Thanks for this insight. Very helpful to understand the situation on the field.
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SamHalfcorpseto Europe@feddit.org•European Credit Card and digital euro is coming, end 2025English3·10 days agoSure. Wero is interesting because it is an official program but I am worried that it may not be so widespread. Here in Italy I never heard of it. Never seen anyone using it. Maybe it is new?
SamHalfcorpseto Europe@feddit.org•European Credit Card and digital euro is coming, end 2025English9·10 days agoHere in Italy we have Satispay. It is already quite big. I guess there are still some limitations but these are quickly fixed. Direct bank transfers and reduced fees Satispay
SamHalfcorpseto Europe@feddit.org•MEPs unite to demand urgent action on e-commerce, the Left also wants Amazon, Temu and Shein to be “banned from the EU”English1·28 days agoI read it but my reply was aimed at the general discussion vibe here, where many where expressing stronger opinions on the matter
SamHalfcorpseto Europe@feddit.org•MEPs unite to demand urgent action on e-commerce, the Left also wants Amazon, Temu and Shein to be “banned from the EU”English32·28 days agoI am aware that Amazon and other e-commerce giants have produced damages to our economies and that those huge profits do not drip down to the local communities but I do not agree that now we should hope for them to just disappear.
E-commerce won’t go away cause it is part of the technological progress and no one will stop using them on moral or ethical basis. They are here to stay and the sooner we accept it the sooner we can understand that these realities have to be at least reformed or forced to comply to regulations.
Hoping for people and economies to just radically change is in my opinion just delusional.
Asked Le Mistral on some ideas and I think they could be a starting point for a more productive discussion on this topic. Amazon and other big e-commerce corporations hinder progress on circular economy and on sustainable local commerce. How could these realities be reformed so to better help with these issues?
SamHalfcorpseOPto Europe@feddit.org•EU Parliament ethics system 'not fit for the job', EU expert saysEnglish2·1 month agoAnd yes the image is misleading sorry also for that
SamHalfcorpseOPto Europe@feddit.org•EU Parliament ethics system 'not fit for the job', EU expert saysEnglish3·1 month agoOP here, I fixed it. Thanks for the comment. My bad
SamHalfcorpseto News@lemmy.world•Trump takes birthright citizenship battle to the Supreme Court32·1 month agohey Gemini: Is this remark on the idea of removing birthright citizenship in the USA reasonable? If so why? If not why?
The remark presents a perspective on birthright citizenship that is not widely accepted by economists or demographers, and it contains several flawed assumptions and arguments. Here’s a breakdown: Points of Contention:
- Historical Context:
- While it’s true the 14th Amendment, which established birthright citizenship, was ratified after the Civil War, its primary purpose was to grant citizenship to formerly enslaved people and ensure their equal protection under the law. It wasn’t solely about increasing the population for economic growth.
- The idea that the US population was “significantly smaller and wanted to grow” is too simplistic. Population growth has always been a complex issue, influenced by various social, economic, and political factors.
- “Progress is ending/slowing down”:
- The claim that “progress is ending/slowing down” is subjective and debatable. While some sectors may experience slowdowns, others, like technology, continue to advance. Economic cycles also have periods of growth and slowdown.
- Economic growth is not ending.
- “Demand for human labor is declining”:
- While automation and technological advancements are changing the nature of work, they are not necessarily eliminating the overall demand for human labor. They are shifting the demand towards different skill sets.
- There is still a very large demand for human labor, but the type of labor demanded is shifting.
- “A shrinking population is a good thing”:
- A shrinking population can have severe economic consequences, including:
- A smaller workforce, leading to labor shortages.
- A reduced tax base, making it harder to fund social programs.
- Slower economic growth.
- An aging population, which puts strains on social security and healthcare systems.
- The concept that a shrinking population is universally “good” is not supported by mainstream economic thought.
- A shrinking population can have severe economic consequences, including:
- “Immigration is a bad thing”:
- Immigration has historically played a vital role in the US economy, providing a source of labor, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
- Immigrants often fill labor shortages in key sectors and contribute to economic growth.
- Immigration is a very complex issue, and to state that it is a bad thing is a gross over simplification.
- “Birthrate should drop lower to reduce the supply of workforce, keep up wages”:
- While it’s true that a tighter labor market can lead to higher wages, artificially suppressing the birthrate has long-term negative consequences, as mentioned earlier.
- Relying solely on a declining birthrate to manage wage levels is an unsustainable and ethically questionable approach.
- A declining birthrate can have major negative impacts on social security systems. In summary: The remark presents a simplistic and flawed view of economics, demographics, and history. It relies on generalizations and ignores the complex interplay of factors that influence population, labor markets, and economic growth.
- Historical Context:
Two balls is the secret. He/she has only one mouth. This meme is old but I still love it when I see it
Sorry guys but Soundcloud? Isn’t it based in Berlin? I am a long time user of SoundCloud and I like it
SamHalfcorpseto Europe@feddit.org•The EU can ban X and Facebook, and Poland should strive for itEnglish1·1 month agoEver heard of auto traslate? Is a feature most modern browser come included with
Jezz! how many companies are there? This is insane
SamHalfcorpseto News@lemmy.world•Exclusive: US health agency now says employees must respond to DOGE email19·2 months agoWould be nice if all workers were to give the same 5 answers
Trump can and will happen elsewhere, too.
This is so true, also here in europe we are not immune to this shit 😢
SamHalfcorpseto Caffè Italia•HP Omnibook X 14 con Snapdragon X Elite giù a 750€. È quasi pronto per i chromebook?2·2 months agoScusate la domanda ma sono poco informato, i laptop elite coi processori qualcomm vanno male?
SamHalfcorpseto Palestine@lemmy.ml•The Belgian 'justice machine' pursuing Israeli soldiers worldwide for Gaza war crimes5·2 months agoHistory is the final judge and is our duty to continue oppose and resist and to let future generations know what happened. No one said it will be easy but if we are not ready to do our part also us will be remembered as accomplices
SamHalfcorpseto Politica interna, europea e internazionale•Riarmo, la priorità dell’eurocommissaria estone e del ministro tedesco1·2 months agoLa medesima Kallas che dice che dobbiamo avere 27 eserciti separati così spendiamo tutti il triplo di quello che spenderemmo se avessimo forze armate in comune
No one is even interested like for Gaza