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62. Inspiration4
In September 2021, SpaceX made history with the launch of Inspiration4, the first all-civilian mission to orbit Earth. Unlike previous space tourism ventures by Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos, which lasted only minutes at the edge of space, Inspiration4 was a full-fledged orbital mission that circled the planet for three days. It was commanded by Jared Isaacman, a self-made billionaire, skilled pilot, and CEO of Shift4 Payments, who not only funded the mission but also transformed it into a philanthropic…-
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94. AI for Humans
AI for Humans has become a crucial topic as artificial intelligence continues to accelerate societal change at an unprecedented rate. In Austin, Elon Musk, alongside Shivon Zilis and their twins, experiences firsthand how AI is reshaping industries, moving far faster than historical technological shifts such as the Industrial and Digital Revolutions. Unlike previous advancements that took decades to fully integrate, AI's rapid emergence in early 2023 transformed workplaces, creative fields, and everyday…-
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A Confidential Visit
A Confidential Visit unfolds between December 11 and 14, with Major Anderson at Fort Moultrie caught in the rising tensions that define the increasingly volatile political climate of Charleston Harbor. As tensions escalate and the threat of conflict looms, Captain Truman Seymour, a seasoned artillery officer with experience in combat, arrives at the fort to deliver a memorandum outlining a detailed defensive strategy. Seymour warns Anderson of the likelihood of deceptive tactics being used by the…-
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Salute
Salute marked a turning point in morale and symbolism for the besieged soldiers inside Fort Sumter. The atmosphere inside the fort had grown increasingly grim, not just because of dwindling supplies but also from emotional and psychological exhaustion. Asst. Surgeon Samuel Crawford, who had once maintained an optimistic tone in his letters, now confessed to his brother that he felt physically and mentally drained. The intense stress and constant anticipation of attack weighed on every man stationed within…-
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The Correspondent
The Correspondent, William Russell, found himself increasingly skeptical about the possibility of restoring the Union during his April 3 meeting with Southern commissioners Martin Crawford and John Forsyth. As he noted in his diary, the commissioners conveyed an air of entitlement, believing they were representatives of a foreign nation engaged in negotiations with "Yankeedom." Their indignation was palpable, as they expressed frustration over the government’s refusal to engage with them on matters…-
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Sources and Acknowledgments
Sources and Acknowledgments is an important section of The Demon of Unrest, where the author delves into the research process and the individuals who contributed to the development of the book. The journey began in early 2020, amidst the global upheaval of the COVID pandemic. At this time, the author became deeply interested in the Civil War, especially the pivotal events at Fort Sumter. The social and political unrest caused by the pandemic made the author question the origins of the war and prompted a…-
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Chapter 24: America _1950s
Chapter 24 explores the turbulent 1950s in the United States during the Cold War, focusing on the troubling relationship between America’s racial segregation laws and the Nazi policies that inspired them. The chapter draws attention to how Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime used America’s segregated society as a model for their own discriminatory practices, particularly in terms of the racial segregation laws enforced in the Southern states. While the United States positioned itself as a rising global…-
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Chapter 23: In Opposition
Chapter 23: In Opposition starts with an early yet impactful moment in John Lewis’s political career when he met President George W. Bush in February 2001. This meeting marked a significant point in the hopes for bipartisanship as Bush, the newly elected president, aimed to bridge the divide between political parties in an era that was already defined by partisan conflict. However, this brief sense of unity was shattered only a few months later by the devastating events of the September 11 attacks. As…-
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Cyrus Shams
Cyrus Shams lies in his unkempt room, consumed by a mixture of desperation and frustration. His space is filled with the remnants of his chaotic existence: an old mattress stained with the marks of countless sleepless nights, and the musty scent of cigarette smoke that refuses to dissipate. Despite his efforts to mask the smell with a cheap air freshener, the room feels more like a reflection of his inner turmoil, a place where dreams and aspirations have been buried under the weight of addiction and…-
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Sunday
Sunday was a day filled with reflection and connection for Cyrus Shams and Zee Novak as they found themselves at ease in Brooklyn, sharing a casual evening together. Sitting side by side, eating pizza and watching TV, the two friends exchanged lighthearted banter and engaged in deeper conversations about life’s complexities. Zee brought up the ironic nature of being in a city teeming with opportunities, yet still choosing to do nothing, tying it to the concept of "opportunity cost." In a humorous debate,…-
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