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Ancient Politics of "Divide and Rule

"Divide and Rule" Is Not an Obsolete Tactic—It Is More Effective Than Ever Until twenty years ago, the information that reached us was controlled by politicians and rulers who persuaded the masses as they saw fit. Today, on social media, so much information floods in that it often drowns out the truth. Everything else, even if it were true, was labeled a "conspiracy." And anyone who spoke or wrote inconveniently was considered unstable. In reality, "divide and rule" is used in political and religious contexts. Everyone knows that many conflicts are, in fact, geopolitical projects. Security services and foreign interests finance radical groups to create an enemy. The goal is for people to fear their neighbors because of their faith, instead of uniting against common economic problems. Parties feed on people's emotions. When we are emotionally engaged in hating the "other party or religion," we lose the ability to control the government. When a...
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What is the fastest thing in the universe and how can 3 seconds change everything?

 It is said that thought is the quickest thing in the universe. But if it’s so fast, why do we often give answers we deeply regret seconds later? We’ve all been there—we fire off a sharp comment or a rushed decision, and a moment later, we feel that pit in our stomach thinking, "Man, why didn't I just stay quiet?"  Emotion vs. Logic The problem isn’t your intelligence; it’s how our brains are wired. We have a tiny center called the amygdala, which handles emotions and survival. The amygdala responds quickly, triggering a "fight" or "flight" response. On the other side is your logic and reason. This part of the brain is a slower player. By the time your logic kicks in, the words are already out. We often mistake the speed of our reaction for the quality of our thinking. Here’s a real-life example: “The Kitchen Situation." Imagine this: You come home exhausted after a long day. Your partner greets you with, “Did you forget to take out the trash agai...

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  Emotions don't change the facts. We all know the cliché—America, the land of "unlimited opportunities" and the original "gold rush. And sure, facts are facts: until about a decade ago, the United States was the industrial heart of the planet, the birthplace of the world's most aggressive private companies, and the place where everyone has a relative living the dream. Even today, countries worldwide keep their gold reserves there, banking on that old-school "security." However, when you examine the situation without the influence of Hollywood and the media, which is arguably the most effective in the industry, the reality becomes much more unsettling. Who is truly in control? The irony begins at the very foundation. The founders of the US Constitution—the guys writing about "freedom and equality"—were, for the most part, slave owners. This double game hasn’t stopped; it just evolved. On the global stage, the US plays the "world’s policem...

Emotions don't change the facts. Britain, the power of divide and rule

 Many people assume that this power has gone through the cycle and has settled. But the facts are definitely quite different. It was the largest empire in the world. It held the highest level of influence across the globe. It is still the strongest country with influence in the world. 30 years ago a doctor told me that it runs the world as it wants to. It has lobbies everywhere; it imposes or bribes governments. I couldn't accept it. Is it a former power or a hidden master? It has simply changed its form. It leaves behind networks of influence that still operate today, but not with tanks, but with something much stronger: "soft power." The principle of "divide and rule" is not a historical concept; it is a strategic approach. The British are geniuses at understanding the internal conflicts in other countries and exploiting them. They created borders that still cause tension today. This geopolitical chaos maintains the need for external intervention and mediation...

Emotions do not change facts. China the elephant in the jungle

 We've all been there—we're frustrated, we're sure of something, and we want the world to work according to our rules. But the truth is entirely different. Back then, there wasn't much information, and it all came down to politicians convincing the masses. Anything else, even if it was true, was called a conspiracy. When I discuss a certain country, I always mean politics and politicians. Regarding China, if you look at today's media and social networks, you can hear or read all sorts of words against them. But if we go back as far as possible and trace the actions of the politicians/emperors of this country. For these 5000 years, they mainly defended themselves from invaders. There are very few facts that they attacked other people. If we go back only 90 years, we will understand that the Japanese killed 20 million civilians in China. But they have not sought revenge to this day. They didn't attack Mongolia with a huge territory and only 3 million people. When ...

True Wealth vs. the Financial Mirage: Why We Miscalculate Real Value

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