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  Social Change in the 21st...

  Fred Grandsen

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  Social change is a fundamental aspect of human societies, shaping the way individuals interact, institutions function, and cultures evolve over time. It refers to significant alterations in social structures, norms, values, and behaviors, often influenced by economic, political, technological, and cultural factors. While some changes occur gradually over centuries, others unfold rapidly, altering the course of history within a few years or even months. Understanding social change requires examining its causes, patterns, and consequences, as well as recognizing the role individuals and groups play in driving transformation. 
  Throughout history, societies have experienced shifts driven by a variety of forces. Economic transitions, such as the shift from agrarian economies to industrial and, more recently, digital economies, have fundamentally altered the ways people work and interact. Political revolutions, from the fall of monarchies to the rise of democratic governance, have redefined power structures and individual rights. Technological innovations, including the printing press, the internet, and artificial intelligence, have revolutionized communication, knowledge dissemination, and daily life. Cultural shifts, such as changing gender roles and attitudes toward diversity, have reshaped social expectations and relationships. Each of these changes reflects the dynamic nature of human society, demonstrating that no culture or system remains static.

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  CNA Unleashed: Your Secret Guide...

  Alaric Pendragon

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  The Prince

  Niccolo Machiavelli

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  "The Prince" is a political treatise by Niccolò Machiavelli, written in 1513 and published in 1532. The book is a pragmatic guide for political leaders, focused on how to maintain power and navigate the complex and often ruthless world of governance. Although the text is commonly viewed as a manual for manipulation and a justification for Machiavellian deceit and cunning, it has also been interpreted as a realistic, if cynical, analysis of power dynamics. The work is a foundational text in political theory and continues to be studied and debated today.

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  The Shocking Truth about Digital...

  Zoey Fraisers

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  In today’s hyper-connected world, privacy is often taken for granted—or worse, dismissed as an outdated concern. We live in an era where our personal data is treated as currency, constantly collected, analyzed, and monetized by corporations, governments, and cybercriminals alike. Every search query, online purchase, and social media interaction contributes to a vast digital profile that shapes how businesses market to us, how financial institutions assess us, and even how law enforcement monitors us. But how much do we really understand about who is collecting our data and for what purpose?  
    
  Most people assume that their digital activities are relatively private—secured by passwords, encryption, and privacy settings. Yet, the reality is far more unsettling. Companies track our browsing habits even when we’re in “incognito” mode, apps request permissions far beyond what’s necessary, and smart devices listen in on conversations, all in the name of “improving user experience.” Governments worldwide deploy mass surveillance programs under the justification of national security, while hackers exploit weak security measures to access personal and financial information. Even when we willingly share details about our lives, such as through social media, we rarely consider the long-term consequences of this exposure.  
    
  Perhaps the most alarming aspect of digital privacy erosion is how seamlessly it has integrated into our daily lives. From social media giants like Facebook and TikTok to search engines like Google, nearly every digital service we rely on operates under a business model that thrives on harvesting user data. The more these companies know about us—our habits, preferences, and even emotions—the better they can predict and manipulate our behavior. This is the foundation of surveillance capitalism, an industry built on turning our personal lives into profit. 

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  Danger Zone - The Coming...

  Michael Beckley, Hal Brands

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  It has become conventional wisdom that America and China are running a "superpower marathon." Yet Hal Brands and Michael Beckley pose a counterintuitive question: What if the sharpest phase of that competition is more like a decade-long sprint? 
   
   
   
  The Sino-American contest is driven by clashing geopolitical interests and a stark ideological dispute over whether authoritarianism or democracy will dominate the twenty-first century. But both history and China's current trajectory suggest that this rivalry will reach its moment of maximum danger in the 2020s. 
   
   
   
  China is at a perilous moment: strong enough to violently challenge the existing order, yet losing confidence that time is on its side. Witness its aggression toward Taiwan, its record-breaking military buildup, and its efforts to dominate the critical technologies that will shape the world's future. 
   
   
   
  The Chinese challenge will most likely prove more manageable than many pessimists currently believe—but during the 2020s, the pace of Sino-American conflict will accelerate, and the prospect of war will be frighteningly real. America, Brands and Beckley argue, will still need a sustainable approach to winning a protracted global competition.

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  A Rare Recording of John Cheever

  John Cheever

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  John William Cheever (May 27, 1912 - June 18, 1982) was an American short story writer and novelist. His fiction is mostly set in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Westchester suburbs, and old New England villages. A compilation of his short stories, The Stories of John Cheever, won the 1979 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, a National Book Critics Circle Award, and a 1981 National Book Award. The following is from a 1977 interview where Cheever discusses his novel 'Falconer'.

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