I don't cheer for war. The innocent people on both sides do not deserve to bear the consequences.
The Palestinian people have every right to want freedom and self-determination, but the violent actions of Hamas on October 7th were no way to achieve this.
A retaliation from Israel was an inevitable response, however their use of force to level Gaza is disproportionate.
How will this end?
Healthcare systems seem to be on the decline in rich western countries. An aging population will require more medical attention as well.
Is the West relying on technology to fill the gap?
With the expectation of continued progress in AI, will we start seeing medical tech take the place of a visit to the doctor in 5yrs time? Widespread use in 10yrs?
"When all the flows were added up from 1960 to 2017, a grim truth emerged: $62 trillion was drained out of the developing world, the equivalent of 620 Marshall Plans in today's dollars"
- Alex Gladstein, Hidden Repression
Thanks for the recommendation! Checking it out now 🤓