Topics of interest

These notes collect content I’ve read that are of interest and require further study.

Most are Wikipedia articles, which means when I follow-up I have a checklist that includes checking the current article text for copyediting (I often find small typos, but I do not read these articles on Wikipedia, instead saving them to wallabag).

An interesting persona from the history of shorthand writing.

That is a specific paradox, while a wider review of paradoxes is found at Paradoxes of set theory - Wikipedia.

Electric Dylan controversy - Wikipedia

I tend to think about this when I hear criticism of new artistic forms.

The text of the Declaration:

His Majesty, the Emperor, and his Majesty, the King of Prussia, having given attention to the wishes and representations of Monsieur (the brother of the King of France), and of M. le Comte d’Artois, jointly declare that they regard the present situation of His Majesty the King of France, as a matter of common interest to all the sovereigns of Europe. They trust that this interest will not fail to be recognized by the powers, whose aid is solicited, and that in consequence they will not refuse to employ, in conjunction with their said majesties, the most efficient means in proportion to their resources to place the King of France in a position to establish, with the most absolute freedom, the foundations of a monarchical form of government, which shall at once be in harmony with the rights of sovereigns and promote the welfare of the French nation. In that case [Alors et dans ce cas] their said majesties the Emperor and the King of Prussia are resolved to act promptly and in common accord with the forces necessary to obtain the desired common end.

In the meantime they will give such orders to their troops as are necessary in order that these may be in a position to be called into active service.

Shakespeare’s final line for Charmian derives from Plutarch.

It is well done, and fitting for a princess

Descended of so many royal kings.

Johnson County War - Wikipedia

This is not just one of the wildest chapters in American history, the article contains can account of the “Siege of the TA Ranch”, which contains a lot of interesting and often comical details of the battle. :smiley:

One of the more humorous apologetic arguments. :slight_smile:

https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/native-hoop-dancer-performs-thunderbird-formation

A video of the Thunderbird hoop dance (Native American Hoop Dance - Wikipedia).

Day of the Barricades - Wikipedia

The barricades so hastily erected in the streets from materials at hand were the first appearance of that staple of French revolutions.

I like how Leo writes, each heading is a helpful reference:

  • Every change is a training.
  • Use changes to stay present.
  • Learn to relax with uncertainty.
  • Practice flowing with changes.
  • You can find focus in chaos, with practice.
  • Structure is very helpful, but don’t be attached.
  • Could you find joy in the middle of the storm?

https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/an-illustrated-guide-to-post-orwellian-censorship/

Modern authoritarian regimes don’t attempt total, absolute control. Their censorship is more selective and calibrated — and thus more resilient.

We know in hindsight that any surveillance information gathered was not used to provide justice, since those charged with crimes on the Capitol attack were pardoned. Yet all the data is likely still kept for future reference.

:thinking:

Around 100 “made men” were captured after a roadblock was setup around the venue.

Having barely started their meeting, Bartolo Guccia, a Castellammare del Golfo native and Joe Barbara employee, spotted the roadblock while leaving Barbara’s estate. Guccia later said he was returning to the Barbara home to check on a fish order. Some attendees attempted to drive away but were stopped by the roadblock. Others trudged through the fields and woods, ruining their expensive suits before they were caught.

:laughing:

In Chapter 14 of The Prince, Niccolò Machiavelli tells the story of the Greek general Philopoemon, who made extensive use of tactical decision games.

“Philopoemon, Prince of the Achaeans, among other praises which writers have bestowed on him, is commended because in time of peace he never had anything in his mind but the rules of war; and when he was in the country with friends, he often stopped and reasoned with them: “If the enemy should be upon that hill, and we should find ourselves here with our army, with whom would be the advantage? How should one best advance to meet him, keeping the ranks? If we should wish to re-treat, how ought we to set about it? If they should retreat, how ought we to pursue?” And he would set forth to them, as he went, all the chances that could befall an army; he would listen to their opinion and state his, confirming it with reasons, so that by these continual discussions there could never arise, in time of war, any unexpected circumstances that he could deal with.”

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Such an interesting position within the cultural spacetime.

Also, this article needs more citations! :magnifying_glass_tilted_right:

I enjoy the comparative analysis between different belief systems.

I want to examine this video, frame by frame!