, particularly the Levant region, which includes modern-day countries like Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and parts of Jordan. But yea we are all from t here, crazy right.
Genetic studies have shown that modern populations are the result of these extensive migrations and mixtures of various ancient populations.
There are mention of a group heading north and then diverging, with some moving towards what is now Italy.
The Etruscans, were a fascinating civilization in ancient Italy, predating and significantly influencing the Roman culture. However, their origins are still a subject of research and debate among historians and archaeologists. Some theories suggest they may have originated locally, while others propose they migrated from the Near East or Anatolia.
Evidence suggests these groups moving onto various islands spread across cultures of the Mediterranean, including to places like Sardinia, Corsica, and Sicily, which saw influences from multiple civilizations over the millennia.
It's important to note that our understanding of these ancient migrations and cultures is constantly evolving, thanks to archaeological discoveries, genetic research, and historical analysis. For a comprehensive understanding, it's best to consult academic sources, including archaeological reports, genetic studies, and historical texts.
Sardinia, in particular, is known for its unique genetic makeup, partly due to its geographic isolation. This has allowed geneticists to study genetic markers that have persisted with less external influence compared to more interconnected areas.
more for later! thanks for reading
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