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I do not know how Iraq was in 1970, but Syrian government survived several elections, 6 years of civil war and international sanctions. I guess this 'represive murdering regime' is better than 'islamist paradise' terrorists are pushing.

It is all sunny, until you try to register a company.

Syria was liberal in the sense it had multiple religions, bikini on beach and shorts in mosque. It also had elections, state/religion separation, female politicians...

Syria was fairly liberal and diverse country before all this started.

This is 'cheat sheet'; short and handy reference for making a quick decision. Full reference is probably a few tons of books.

I feel that someone who just uses instinct, will make faster and better decision, even with all the biases and cognitive illusions.

"Faith" that HN comments is relevant source of information, sifting through hundreds of post to find one relevant is not worth it.

I get better results from Twitter, Reddit...

I lost faith in HN crowd when hyperloop started. California can not even replicate 40 years old TGV, but somehow it will build space-like technology for fraction of price.

And than there are politics. Entire world should accept millions of refugees. But SF is different, and should not even host 400 homeless who arrive every year.

Oriental Institute youtube channel has some great videos.

Comparing apples and melons.

Weibo has very strong payment system.