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The year is 2043, elderly euthanise rather than await medical treatment. 4000 landlords own 90% of property in the UK, rents are 60% of income, raised 10% per year. Looming population decline threatens demand for ever greedy passive incomes. Banks continue to loan, governments still fuel the Bourgeoisie. Still mysterious the absence of revolution.

#Distopian #Economics #Community #SocialTrends #BirthRate #Bbc #Ons #TaxReform #Commerce #Property #Renting

bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cnvj3j

BBC NewsFertility rate in England and Wales drops to new lowJust over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decades

### Criticizing #Israel? #Nonprofits Could Lose #Tax-Exempt Status Without Due Process

> That’s because a bill that passed the #House with broad #bipartisan support in #April — after which a companion bill was immediately introduced in the #Senate — would empower the secretary of the #Treasury to #revoke the nonprofit status of any organization deemed “#terrorist supporting.”

#distopian #ministryoftruth

theintercept.com/2024/05/10/te

The Intercept · Criticizing Israel? Nonprofit Media Could Lose Tax-Exempt Status Without Due ProcessBy Seth Stern

Two doors away the Music Lover, whose 2nd floor window aims at us, was listening to trance rap music. It sounded so angry. I don't get it, I suppose it's the era, but I don't like distopian movies and TV either, so I don't get it.

He is be very intentional in what he listens to, he seems to be really listening, occasionally repeating a cut. But I'm not hearing the Sinatra nor disco nor occasional showtunes that he liked a couple years ago.

A few months ago a friend of mine encouraged me to try an #audiobook ... #ReadyPlayerOne , and since then I've been hooked.

I am not a book reader, as I find the practice uncomfortable and am unable to maintain concentratation. With the audio format, I've devoured several books and have especially enjoyed ones with a #distopian or a #scifi twist.

Said friend also has a great taste and feeds me awesome recommendations!

Favorites:
#2034
#HailMary
#EndersGame
#orwell 's #1984