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I stumbled upon this article the other day and found it absolutely mind-blowing. We all know the story of Haiti and its independence, but I had no idea King Henri Christophe built such an imposing palace just to prove to the Europeans that free Black people could build and rule with the same greatness. The story behind how he defied the norms of the time is super interesting, definitely worth a read.

https://www.lyxplanet.com/sans-souci-the-caribbean-palace-built-by-a-former-slave-to-humble-europe/

I was looking for updates on health crises in Central Africa and found this deep dive into the situation in the DRC. It goes beyond the standard news ticker to show exactly what communities and health workers are navigating right now. Sharing it here because it sheds light on a critical situation that deserves much more mainstream attention and nuanced understanding.

https://www.truthdig.com/articles/in-the-drc-a-newly-complex-ebola-emergency/

The Enigma of the Forgotten Crypts of the Caucasus

Somewhere in the woods

Cities Built Into the Cliffside

Buenas, comunidad. Quería compartirles este reportaje porque toca una problemática que resuena en toda la región: el desplazamiento de pueblos originarios por la violencia y el abandono estatal. El enfoque fotográfico es impactante pero muy humano. Se los dejo por aquí. ¿Cómo ven este panorama?

https://www.truthdig.com/photo-essays/tras-resistir-a-los-narcos-los-pueblos-indigenas-de-mexico-estan-siendo-borrados-del-mapa/

Hey everyone, I just finished reading this really interesting breakdown of North Sentinel Island and the history of those who tried to contact the tribe. It got me thinking about the modern world's obsession with contacting isolated groups and the tragic outcomes it usually brings.

The article gives a really clean, respectful overview of the situation and the strict "eyes on, hands off" policy. I’m curious to know your perspective: do you think humanity will ever manage to fully leave them in peace, or will modern tech eventually breach their isolation?

Let me know what you think of the read!
https://www.lyxplanet.com/north-sentinel-island/

Photo by Henrique Ferreira

Just came across this article discussing Sam Altman’s perspective on the future of AI and humanity. It’s a pretty wild take that definitely makes you stop and think about where we’re headed. What do you guys make of this? Is it a realistic concern or just hyperbole?

What do you guys think?

A beautiful place! 😍