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The Buddhist Ethics of Killing

March 5, 2023March 4, 2023 Gabriel Fanchini

“The monk pulled back his saffron robes to reveal his Smith & Wesson handgun.”

Buddhist lethality is a complex topic debated in various academic and philosophical circles. These discussions have ripple effects on policy and foreign attitudes, centre around Buddhism’s … Continue reading

Through the Looking Glass: A Reflection on the Pre-Colonial Mirage

February 7, 2023February 6, 2023 Gabriel Fanchini

Nsuo a edo wo na eko w’ahina mu

In the Akan language of Twi, “Only the water that was meant for you, enters your pot.”

The consensus in Africa has been that the allocation of power, resources, and attention has … Continue reading

America’s War on Monopolies: the Threat of Capturing Markets and Liberties

November 17, 2022November 16, 2022 Gabriel Fanchini

In July 1944, still celebrating the success of D-Day, economic thinkers from around the world gathered in Bretton, New Hampshire, to establish the first International Monetary Fund. Like the nymph Calypso from Homer’s Odyssey, these delegates from 44 … Continue reading

Death by Trade

October 30, 2022October 24, 2022 Gabriel Fanchini

Opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. have risen significantly since 1999 whilst also exhibiting geographic variation. A focus on foreign trade-related jobs is vital, and perhaps more significant, than other forms of failure in relation to the rise of Opioid usage.