Usury

I’ll coordinate my people to be better positioned in the pyramid of debt. If I don’t you’ll might do it before me.

If you don’t want to make money with it – don’t worry, profits go the ones not hesitating.

“The nuclear arms race is like two sworn enemies standing waist deep in gasoline, one with three matches, the other with five.”

Carl Sagan

The arms race is a highly contentious issue today, with various opinions and perspectives on the subject. Advocates of the arms race argue that it is necessary for national security and that it is part of a larger global effort to maintain peace and stability. On the other hand, opponents of the arms race argue that it is a dangerous and costly endeavor that can lead to increased tensions, militarization, and ultimately, war. Regardless of one’s opinion, the arms race is still a reality in the world today and will likely remain so for the foreseeable future. (oa)

AI Created: Artificial Intelligence talking about Usury.

Me: I’ll coordinate my people to be better positioned in the pyramid of debt. If I don’t you’ll might do it before me. Therefore. Usury leads to an arm race.

ChatGPT (jan23):

It’s possible that in some cases, the practice of usury can lead to an “arms race” mentality, where individuals and organizations feel the need to constantly acquire more debt in order to maintain their position in the economic and social hierarchy. This can happen when there is a perception that others are also engaging in usurious practices, and that failure to do so will put one at a disadvantage.

This type of arm race mentality can have several negative consequences, such as increasing the level of debt and financial stress for individuals and families, and leading to a lack of trust and cooperation among members of a community. It can also lead to economic instability and financial crises, as more and more people take on more debt than they can afford to repay.

It’s important to note that lending money at exorbitant or illegal rates of interest is illegal in many countries and it’s considered unethical. In order to avoid this type of situation, it’s important to enforce laws and regulations that prohibit usury and to promote fair and sustainable lending practices. Also, it’s important to educate people about the risks of taking on too much debt and the consequences of usurious practices.

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Extra:

1. Military Buildup: A military buildup is an increase in military forces, weaponry, and other defense equipment in order to increase a nation’s ability to defend itself.

2. Arms Control: Arms control is an agreement between two or more countries to limit or reduce the number of weapons they possess, production of weapons, or deployment of weapons.

3. Nuclear Non-Proliferation: Nuclear non-proliferation is a process in which countries agree to not develop, produce, or acquire nuclear weapons.

4. Deterrence: Deterrence is the use of threats to discourage other countries from taking military action.

5. Proxy War: A proxy war is a conflict between two countries in which they use other nations to fight their battles instead of confronting each other directly.

Wikipedia:

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arms_race
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weapon
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arms_industry
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permanent_war_economy
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military%E2%80%93industrial_complex

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Books:

1. “The Cold War: A New History” by John Lewis Gaddis
2. “The Making of the Atomic Bomb” by Richard Rhodes
3. “The Arms Race and Nuclear War” by Ronald Powaski
4. “The Global Arms Trade: A Handbook” edited by Andrew Feinstein
5. “The Dead Hand: The Untold Story of the Cold War Arms Race and Its Dangerous Legacy” by David E. Hoffman

Documentaries:

1. “The Bomb” (2015)
2. “The War Game” (1965)
3. “Countdown to Zero” (2010)
4. “Nuclear Nightmare: Japan in Crisis” (2016)
5. “The Day After Trinity” (1980)

Movies:

1. “Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb” (1964)
2. “Fail-Safe” (1964)
3. “The Day the Earth Stood Still” (1951)
4. “WarGames” (1983)
5. “The Hunt for Red October” (1990)

Series:

1. “The Americans” (2013-2018)
2. “Manhattan” (2014-2015)
3. “The Spy” (2019)
4. “The Crown” (2016-)
5. “Chernobyl” (2019)

Songs:

1. “Eve of Destruction” by Barry McGuire
2. “99 Luftballons” by Nena
3. “Two Tribes” by Frankie Goes to Hollywood
4. “Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival
5. “One” by Metallica

Artworks:

1. “Fukushima No. 1” by Masamichi Kagaya
2. “Little Boy” by Richard Hamilton
3. “Trinity” by Kerry James Marshall
4. “Ground Zero” by Michael Light
5. “The Mushroom Cloud” by John Gerrard

Podcasts:

1. “The History of the Cold War” by The Cold War Podcast
2. “Arms Control Wonk” by Jeffrey Lewis and Aaron Stein
3. “Nuclear Hotseat: Chernobyl Anniversary” by Libbe HaLevy
4. “The Bomb” by The New York Times
5. “The End of the World with Josh Clark” by iHeartRadio

Purpose: to stimulate debate

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— Atotsm (@Atotsm2) August 18, 2022

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