Weekend Reads: November 27, 2020

Welcome to Lowercase Weekend Reads. Our weekend reads highlight the most important articles of the week.

Psychedelics show religion isn't the only route to spirituality

This is a popular subject now. There is a hypothesis that religious traditions were inspired by psychedelics. We will never know for sure, but at least the research being done proves that these substances can really alter our perception and consciousness. 

A Brief History of China's One-Child Policy

Great read. China went from the one child policy to having a massive demographic problem. 

Julian Assange and the Cowardice of the Modern Media

Assange is definitely a polarizing figure. Hero to some villain to others. 

“Julian Assange’s treatment by the media is a reflection of the current zeitgeist, in which outlets have taken it upon themselves to act as regulatory bodies, policing speech and feverishly pushing ideology in lieu of objective reporting.”

The New Status Game for Companies: Fewer Employees

This week on the podcast we talked about income inequality. A big factor in income inequality these days is technology. As we transition from the division of labour to the division of learning we will continue to see this trend. Yes, technology makes us more efficient but it also reduces the mass of people working, which in turns reduces the mass of people consuming and making the economic wheel turn. 

The Inside Story of Michigan’s Fake Voter Fraud Scandal

We need to keep riding the Trump train while we can. It's going to be boring once he leaves, I admit it.