Sounds an interesting book - an analysis of the significant role of "elites" in societal collapse. But a slightly ominous message looking at the behavior of today's high priests (conservative economists & religious bigots having outsize roles in their respective disciplines), and rulers (the CEO & vulture capital class who have bought the political space)
An inside look at ex-unicorn Builder.ai's demise, which oversold its AI platform's abilities and frustrated customers with delivery delays and buggy products (Varsha Bansal/Rest of World)
https://restofworld.org/2025/builderai-ai-apps-downfall/
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„Tensions erupted at the Rafah crossing as local Egyptians confronted far-left Western activists— described as "Greta Thunberg types" —who had gathered to "march on Gaza" and protest against Israel.
The mostly European demonstrators, accusing Israel of
"genocide," were met with fierce opposition from Egyptian locals, who pelted them with clubs and water bottles, forcing them back and halting their advance toward the border.“