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 No.21771[Reply]

"Determined" by Robert Sapolsky challenges fundamental notions of human agency and free will, delving into the intricate web of causality that shapes human behavior. In this thought-provoking exploration, Sapolsky navigates the complex terrain of neuroscience, genetics, and psychology to argue that our actions are deeply rooted in biological and environmental influences, leaving little room for the traditional concept of free will.

Sapolsky's examination of determinism holds particular relevance to leftist thought, which often emphasizes systemic analysis and critiques of established power structures. By dismantling the notion of individual agency as traditionally understood, Sapolsky's work aligns with leftist critiques of neoliberalism and meritocracy, which often attribute social and economic inequalities to structural factors rather than personal responsibility.

Moreover, Sapolsky's emphasis on the role of luck and circumstance in shaping human outcomes resonates with leftist critiques of capitalism's inherent injustices and unequal distribution of opportunities. From a leftist perspective, Sapolsky's argument underscores the need for collective responsibility and societal interventions to address systemic inequalities and create a more equitable world.

Furthermore, Sapolsky's humane approach to grappling with the implications of determinism aligns with leftist values of compassion and solidarity. His advocacy for forgiveness and understanding in the face of moral dilemmas reflects a commitment to empathy and social justice, principles that are central to many leftist movements.

In conclusion, "Determined" offers a compelling exploration of free will that intersects with key themes and concerns of leftist thought, making it a relevant and thought-provoking read for those interested in understanding the complexities of human behavior within broader socio-political contexts.
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 No.21786

>>21774
You are taking yourself way too seriously man. What do you mean „we should“? You‘re on an anonymous imageboard.

 No.21787

>genetics are mediated by environment
>environment is affected by personal choices
>use minor amount of free will to act to change environment
>environment changes genetic expression
>gain more free will
nothin personnel, evopsychoids

 No.21788

>>21786
>What do you mean „we should“?
Regarding the socialist response to hegemonic moral philosophy, what else?

 No.21789

Torrent for audiobook (m4b format, apple itunes).
https://file.io/Oh7aJbCyfoj0
https://filebin.net/ecfew5wmvrz9ccru

 No.22010

>>21787
>evopsychoids
Actually what you wrote is in line with the theory of human self-domestication, promoted by many evopsych types.



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 No.21910[Reply]

What are the primary differences between the Asiatic mode of production and feudalism?
Did only china go through this stage? Or korea too?
I know Japan's feudalism mirrored Europe's, but have no idea about pre-industrial Korea.

Pic is unrelated I just think it's cool
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 No.22002

“…Throughout the entire post-primitive history of mankind,” the review states, “each of the indisputable methods of production for Marxists was represented by two parallel social systems, one of which was based on private ownership of the means of production, and the other on state ownership. Thus, the slave system had its correspondence in statism-I, feudalism - in statism-II, and capitalism - in statism-III” (p. 122) [ 2 ].

One can guess that under statism-I A.N. Tarasov understands the social system that existed in the countries of the Ancient East, under statism-II - the social system of the states of the medieval East, under statism-III - the social system of the USSR and other countries of the so-called. "socialist" camp.

 No.22003

>>21995
What are the different forms of 'asiatic mode'?

 No.22004

>>21912
Feudalism absolutely existed, people claiming it didn’t because it wasn’t codified and the same in all locations are aggressively retarded, one of the main features of feudalism is the lack of codification, and no social system is identical in all of its iterations in all locations

Read Passages from Antiquity to Feudalism by Perry Anderson instead of retarded Canadian contrarians

 No.22006

>>21910
Read Samir Amin.

 No.22007

>>22006 (me)
This goes for all of you fags. Thread is a trainwreck. You're welcome.



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 No.1250[Reply][Last 50 Posts]

Drop those PDF's or else
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 No.21938

Reference bible. You never know when you might need it.

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 No.21951

Some Postmodern stuff

 No.21953

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Hand over the books /edu/ or porkies wont get hurt.

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 No.20394[Reply]

Nuclear Atomic Science Thread
General thread for discussing, studying, engineering and understanding Nuclear/Atomic/Thermonuclear and other related or comparative energy releases or sources. Both nuclear weapons and nuclear powerplants apply. Post photos, illustrations, text, documents, blueprints, articles and studies related to the topic. Limited memes also permissible.
Posadists… make sure to take meds before posting.

Chernobyl thread >>>/hobby/9068
List of US Nuclear Manuals and regulatory instructions: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1536/
Nuclear Energy in Space https://archive.ph/ei3Jg

List of Soviet scientists and officers responsible for the USSR's nuclear technology in alphabetical order:
https://www.vniief.ru/about/history/goodpeople/ag

Nuclear Fusion vs Fission: https://archive.is/Qlgoy
What is an Atomic Reactor: https://archive.ph/1W1jO
What is a Nuclear Bomb: https://archive.is/H29Hl
https://wiki.leftypol.org/wiki/Nuclear_weapons
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 No.20876

hydroxideshttps://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2023/YA/D3YA00154G
Extracting uranium from seawater looks cool, not only as a more sustainable way of getting U but also for remediation

 No.21613

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>>20849
>>20852
If the Fukushima Water Dump is so harmless, then why was there such concern across the world when a little more than 5 tons of (radioactive) water leaked out? News outlets from all over the world were alarmed, and Japan has a long history of brushing environmental health concerns under the rug and denying impacts, there's a reason The Four Big Pollution Diseases of Japan is an actual title.
https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Contaminated-water-leak-at-Fukushima-Daiichi

 No.21867

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 No.21949

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New German bacterial experiments found a radiation consuming bacteria. Reminds me of the radiation eating black fungus talked about a while back, relative to Chernobyl.

https://topwar.ru/240909-nemeckie-uchenye-vyjavili-sposobnost-nekotoryh-bakterij-obezvrezhivat-radioaktivnye-othody.html

https://allthatsinteresting.com/chernobyl-radiation-fungi



 No.16648[Reply][Last 50 Posts]

Long-hidden ruins of vast network of Maya cities could recast history
<In Guatemala, scientists map well-organized network of 417 cities dating to circa 1000 B.C.

>Beneath 1,350 square miles of dense jungle in northern Guatemala, scientists have discovered 417 cities that date back to circa 1000 B.C. and that are connected by nearly 110 miles of “superhighways” — a network of what researchers called “the first freeway system in the world.”


>Scientist say this extensive road-and-city network, along with sophisticated ceremonial complexes, hydraulic systems and agricultural infrastructure, suggests that the ancient Maya civilization, which stretched through what is now Central America, was far more advanced than previously thought.


>Mapping the area since 2015 using lidar technology — an advanced type of radar that reveals things hidden by dense vegetation and the tree canopy — researchers have found what they say is evidence of a well-organized economic, political and social system operating some two millennia ago.


>The discovery is sparking a rethinking of the accepted idea that the people of the mid- to late-Preclassic Maya civilization (1000 B.C. to A.D. 250) would have been only hunter-gatherers, “roving bands of nomads, planting corn,” says Richard Hansen, the lead author of a study about the finding that was published in January and an affiliate research professor of archaeology at the University of Idaho.


https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2023/05/20/mayan-civilization-pyramid-discoveries-guatemala/

Graham Hancock - absolved
His detractors - BTFO
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 No.21511

>>16922
You are genuinely retarded and schizophrenic. You should seriously think about the rabbithole you are in and consider reaching out for help.

 No.21524

>>21492
Already made a post demonstrating why this is a sensationalist and misleading headline.
>>21392
>>21394

 No.21850

>>17982
>why does he insist the Yonaguni monuments are artificial
I don't recollect him claiming this but Kimura Misaaki has stated such and has the education in tectonics, geology, archeology etc. to know what he's talking about. The idea of a sunken city or remains of such are not far-fetched. Russia has many legends of such sunken ancient cities, with at least a few accounts of Soviet explorers finding such places in the early 1930s but being unable to locate them again because they lacked the mapping equipment to mark the mountains and canyons they were exploring.

 No.21945

>>21850
yes and various other geologists insist they are a natural phenomena

 No.21948

>>21945
>various other geologists insist they are a natural phenomena
<The mainstream assertion claims the opposite
No shit.



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 No.21932[Reply]

I've read plenty of theory but any good books from the last 10 years about police? I'm particularly interested in the culture of fear police have when it comes to interacting with people.

 No.21933

why

 No.21934

Our enemies in blue

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 No.21936

Oh that's the third edition, originally from 2007, so maybe OP won't like it.

 No.21943

>>21933

I'm in a marxist org that I think has shied away from attacking the police and I want to correct our line. I believe Farell Dobbs was in the right when he said the following in Teamster's Rebellion:

"Under capitalism the main police function is to break strikes and to repress other forms of protest against the policies of the ruling class. Any civic usefulness other forms of police activity may have, like controlling traffic and summoning ambulances, is strictly incidental to the primary repressive function. Personal inclinations of individual cops do not alter this basic role of the police. All must comply with ruling-class dictates.

As a result, police repression becomes one of the most naked forms through which capitalism subordinates human rights to the demands of private property. If the cops sometimes falter in their antisocial tasks, it is simply because they-like the guns they use-are subject to rust when not engaged in the deadly function for which they are primarily trained. No police organization is exactly the same day in and day out. Two essential factors determine its character at a given moment: the social climate in which the cops have been operating and the turnover of personnel within the force. An unseasoned cop may tend to be somewhat considerate of others in the performance of duty, especially while class relations are relatively peaceful. Even in such calm times, however, the necessary accommodation must be made to capitalist demands, including readiness to shoot anyone who tampers with private property. Otherwise the aspiring cop, if he is not kicked out of the force, will have little chance of rising beyond a beat in the sticks. By gradually weeding out misfìts along these general lines, a police department can keep itself abreast of requirements during a more or less stable period in class relations."

The issue is these are powerful words but I want to prove that they have been borne out by reality. Particularly I think since the financial crisis/anti police movements police have shifted more and more right wing as relative class peace falls apart. Similarly I'd also be interested in works that look into the nature of police unions.



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 No.7482[Reply]

Thread on the Indian Peninsula and Surrounding Areas Closely Tied to the Country
To unite various Indian topics that cropped up: Post historical and modern geopolitical discussion, memes, photos and pdfs on the topic. Keep it civil and no bad faith dogma, spam or bait, keep that to /siberia/
Contribute to Leftypedia: https://leftypedia.org/wiki/India >>3780 thread
Articles on Britain, Pakistan and more needed.

Important Topics
>Pre-Colonial Indian History
Indian history that isn't just British colonialism. Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs warring over each other sounds way more exciting but you rarely hear anything about the era and the place. Recommend any books to easily get into the settings of the culture(s).

>Colonial India

History of British colonialism and it's exploitation and impact on the country(s). British humanitarian crimes such as the Black Hole of Calcutta are welcome to be posted.

>Modern India

Modern political, social and economic issues of India ranging from international conflict to internal turmoil. Environmental issues also welcome.
An Indian Dentist that does political writing on the state of the country and has soviet sympathies: http://bill-purkayastha.blogspot.com/
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 No.11458

Also here's a detailed explanation of the history of Sri Lanka from a Marxist perspective by Comrade Shanmugathasan

 No.11459

A very detailed explanation of the history of the Indian state of Karnataka from a Marxist Perspective by Comrade Saki

 No.12985

>>10105
Funny thing is that the Zelda CDi was animated in 90s Russia for cheap, that's why its so strangely animated and voiced.

 No.13002

>>10133
He means England should make capitalism (the material base of Western society) the dominant form of production in India through their colonial policy and commerce

 No.21942

>>8653
In case Embed dies
>The C-Word – Episode 1 – 1991: The Silent Coup
By BlackFlag India
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T35PuzmTiYo



 No.20593[Reply]

Where can I learn about "post-colonial" history of African countries? Preferably something in depth about the economy and also preferably by someone who isn't a neoliberal mouthpiece. Perhaps a Marxist even. Do you have any literature/author recommendations?
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 No.21561

>>21559
Oh, interesting suggestion. Yeah I was about to ask for a pdf but report back when you come up with a solution

 No.21564

>>21561
aye aye comrade

 No.21605

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A fundamental issue with all Post-Colonialists fields, is that they are written by dipshits who would be considered the top 1% of their own nation, and whose defining moment of racism is being called a slur once at Oxford. Most of their theories were simply imitating Marxism, but with elaborate theatrics to an extent

 No.21940

>>21561
yo sorry, been a while. so for personal reasons (logistical, not emotional) i havent made any progress on online ordering/online ebook question of whether the book i posted is available as either. There is another (i think) good book about somalia which is this
https://archive.org/details/socialistsomalia00sama i havent read it myself but its sighted by most indepth modern (recent) histories of somalia that ive read that are in english. the general problem with indepth somali social and economic history is that theres mostly jack and shit about it in english and theres somehow even less online in somali too. theres only *1* book i could find about the economy of somalia before Barre's "socialist" coup and its was made like 2021. ill send a link to it tommorow but ive gotta buy since its nearly out of stock

 No.21941

>>21940
Hey, nice and thanks for getting back to me. I will def give it a read when I'm done with some other books



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 No.4210[Reply][Last 50 Posts]

Since /leftypol/ is downright autistic at times I decided to make a Debunk thread where anticommunist arguments are presented with their debunks by users.
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 No.21560

Could we add Roots of Rebellion to the list for being a mainstream source that shows that the political dominance of the Bolsheviks was overall reflective of the Russian proletariat's will rather than due to their "disagreeableness" or totalitarian will?

 No.21793

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>if you do a communism your children will live in splendor long after the costs have been paid
>if you do capitalism you live in shit and so will your children but at least you didnt pay much
>Russia has better metro system because Joseph Stalin hated freedom and built it without regards to the cost, while New York metro is a product of capitalism and is the result of private-public partnerships built at an acceptable cost
<Democracy makes you rich!
This was vid rel's response to Tucker Carlson's visit and commentary of the Moscow Metro system. Pic 1 is that station and the irony of it all is that this was one of the Metro stations NOT built in Stalin's time, but built a year after his death.

The funny part about this for me is that only a few years ago the narrative was
>Communists are too cheap and always don't have money so that's why all their technology is bad and unsafe and uhhh broken!
To the point where they even had almost that specific line in Stranger Things Season 3, with the obnoxious, snarky black girl that kept repeating Ben Shapiro lines about Capitalism and Freedom.

Which is it? Were the commies spending too much and producing things that will last for centuries and can be considered works of art… or are they cheap retards who never built anything to last and were all soul-less and repressed art?

These are actually two separate prongs of ideological attacks. The first one attack the regulatory-bureaucratic state of the Soviets who are seen as excessive and decadent since they deviated from the social darwinic norms of the Free Market that let people die homeless if it's profitable. The second attack is just general contempt rich countries have against people they perceive to be poorer than them

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>>21793
Common fashoid dualities that they switch depending on their attack angle.

>"Stalin was a JudeoBolshevik!"

>"Stalin was an antisemite who wanted to kill Jews!"

>"Lenin was a German agent!"

>"Lenin established a Red Russian Empire and invaded Ukraine!"

>"The USSR invaded Poland with nazi Germany!"

>"The USSR wanted to invade Europe, nazi Germany saved Europe from Bolshevism!"

>"Hierarchy is natural and based!"

>"Kill the Jews on top my fellow Aryans!"

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>>21888
>Shitty /pol/ infograph placing real and myths on various and often incorrect tiers
What a waste of trip 8s.

 No.21939

Found this youtube short recently where a 'former' US Special Forces soldier talks about how the US populatio isn't ready for a war today. That's true, the US military today is not ready for a large-scale conventional conflict, which is why they aren't ready or willing to engage in all out war with Iran. However the rest of his statements are either ignorance or intentional revisionism.

The phrase "rifle behind every blade of grass" comes from a quote attributed to Admiral Yamamoto about the USA, not Japan (although to be fair this statement applied to Japan too). The more blatant revisionism is that "(the USA) won the war in Europe" and that the USA pushed into Berlin… It's one thing for ordinary US citizens to be utterly ignorant of the Soviet role in WW2 (see the RT interview from years back asking ordinary Americans about WW2) but a professional special ops soldier? He's not some jarhead grunt, military courses in the USA do (or did) teach about Soviet battle tactics including during WW2 and most certainly know that the USSR was the one that took Berlin and that the USA didn't enter the land war in Europe until 1944, when the back of Nazi Germany was broken already and they were a dying fascist animal.

Him being visibly proud of the indiscriminate bombing of German civilians by the USAF (and British RAF, though he doesn't mention the Brits over that) which were not only ineffective at stopping Germany but killed more innocent civilians than Nazis is just ghoulish.

His attempt to dismiss moral justification for starting a war is also nonsense. Yes war isn't without brutality, but there's a difference between the inevitable violence, and pointless slaughter.



 No.9252[Reply][Last 50 Posts]

ITT post information about the history and anthropology of the New World. A lot of new anthropological work has been done in this field in recent decades that has not yet entered public consciousness.
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 No.21836

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>>21835
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-Columbian_trans-oceanic_contact_theories#Claims_of_Egyptian_coca_and_tobacco
<In 1992, German toxicologist Svetlana Balabanova discovered traces of cocaine, hashish and nicotine on Henut Taui's hair as well as on the hair of several other mummies of the museum,which is significant in that the only source for cocaine and nicotine had at that time been considered to be the coca and tobacco plants native to the Americas
<This result was interpreted by theorists and supporters of contacts between pre-Columbian people and ancient Egyptians, as a proof for their claims.

 No.21837

>>21836
please don't go off the rails with this stuff and keep it to things that are substantiated. there's a Hancock thread for more open speculation about the topic >>>/hobby/36674

>However, mainstream scholars remain skeptical, and they do not see the results of these tests as proof of ancient contact between Africa and the Americas, especially because there may be possible Old World sources of cocaine and nicotine

>Two attempts to replicate Balabanova's findings of cocaine failed, suggesting "that either Balabanova and her associates are misinterpreting their results or that the samples of mummies tested by them have been mysteriously exposed to cocaine".
>a study in the journal Antiquity suggested that reports of both tobacco and cocaine in mummies "ignored their post-excavation histories" and pointed out that the mummy of Ramesses II had been moved five times between 1883 and 1975.
It's a very interesting line of evidence and while this seems like a pretty implausible explanation, there isn't as significant a body of evidence or an assurance of the evidence's legitimacy as seen here >>21814

However, the evidence of contact between South America and Rapa Nui does lend a lot of credence to the possibility of contact elsewhere and suggests more research should be done in that direction.

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>>21837
>>However, mainstream scholars
stopped reading there

 No.21929

>>21836
Werent these mummies previously displayed openly in a museum at a time when people were smoking inside?

 No.21930

>>21929
And probably openly doing cocaine too lol



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