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  1. 🎓 We are hiring!

    The Research Training Group 2571 “Empires: Dynamic Change, Temporality and Post-Imperial Orders” invites applications for 4 three-year (65%) postgraduate positions (f/m/d). Start: 1 November 2026, ID no. 00005001.

    ⏰ Application deadline: 21 June 2026.

    Please apply exclusively via the university portal: uni-freiburg.de/en/job/0000500 (email submissions not accepted).

    We offer a structured doctoral programme, international networking, and a supportive environment across multiple disciplines (History, Sociology, Political Science, Islamic Studies, and more). We strongly encourage international applicants.

    @unifreiburg @dfg_public @empires @mehlera @jabunna @ManuelaBoatca @histodons @fs_islamwissenschaft @sociology @politicalscience

    #academicjobs #stellenanzeige #academicmastodon #phd #histodons #empires #history #academia #phdpositions #politicalscience #decolonial #callforapplications

  2. A brief history lesson that sort of works from the middle out with about the kind of sideways conclusion you’d expect. martinbihl.com/business-thinki #globalpower #worldhistory #empires #France #England

  3. A brief history lesson that sort of works from the middle out with about the kind of sideways conclusion you’d expect. martinbihl.com/business-thinki #globalpower #worldhistory #empires #France #England

  4. The Rise of the U.S. Creator Economy: From Side Hustles to Digital Empires

    The Creator Economy Boom: How Digital Talent Is Building a $500 Billion Industry From side hustles to scalable…
    #Economy #creator #Digital #empires #from #hustles #of #rise #side #the #TO #US
    europesays.com/2946912/

  5. Dear Friends of Idiots, (not you, me neither),

    #Empires fall. Who knew? Practically everyone here and there.

    For example The remnants of the BE (British Empire) is supporting war and wondering why attacks are happening on its watch.
    theguardian.com/world/2026/mar

    Luckily His Majesties Government is planning to move all our richest, tax avoiders (Princely Charles and ilk) into council housing. Sooner the better. We need the land and shores (Yes the tax evader owns our shoreline) to feed our people something called 'unaffordable' nutrition.

    Is it similar in your part of the world?
    Peace Be with you [Good plan?]

    Meanwhile in happier news:

    - Birdies DO eat shredded wheat
    - The dithering, fool brigade in USA! USA! are retreating further into their inevitable chaos.
    - I may be using a hand saw to prepare my garden for our already started #seedlings. #Garden is tiny but there is a path to clear.

    🌱 :agummyhug: ✅

  6. Dear Friends of Idiots, (not you, me neither),

    #Empires fall. Who knew? Practically everyone here and there.

    For example The remnants of the BE (British Empire) is supporting war and wondering why attacks are happening on its watch.
    theguardian.com/world/2026/mar

    Luckily His Majesties Government is planning to move all our richest, tax avoiders (Princely Charles and ilk) into council housing. Sooner the better. We need the land and shores (Yes the tax evader owns our shoreline) to feed our people something called 'unaffordable' nutrition.

    Is it similar in your part of the world?
    Peace Be with you [Good plan?]

    Meanwhile in happier news:

    - Birdies DO eat shredded wheat
    - The dithering, fool brigade in USA! USA! are retreating further into their inevitable chaos.
    - I may be using a hand saw to prepare my garden for our already started #seedlings. #Garden is tiny but there is a path to clear.

    🌱 :agummyhug: ✅

  7. Dear Friends of Idiots, (not you, me neither),

    #Empires fall. Who knew? Practically everyone here and there.

    For example The remnants of the BE (British Empire) is supporting war and wondering why attacks are happening on its watch.
    theguardian.com/world/2026/mar

    Luckily His Majesties Government is planning to move all our richest, tax avoiders (Princely Charles and ilk) into council housing. Sooner the better. We need the land and shores (Yes the tax evader owns our shoreline) to feed our people something called 'unaffordable' nutrition.

    Is it similar in your part of the world?
    Peace Be with you [Good plan?]

    Meanwhile in happier news:

    - Birdies DO eat shredded wheat
    - The dithering, fool brigade in USA! USA! are retreating further into their inevitable chaos.
    - I may be using a hand saw to prepare my garden for our already started #seedlings. #Garden is tiny but there is a path to clear.

    🌱 :agummyhug: ✅

  8. President Cal Bradford to Sinatra ( the Musk like character Samantha Redmond in Paradise show-) —-so true 👇

    After she told him their redundancies had redundancies for the bunker:

    “This gig has me learning a little history. One thing Ive learned. Empires don’t fall on lack of preparation. Nope- they fall high on their horses…and loaded with redundancies.”

    How true Cal- how true!!

    #history #howempiresfall #empires

  9. President Cal Bradford to Sinatra ( the Musk like character Samantha Redmond in Paradise show-) —-so true 👇

    After she told him their redundancies had redundancies for the bunker:

    “This gig has me learning a little history. One thing Ive learned. Empires don’t fall on lack of preparation. Nope- they fall high on their horses…and loaded with redundancies.”

    How true Cal- how true!!

    #history #howempiresfall #empires

  10. President Cal Bradford to Sinatra ( the Musk like character Samantha Redmond in Paradise show-) —-so true 👇

    After she told him their redundancies had redundancies for the bunker:

    “This gig has me learning a little history. One thing Ive learned. Empires don’t fall on lack of preparation. Nope- they fall high on their horses…and loaded with redundancies.”

    How true Cal- how true!!

    #history #howempiresfall #empires

  11. President Cal Bradford to Sinatra ( the Musk like character Samantha Redmond in Paradise show-) —-so true 👇

    After she told him their redundancies had redundancies for the bunker:

    “This gig has me learning a little history. One thing Ive learned. Empires don’t fall on lack of preparation. Nope- they fall high on their horses…and loaded with redundancies.”

    How true Cal- how true!!

    #history #howempiresfall #empires

  12. Was wondering about the duration of empires as USA appears to be sunsetting.
    Knew that the western part of the Roman Empire had collapsed after about 5 centuries, but hadn't realised that the eastern part had lingered for another thousand years.
    Didn't know about the long-lived Kanem–Bornu Empire (c. 700 - 1893) or the Kingdom of Kush (780 BC - 1130).
    Perhaps USA, too, will be forgotten in the mists of time🤔
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_
    #empires

  13. Was wondering about the duration of empires as USA appears to be sunsetting.
    Knew that the western part of the Roman Empire had collapsed after about 5 centuries, but hadn't realised that the eastern part had lingered for another thousand years.
    Didn't know about the long-lived Kanem–Bornu Empire (c. 700 - 1893) or the Kingdom of Kush (780 BC - 1130).
    Perhaps USA, too, will be forgotten in the mists of time🤔
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_
    #empires

  14. Was wondering about the duration of empires as USA appears to be sunsetting.
    Knew that the western part of the Roman Empire had collapsed after about 5 centuries, but hadn't realised that the eastern part had lingered for another thousand years.
    Didn't know about the long-lived Kanem–Bornu Empire (c. 700 - 1893) or the Kingdom of Kush (780 BC - 1130).
    Perhaps USA, too, will be forgotten in the mists of time🤔
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_
    #empires

  15. Was wondering about the duration of empires as USA appears to be sunsetting.
    Knew that the western part of the Roman Empire had collapsed after about 5 centuries, but hadn't realised that the eastern part had lingered for another thousand years.
    Didn't know about the long-lived Kanem–Bornu Empire (c. 700 - 1893) or the Kingdom of Kush (780 BC - 1130).
    Perhaps USA, too, will be forgotten in the mists of time🤔
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_
    #empires

  16. Was wondering about the duration of empires as USA appears to be sunsetting.
    Knew that the western part of the Roman Empire had collapsed after about 5 centuries, but hadn't realised that the eastern part had lingered for another thousand years.
    Didn't know about the long-lived Kanem–Bornu Empire (c. 700 - 1893) or the Kingdom of Kush (780 BC - 1130).
    Perhaps USA, too, will be forgotten in the mists of time🤔
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_
    #empires

  17. Sédentarité → États → Empires : compétition comme matrice étatique

    Sédentarité = concentration → opportunité centralisation techno-bureaucratique (État). Compétition cités → États ; États → empires. Dynamique systémique depuis Mésopotamie : États naissent de rivalités internes/externes. #Sédentarité #État #Compétition #Empires 1. Sédentarité : opportunité centralisation Concentration démographique : Nomades : dispersion naturelle Villages : tensions locales Villes :…

    homohortus31.wordpress.com/202

  18. Sédentarité → États → Empires : compétition comme matrice étatique

    Sédentarité = concentration → opportunité centralisation techno-bureaucratique (État). Compétition cités → États ; États → empires. Dynamique systémique depuis Mésopotamie : États naissent de rivalités internes/externes. #Sédentarité #État #Compétition #Empires 1. Sédentarité : opportunité centralisation Concentration démographique : Nomades : dispersion naturelle Villages : tensions locales Villes :…

    homohortus31.wordpress.com/202

  19. "The Kingdom of God is within you." -- the historical #Jesus.
    How much of the #divine life & spirit do I allow to flow in & thru me? Politically, Jesus takes on all #empires & #kingdoms, saying they can be #idols. bit.ly/453ossb

  20. "The Kingdom of God is within you." -- the historical #Jesus.
    How much of the #divine life & spirit do I allow to flow in & thru me? Politically, Jesus takes on all #empires & #kingdoms, saying they can be #idols. bit.ly/453ossb

  21. "The Kingdom of God is within you." -- the historical #Jesus.
    How much of the #divine life & spirit do I allow to flow in & thru me? Politically, Jesus takes on all #empires & #kingdoms, saying they can be #idols. bit.ly/453ossb

  22. "The Kingdom of God is within you." -- the historical #Jesus.
    How much of the #divine life & spirit do I allow to flow in & thru me? Politically, Jesus takes on all #empires & #kingdoms, saying they can be #idols. bit.ly/453ossb

  23. In this #HotTake I explore a new #idea of #world #citizenship for everyone.

    No #passport needed, just have one #border - #life itself.

    Have a couple world laws any #region enforces about ones well being, but don't #weaponize things on that level. Leave the rest up to individual #cities to cultivate.

    This is about #respect, #culture #conservation and #human #dignity. Throughout #locations where only common ground makes decisions, rather than #laws or #empires instead.

  24. In this #HotTake I explore a new #idea of #world #citizenship for everyone.

    No #passport needed, just have one #border - #life itself.

    Have a couple world laws any #region enforces about ones well being, but don't #weaponize things on that level. Leave the rest up to individual #cities to cultivate.

    This is about #respect, #culture #conservation and #human #dignity. Throughout #locations where only common ground makes decisions, rather than #laws or #empires instead.

  25. In this #HotTake I explore a new #idea of #world #citizenship for everyone.

    No #passport needed, just have one #border - #life itself.

    Have a couple world laws any #region enforces about ones well being, but don't #weaponize things on that level. Leave the rest up to individual #cities to cultivate.

    This is about #respect, #culture #conservation and #human #dignity. Throughout #locations where only common ground makes decisions, rather than #laws or #empires instead.

  26. In this #HotTake I explore a new #idea of #world #citizenship for everyone.

    No #passport needed, just have one #border - #life itself.

    Have a couple world laws any #region enforces about ones well being, but don't #weaponize things on that level. Leave the rest up to individual #cities to cultivate.

    This is about #respect, #culture #conservation and #human #dignity. Throughout #locations where only common ground makes decisions, rather than #laws or #empires instead.

  27. In this #HotTake I explore a new #idea of #world #citizenship for everyone.

    No #passport needed, just have one #border - #life itself.

    Have a couple world laws any #region enforces about ones well being, but don't #weaponize things on that level. Leave the rest up to individual #cities to cultivate.

    This is about #respect, #culture #conservation and #human #dignity. Throughout #locations where only common ground makes decisions, rather than #laws or #empires instead.

  28. The #Illusion of #News: How #Media Shapes Our #Reality

    In today’s fast-paced #world, media is more powerful than ever. It’s the guiding force that shapes how we perceive the world around us—what’s right, what’s wrong, and what matters most. But is everything we see in the headlines the full #truth, or are we simply being sold a #story? Just like the world of The #Matrix, where nothing is as it seems, modern media has become a world of its own, full of illusions that bend our perception of reality.

    The Power of the #Narrative

    Media doesn’t just report facts—it shapes them. News outlets have the #power to edit, #frame, and present #information in a way that turns an event into a narrative. Think of how movies like #Inception warp our understanding of dreams, bending reality to their will. Similarly, the media molds #facts to fit a certain #agenda. Every #headline is carefully crafted, designed to stir #emotions, provoke #reactions, and create the perfect narrative. This ‘storytelling’ makes the complex seem simple, the chaotic seem controlled, and the dangerous seem inevitable. It’s a well-rehearsed play where the #audience never sees the strings pulling the action.

    This #manipulation is subtle but powerful. It’s not enough to tell #people what’s happening—they need to feel it. It’s like the dramatic twists in Game of Thrones—when something unexpected happens, we don’t just accept it; we believe it, because the narrative has been built to make it seem inevitable.

    The Danger of Simplified Truths

    But what happens when we only get part of the story? When the media selectively picks what to show, the #context is lost. It’s like watching a superhero movie where we only see the final #battle, but not the years of struggle that led to it. A single image or a brief video clip can tell a thousand stories, but it’s only one piece of a much bigger picture. This selective framing means we’re often left with a warped version of reality—one that’s easier to digest but far from the truth.

    Take the ongoing conflicts around the world. Media outlets constantly bombard us with images of #missiles and #destruction, but how often do we hear about the diplomats behind the scenes, working tirelessly for #peace? How many stories are ignored because they don’t fit the drama-driven narrative? The media loves the #spectacle, but the quiet moments of #diplomacy are too boring for headlines. We’ve become so used to the noise that we fail to notice the subtle hum of reason.

    Critical Thinking Is the Key to Freedom

    When media outlets dominate the conversation, it’s easy to forget that there are other ways to see the world. In Star Wars, the Rebellion fights against the #Empire’s narrative, which presents itself as the ultimate #authority. Similarly, we must challenge the narrative that media feeds us. If we don’t question the stories we’re told, we risk losing our ability to think critically. Like Neo in The Matrix, we have to decide whether we want to take the red pill and see the truth, or continue living in the comforting illusion created by the media.

    #Freedom isn’t just about having #access to information—it’s about having the ability to interpret it for ourselves. Critical thinking is the only tool we have to cut through the noise. If we allow ourselves to passively #consume the news without #questioning its source or motives, we’re simply accepting a version of reality that has been carefully packaged for us.

    Conclusion: Reclaiming Our Power

    In the end, the media’s greatest trick is convincing us that their version of the world is the only one that matters. But just like in The Truman Show, we have the power to break out of the constructed reality and start questioning the world around us. We need to look beyond the headlines, challenge the narratives, and dig deeper into the stories that truly matter.

    As Spider-Man teaches us, “With great power comes great responsibility.” The media has great power, but so do we. The question is: will we continue to let them #control the narrative, or will we take control of our own #understanding of the world?

    #war #terror #conspiracy #press #journalism #propaganda #fake #fakenews #fact #military #warfare #politics #government #system #criticism #system #capitalism #finance #oligarchy #orwell #manipulation #elite #worldorder #future #society #resistance #destiny

  29. The #Illusion of #News: How #Media Shapes Our #Reality

    In today’s fast-paced #world, media is more powerful than ever. It’s the guiding force that shapes how we perceive the world around us—what’s right, what’s wrong, and what matters most. But is everything we see in the headlines the full #truth, or are we simply being sold a #story? Just like the world of The #Matrix, where nothing is as it seems, modern media has become a world of its own, full of illusions that bend our perception of reality.

    The Power of the #Narrative

    Media doesn’t just report facts—it shapes them. News outlets have the #power to edit, #frame, and present #information in a way that turns an event into a narrative. Think of how movies like #Inception warp our understanding of dreams, bending reality to their will. Similarly, the media molds #facts to fit a certain #agenda. Every #headline is carefully crafted, designed to stir #emotions, provoke #reactions, and create the perfect narrative. This ‘storytelling’ makes the complex seem simple, the chaotic seem controlled, and the dangerous seem inevitable. It’s a well-rehearsed play where the #audience never sees the strings pulling the action.

    This #manipulation is subtle but powerful. It’s not enough to tell #people what’s happening—they need to feel it. It’s like the dramatic twists in Game of Thrones—when something unexpected happens, we don’t just accept it; we believe it, because the narrative has been built to make it seem inevitable.

    The Danger of Simplified Truths

    But what happens when we only get part of the story? When the media selectively picks what to show, the #context is lost. It’s like watching a superhero movie where we only see the final #battle, but not the years of struggle that led to it. A single image or a brief video clip can tell a thousand stories, but it’s only one piece of a much bigger picture. This selective framing means we’re often left with a warped version of reality—one that’s easier to digest but far from the truth.

    Take the ongoing conflicts around the world. Media outlets constantly bombard us with images of #missiles and #destruction, but how often do we hear about the diplomats behind the scenes, working tirelessly for #peace? How many stories are ignored because they don’t fit the drama-driven narrative? The media loves the #spectacle, but the quiet moments of #diplomacy are too boring for headlines. We’ve become so used to the noise that we fail to notice the subtle hum of reason.

    Critical Thinking Is the Key to Freedom

    When media outlets dominate the conversation, it’s easy to forget that there are other ways to see the world. In Star Wars, the Rebellion fights against the #Empire’s narrative, which presents itself as the ultimate #authority. Similarly, we must challenge the narrative that media feeds us. If we don’t question the stories we’re told, we risk losing our ability to think critically. Like Neo in The Matrix, we have to decide whether we want to take the red pill and see the truth, or continue living in the comforting illusion created by the media.

    #Freedom isn’t just about having #access to information—it’s about having the ability to interpret it for ourselves. Critical thinking is the only tool we have to cut through the noise. If we allow ourselves to passively #consume the news without #questioning its source or motives, we’re simply accepting a version of reality that has been carefully packaged for us.

    Conclusion: Reclaiming Our Power

    In the end, the media’s greatest trick is convincing us that their version of the world is the only one that matters. But just like in The Truman Show, we have the power to break out of the constructed reality and start questioning the world around us. We need to look beyond the headlines, challenge the narratives, and dig deeper into the stories that truly matter.

    As Spider-Man teaches us, “With great power comes great responsibility.” The media has great power, but so do we. The question is: will we continue to let them #control the narrative, or will we take control of our own #understanding of the world?

    #war #terror #conspiracy #press #journalism #propaganda #fake #fakenews #fact #military #warfare #politics #government #system #criticism #system #capitalism #finance #oligarchy #orwell #manipulation #elite #worldorder #future #society #resistance #destiny

  30. The #Illusion of #News: How #Media Shapes Our #Reality

    In today’s fast-paced #world, media is more powerful than ever. It’s the guiding force that shapes how we perceive the world around us—what’s right, what’s wrong, and what matters most. But is everything we see in the headlines the full #truth, or are we simply being sold a #story? Just like the world of The #Matrix, where nothing is as it seems, modern media has become a world of its own, full of illusions that bend our perception of reality.

    The Power of the #Narrative

    Media doesn’t just report facts—it shapes them. News outlets have the #power to edit, #frame, and present #information in a way that turns an event into a narrative. Think of how movies like #Inception warp our understanding of dreams, bending reality to their will. Similarly, the media molds #facts to fit a certain #agenda. Every #headline is carefully crafted, designed to stir #emotions, provoke #reactions, and create the perfect narrative. This ‘storytelling’ makes the complex seem simple, the chaotic seem controlled, and the dangerous seem inevitable. It’s a well-rehearsed play where the #audience never sees the strings pulling the action.

    This #manipulation is subtle but powerful. It’s not enough to tell #people what’s happening—they need to feel it. It’s like the dramatic twists in Game of Thrones—when something unexpected happens, we don’t just accept it; we believe it, because the narrative has been built to make it seem inevitable.

    The Danger of Simplified Truths

    But what happens when we only get part of the story? When the media selectively picks what to show, the #context is lost. It’s like watching a superhero movie where we only see the final #battle, but not the years of struggle that led to it. A single image or a brief video clip can tell a thousand stories, but it’s only one piece of a much bigger picture. This selective framing means we’re often left with a warped version of reality—one that’s easier to digest but far from the truth.

    Take the ongoing conflicts around the world. Media outlets constantly bombard us with images of #missiles and #destruction, but how often do we hear about the diplomats behind the scenes, working tirelessly for #peace? How many stories are ignored because they don’t fit the drama-driven narrative? The media loves the #spectacle, but the quiet moments of #diplomacy are too boring for headlines. We’ve become so used to the noise that we fail to notice the subtle hum of reason.

    Critical Thinking Is the Key to Freedom

    When media outlets dominate the conversation, it’s easy to forget that there are other ways to see the world. In Star Wars, the Rebellion fights against the #Empire’s narrative, which presents itself as the ultimate #authority. Similarly, we must challenge the narrative that media feeds us. If we don’t question the stories we’re told, we risk losing our ability to think critically. Like Neo in The Matrix, we have to decide whether we want to take the red pill and see the truth, or continue living in the comforting illusion created by the media.

    #Freedom isn’t just about having #access to information—it’s about having the ability to interpret it for ourselves. Critical thinking is the only tool we have to cut through the noise. If we allow ourselves to passively #consume the news without #questioning its source or motives, we’re simply accepting a version of reality that has been carefully packaged for us.

    Conclusion: Reclaiming Our Power

    In the end, the media’s greatest trick is convincing us that their version of the world is the only one that matters. But just like in The Truman Show, we have the power to break out of the constructed reality and start questioning the world around us. We need to look beyond the headlines, challenge the narratives, and dig deeper into the stories that truly matter.

    As Spider-Man teaches us, “With great power comes great responsibility.” The media has great power, but so do we. The question is: will we continue to let them #control the narrative, or will we take control of our own #understanding of the world?

    #war #terror #conspiracy #press #journalism #propaganda #fake #fakenews #fact #military #warfare #politics #government #system #criticism #system #capitalism #finance #oligarchy #orwell #manipulation #elite #worldorder #future #society #resistance #destiny

  31. If the key to global power was obvious, everyone would have it and then no one would be powerful. So here are some very un-obvious thoughts about it: martinbihl.com/business-thinki #globalpower #worldhistory #empires #France #England

  32. If the key to global power was obvious, everyone would have it and then no one would be powerful. So here are some very un-obvious thoughts about it: martinbihl.com/business-thinki #globalpower #worldhistory #empires #France #England

  33. In #country after country we see white men building #empires on the sweat and suffering of colored #people.

    Martin Luther King Jr., Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?

    #quote #quotes

  34. In #country after country we see white men building #empires on the sweat and suffering of colored #people.

    Martin Luther King Jr., Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?

    #quote #quotes

  35. In #country after country we see white men building #empires on the sweat and suffering of colored #people.

    Martin Luther King Jr., Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?

    #quote #quotes