#social-contract
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The US government is facing a crisis of legitimacy | Daniel Mendiola

The Trump administration's actions have dismantled the social contract and constitutional legitimacy through rule-breaking, rights reversals, and complicity in extrajudicial abuses.

Philosophy

fromAeon

5 days ago

A deathbed scenario raises the question: how much power should a promise hold? | Aeon Videos

Promises should be binding but can be morally overridden when consequences, circumstances, or competing duties justify breaking them.

Startup companies

fromFortune

2 months ago

The Windsurf and Scale deals underscore a fragile reality for startup employees

The social contract between startup employees and founders is under strain due to recent high-profile acquihires.

Startup companies

fromFortune

2 months ago

The changing nature of startup employment, OpenAI's e-commerce ambitions, and Powell's future

Joining a startup involves significant risk, and recent events have highlighted serious concerns about employee treatment in high-stakes deals.

Higher education

fromwww.independent.co.uk

4 months ago

Why it's so hard for young people to get a job right now and what needs to change

Many graduates are struggling to secure jobs, often being considered overqualified for basic roles, reflecting a shift in job market dynamics.

OMG science

fromThe Atlantic

5 months ago

America and Its Universities Need a New Social Contract

U.S. education funding prioritizes STEM over citizenship; universities must adapt to serve both society and themselves.

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