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Colin Wright | Reality’s Last Stand | 23rd December 2024

Public opinion has shifted towards accepting violence as a “legitimate response to perceived systemic injustices”, hitherto found in small extremist communities. A study shows that heavy social media use correlates with high justification rates for violence, mainly on platforms like Bluesky. A generational divide exists as well: people aged 18–27 largely endorsed the United Healthcare CEO’s murder (2,100 words)

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Tolga İldun | Archaeology | 2nd November 2024

Gladiators in ancient Anatolia, unpacked. The games weren’t about killing; both participants mostly left the arena on their feet. There was a detailed set of rules, overseen by arbiters. They were often held in theatres, where they coexisted with other cultural activities. Wealthy aristocrats and religious officials sponsored games to curry public favour — easier than opening aqueducts (3,700 words)

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