THE PERFECT STORM: Are We Witnessing the End of the Modern World?

 

Predicting death, catastrophe and beyond....

In today’s world, we’re navigating a landscape of unprecedented challenges—troubles that feel uniquely tied to this moment in history.

From the lingering echoes of the global financial crisis to technological meltdowns that disrupt our daily lives, the stakes seem higher than ever.

Artificial intelligence, once a sci-fi fantasy, is inching closer to dominating our systems, raising fears of a world where humans lose control.

Meanwhile, the specter of full-scale, computerized global war looms large, threatening a conflict fought not just with soldiers but with code and machines.

Beyond the digital realm, nature itself seems to be turning against us.

Fresh water shortages are becoming a harsh reality in many regions, while peak oil whispers warnings of an energy-starved future.

Terrorists acquiring nuclear devices—a nightmare once confined to thriller novels—feels disturbingly plausible in an age of porous borders and unchecked proliferation.

Pandemics, like the ones we’ve recently endured, expose our vulnerabilities, and crop failures signal a food supply teetering on the edge.

Add climate change to the mix—rising temperatures, extreme weather, and shrinking coastlines—and it’s hard not to feel like we’re standing on a precipice.

For some, these converging crises are more than just bad luck.

Contemporary prophets—whether religious, philosophical, or even scientific—have begun to interpret these events as harbingers of the modern world’s demise.

They point to ancient predictions and modern data alike, suggesting that this cascade of disasters might be the unraveling of the civilization we’ve built.

Are we witnessing the end of an era, a collapse brought on by our own hubris, innovation, and neglect?

Or is this simply the growing pains of a world in transition, a chaotic prelude to something new?

The truth is, no one knows for sure.

History has seen societies rise and fall under the weight of their own challenges, yet humanity has a knack for adaptation.

Still, the sheer scale and interconnectedness of today’s troubles—economic, technological, environmental, and geopolitical—make this moment feel different.

It’s a perfect storm, one that demands we pay attention, not just to the headlines, but to the bigger picture they paint.

What do you think?

Are these the signs of an impending end, or a call to rethink how we live in this fragile, fast-changing world?

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NEW YORK: Legislators Urge for the Acceleration of Casino Licensing Process

New York state legislators are eager to push forward the process of awarding casino licenses in the New York City vicinity, throwing support behind legislation that would expedite the current casino licensing schedule.

Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Queens) and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow (D-Mount Vernon) have advocated for a bill during the closing period of the legislative session that would require the submission of bids for the three gaming licenses to be due by July 31 of this year. Additionally, the proposal demands that the state gaming commission grant these licenses by March 31 of the following year.

Contrarily, the state gaming commission had previously disclosed that the licenses wouldn’t be granted until Dec. 31, 2025. This announcement has incited criticism from high-ranking casino executives, including those from Sands who aspire to construct a casino at the Nassau Coliseum hub on Long Island.

There are suggestions from certain sources within the industry that this protracted timeline potentially favors bidders who are grappling with political opposition or ongoing issues related to zoning or land-use.

Candidates such as Mets owner Steve Cohen, who envisions creating an $8 billion casino and entertainment complex next to Queens’ Citi Field, and the Related Companies/Caesars, which proposes a $12 billion casino/office tower combination in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards, may find such a timeline advantageous.

The proposed expedited timeline tends to be more beneficial for pre-existing slot parlors like Resorts World at the Aqueduct race track and MGM Empire City at Yonkers raceway, who are striving to convert their current operations by adding live card table games.

Addabbo and Pretlow assert that they are not attempting to skew the process in anyone’s favor.

They claim their motivation is to expedite job creation and to bolster the state’s revenue stream significantly.

“Delays and inefficiencies plague the current process,” declared Addabbo, whose electoral district encompasses Genting’s Resorts World betting parlor at Aqueduct.

“Prompt action is necessary and at least 5,000 jobs are tied up in the approval process,” he added.

Each candidate for a license would be required to pay the state an upfront fee of at least $500 million.

Addabbo highlighted that the new legislation would allow a two-year window for the resolution of any legal or land-use matters. Nevertheless, it remains uncertain whether local siting boards would recommend any bids with unresolved issues to the gaming commission.

For instance, Cohen’s bid would necessitate the New York state legislature to pass a law reclassifying the vacant property surrounding Citi Field from parkland to commercial use to accommodate his casino development.

As of yet, State Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-Queens), who governs over Willets Point where Cohen’s proposed casino would be located, has not introduced the necessary bill nor expressed support for the initiative.

“Efforts have been made to accelerate this endeavor, but the protracted process means we’re foregoing $2 billion,” stated Pretlow, whose district includes the Yonkers racino.

“The drawn-out timeline feels counterproductive. Let’s stop treading water here,” he continued.

Governor Kathy Hochul’s stance remains tentative regarding fast-tracking the casino licensing process.

“Governor Hochul will take into consideration any legislation that gains approval by both houses of the legislature,” a representative relayed to The Post.

The governor is slated for re-election in 2026.

Other notable casino proposals comprise those by SL Green/Caesars/Roc Nation for Times Square, Bally’s at Ferry Point in The Bronx, Silverstein Properties in Hell’s Kitchen, and the Thor Equity consortium, which hopes to establish a gaming resort on the Coney Island boardwalk.

FAQ Section

Why are New York state legislators pushing for faster casino licensing?

Sen. Joseph Addabbo and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow argue that the current timeline is inefficient, and by expediting the licensing process, the state could benefit from thousands of additional jobs and billions in revenue sooner.

What is the current timetable for casino licensing in New York?

The state gaming commission has stated that licenses won’t be awarded until December 31, 2025. The proposed bill aims to move this forward, with bids due by July 31 this year and licenses awarded by March 31 the next year.

What businesses could benefit from a faster timeline?

Current slot parlors like Resorts World and MGM Empire City looking to add live table games could benefit, as they already have facilities and would only need expansion. Traditional bidders facing political or zoning issues may find a longer timeline more beneficial.

Are any officials opposing the accelerated process?

It’s not clear if there’s outright opposition, but Gov. Kathy Hochul has not yet committed to speeding up the process, and State Sen. Jessica Ramos has not introduced the required bill for the casino near Citi Field.

What are the financial implications of delaying casino licenses?

Sen. Addabbo and Assemblyman Pretlow believe that the delay in licensing is costing the state an opportunity to gain an estimated $2 billion in revenue. Companies vying for the licenses would each pay a minimum of $500 million upfront.

Conclusion

The discussion to accelerate the casino licensing process in New York reflects the desire of state legislators to capitalize on significant economic opportunities. While the expedited timeline is driven by the potential creation of jobs and additional state revenue, the outcome will hinge on the balance between swift action and careful consideration of the complexities involved in such large-scale developments. With multiple high-profile proposals on the table and significant financial stakes, the debate over the timing of licensing decisions is set to be a critical issue for New York’s economic future.

Cryptocurrency Reports - From Twitter (X)

@AriDavidPaul (twitter.com)

CIO of BlockTower Capital

• We're literally one of the highest covid19 death rates in the world. Don't trust this site or source, you get the same results from any raw data source. If you didn't know this, maybe question your info sources. factcheck.org/2020/05/where-…
• What do you mean? We’ve been one of the worst hit developed countries by every measure. That’s what happens when the president cares more about scoring political points than anything else. Look at the raw data, don’t just trust Fox or Trump (or NYT or CNN.)
• Every developed country in the world treated it seriously. The difference is that the competent and less corrupt ones were able to swiftly track and trace and actually closed borders so their economic shutdowns were brief. Trump’s approach doubled the economic damage and deaths.
• You keep saying he’s losing money...it’s just not true. He’s violating the constitution doing foreign real estate deals. Surely he wouldn’t do unconstitutional foreign commerce for tiny profits, right? And he’s building a family empire with Jared milking every bit of power.
• Yes, by every measure, the economy improved massively under Obama and continued growing under Trump. Trump literally made covid19 worse than if he had been entirely absent - he stymied testing for political gain, lied about blocking China travel...

@aantonop (twitter.com)

Bitcoin evangelist and author of Mastering Bitcoin & The Internet of Money

• TIOM3 is a whole new book, entirely different content. There are three books in the series. The only thing it shares with TIOM2 is the title.
• Confessions of a Former Bastard Cop by Officer #ACAB link.medium.com/1glxAxgF76
• Haven’t been thrown into the #Bitcoin deep end yet? 🏊 Start swimming with Chapter 1 of #TIOMv3 and learn about:⠀ ⠀ Bubble Cycles📈⠀ The Zero Sum Game🕴️⠀ Rules Without Rulers👑⠀ Shitcoins💩⠀ ⠀ Listen: aantonop.io/tiomv3audio
• Why filming police violence has done nothing to stop it technologyreview.com/2020/06/03/100…
• Michael Brown. Freddie Gray. George Floyd. We have been here time and time again — and still police officers kill with impunity. Giving more resources to the police to change themselves doesn’t work. It's time to completely reimagine policing in America.washingtonpost.com/investigations…

@lopp (twitter.com)

BitGo engineer, Creator of Statoshi.info

• Best phones to flash with @GrapheneOS!
• NYC is the only place I've seen where patrol cars have ads on them offering cash bounties for anyone who shoots a cop. I wonder why that's the case... twitter.com/NYScanner/stat…
• NYPD vehicles have bumper stickers that look like this. pic.twitter.com/eetcP98PFC
• I've never been able to find any info that it's a registered 501(c)(3) organization and thus contributions are tax deductible...
• Probably, but is it possible to earmark donations for Bitcoin development?

@NeerajKA (twitter.com)

Comms at CoinCenter and focuses on cryptocurrency policy

• The paradise will be built on the ocean floor
• Yes i do it at like every networking type event and it always ends up causing problems later
• “Zelle For the People”—caracaschronicles.com/2020/06/05/zel… via @CaracasChron
• People have quit with the masks, they're crowding into restaurants and bars... churches have reopened, and everything is headed right back to the pre-COVID status quo in every respect. It's mass delusion. We're dealing with a force of nature. You can't just news-cycle it away.
• It’s weird having two names

@Naval (twitter.com)

Cryptocurrency futurist with deep insight into cryptocurrency and life

• What book is that?
• Ah yes, time to dig back into it. Thanks.
• Yes, just don’t lean back so you don’t fall asleep.
• Taking a break.
• 100% truth. Your mind is an ever-producing thought machine. The world is an ever-producing noise machine. The older I get, the more I realize that success just means peace from both.

@VitalikButerin (twitter.com)

Founder of Ethereum

• From database sharding.
• Jonathan Herzog, E. Glen Weyl, & Vitalik Buterin pscp.tv/w/ca1pZTFlV0V5…
• Or as @glenweyl points out, discount rates have dropped.
• I feel like plenty of revolutions (and political movements in general) see the governance they're replacing as "power" and the governance they're installing as "well this is just how our community organizes itself"
• Oh I'm totally in favor of refusing to use the word "violence" to refer to anything other than direct infliction of physical harm. But many others aren't, hence the slogan exists...

@NickSzabo4 (twitter.com)

Rumored to be Satoshi and originally proposed smart contracts

• twitter.com/NickSzabo4/sta…
• Why not? It's the city of Seattle's responsibility.
• Not only are many "conservatives" downplaying it, they are ignoring it, and even continuing to cite leftist propaganda as authoritative news.
• A leftist mob is not "the community."
• Sources tell me there are those in the #CapitalHillAutonomousZone who are “shaking down” businesses by asking them to contribute supplies or resources. When there was the occupation in Portland in 2018, they threatened a food cart that wouldn’t give them electricity access.

@gavinandresen (twitter.com)

Former bitcoin core developer

• Reported and blocked one yesterday.
• Probably wrong (or maybe partly right) hypothesis: a bunch of new money has been injected into the system. Stocks are one of the things it is easy and safe to buy during a pandemic.
• I dunno what an EMH zealot would say... but here is another anti-EMH data point: twitter.com/esyudkowsky/st…
• The last couple weeks we learned “if you see something, say something” doesn’t apply to the police.
• I completely agree there is systemic racism. I think a big contributor is the ‘blue wall of silence’ — I find it hard to believe there aren’t at least a few non-racist cops in every department who could step up and say something.

@SatoshiLite (twitter.com)

Creator of Litecoin

• Nah, @lightning actually works for me! cnbc.com/2018/03/15/jac…
• This is better than The Fugitive pic.twitter.com/wE3kR0TyO3
• 📢📢 Non-custodial peer-to-peer trading is coming to #Litecoin next week! On June 15, Litecoin will be trading on the most popular non-custodial P2P marketplace. ✨ To celebrate, we’re cutting our fee on all $LTC trades to 0% for the first 3 days. 🎉🍾 blog.localcryptos.com/litecoin-tradi…
• The AMA with @JeremyRubin on CTV is happening right now: reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comm…
• The AMA with @JeremyRubin on CTV is happening right now: reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comm…

@brian_armstrong (twitter.com)

CEO of Coinbase

• Hopefully, with these efforts we can help more communities, including Black communities, increase their economic freedom.
• I've been watching the events of the last few weeks unfold - I really did not know what to say about it for a long time, and I'm still not sure I do. But I've been getting educated.
• So I've decided to speak up. It's a shame that this even needs to be said in this day and age, but racism, police brutality, and unequal justice are unequivocally wrong, and we need to all work to eliminate them from society.
• After speaking with our Black employees this week, it became clear to me how much pain they are in during this moment. I feel an obligation to support all employees at Coinbase, especially our Black employees right now, who are experiencing something I will never fully understand
• We need to make financial infrastructure more accessible, more efficient, and open to everyone. This is one way to empower everyone to have more control in their lives.

@starkness (twitter.com)

Cofounded Lightning

• Ugh thanks, will report. 😡
• Both Twitter and Square are making #Juneteenth (June 19th) a company holiday in the US, forevermore. A day for celebration, education, and connection. juneteenth.com/history.htm
• Wow Whoever this was, thank you for trusting my work to teach people about the technology of bitcoin in a neutral way that is open to everyone #BlackLivesMattter twitter.com/iamTheCharacte…
• BREAKING: NYS Assembly just passed the Eric Garner Anti-Chokehold Act by a vote of 140-3
• Love #bitcoin and want to help build the future of Lightning? Join us! 🧙 We’re hiring for: - Business Operations - Business Development - Technical Product Management Learn more and apply here: lightning.engineering/join-us

@twobitidiot (twitter.com)

Founded CoinDesk and Currently at Messaricrypto

• Support diversity, including diversity of opinion. Reject the intolerance of cancel culture. Reject hyperpartisanship and be open to criticizing “your” side when someone says or does something wrong. Live your life with some sense of civility, compassion, and perspective. 3/3
• If you don’t like “Bitcoin fixes this,” you’re still underestimating how influential money is in shaping the nature of civilisation.
• Quite the chart. Last time there was this large a divergence between earnings and stock valuations was the tech bubble. twitter.com/WinfieldSmart/…
• The power of monopoly pricing and SEC arbitrage: Wisdom Tree Financial: $266mm Rev / $59mm EBIT / $50 billion AUM Grayscale Investments: $80mm Rev / $40mm EBIT? / $4 billion AUM Bananas.
• Read more in my Messari Pro Research piece about the ways that cryptonetworks will help break up large tech monopolies and the right regulatory approach to distributing the power of firms like Facebook and Google. messari.io/article/data-g…

@AmberBaldet (twitter.com)

Blockchain Lead at JPMorgan

• My* 🙄 Maybe I’m Scottish you don’t know
• I used to think 10k likes was a lot on a tweet but these days it seems like me feed is overrun with 100k+ tweets. Is my own algorithmic echo chamber or are we all seeing fewer things, more incessantly?
• We're offering free access to Tall Poppy's personal security tools to grassroots racial justice activists and organizations #BlackLivesMatter twitter.com/tallpoppyhq/st…
• when2meet.com works in a pinch
• The meeting organizer can show what slots are open on the chosen days by being first responder, it’s not super intuitive. Yes ads but is free with no signup so you can sinkhole them I guess. It also looks like 2002. There should be better choices, yes.

@WhalePanda (twitter.com)

Anonymous cryptocurreny account

• I didn't own equities in February. I had to reactivate my brokerage accounts since I hadn't used them the last couple of years. I entered the market when I saw it crash and I saw the opportunity. If only I traded Bitcoin that well 🙃
• Retail is already heavily involved in the stock market, just check out what robinhood is doing. I'm talking here about Bitcoin.
• And this is exactly why I dumped the majority of my equities yesterday after being up on my portfolio 80% since March. twitter.com/cryptomanran/s…
• Retail comes after news exposure. Usually the large influx of noobs comes after a new ATH when Bitcoin is all over the news.
• Optional privacy isn't privacy part 385. twitter.com/chainalysis/st…

@Excellion (twitter.com)

Advocate of Bitcoin

• T̶h̶e̶ ̶v̶i̶r̶u̶s̶ #Bitcoin is spreading. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
• Time flies! 3 years almost 😁
• I saw a few a while back. Forgot the names though.
• Monero developer Riccardo Spagni, also known as @fluffypony, captured some of this unease when he tweeted, “Bro. I don’t want my browser touching the URL I type in the address bar.” twitter.com/coindesk/statu…
• Check out our blog on more details on #SETTLENET. @CryptoGarageInc @Blockstream @Liquid_BTC #LBTC #JPYS medium.com/crypto-garage/…

@prestonjbyrne (twitter.com)

Blockchain Technologist and works at Fortune Magazine

• Smart pic.twitter.com/cPk0jeZKEU
• You don’t need to allege that as being a member of Antifa isn’t a crime and isn’t pertinent to the charge. Conspiracy charges would likely mention it. twitter.com/adamgoldmannyt…
• The hivemind is going to adapt quickly; the future of controversial speech will be anonymous. The next great wave of influencers will operate under pseudonyms and on free speech platforms like Minds, Gab, Parler, LBRY and Bitchute. twitter.com/davidharsanyi/…
• The big cities said that they can replace buildings, not lives. While correct, they don’t seem to realize people lost their life’s work during the riots and insurance doesn’t always cover. It’s time to leave these anti-business cities and come to cities that appreciate you. twitter.com/tomfitton/stat…
• Police for me, not for thee twitter.com/JackPosobiec/s…

@ErikVoorhees (twitter.com)

CEO of Shapeshift

• Nothing wrong with banks (or debt) per se... but they should be market-based, rather than having government privilege.
• Crony capitalism or corporatism are decent terms, though I wish there were a more academic and "fair" term to describe it. America is about as capitalist today as China is communist... which is to say, in name only.
• You must observe the irony of stating you don't understand his comment (which was an obvious reference to the date of Federal Reserve's creation) and then lobbing that insult of low IQ 🙃
• You have an American flag in your name. The entire history of the rise of the American economy, which rose millions from agrarian poverty to industrial superpower, occurred prior to 1913 when the US central bank was created. Was 1910 America the "dark ages"?
• "an economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners, rather than by the state."

@Melt_Dem (twitter.com)

Director at DCGco

• any of the Goldcap goldcast mixes on SoundCloud or his set from Playalchemist at Burning Man 2017 and 2019 are just WILDLY good
• amazing album. saw them live once for their reunion tour in 2007. will never forget it. i think i still have some scars.
• he does the laundry and makes sure my charger is always fully charged. we're even.
• killer mike and el-p with zack de la rocha is just... *chef's kiss*
• wow @RATM needs to be trending more often i listen to battle of los angeles at least once a week - watching the videos from the '92 protests feels like deja vu - 2 decades later same same where is the great music of this moment? make america rage again!

@rogerkver (twitter.com)

Owner of Bitcoin.com and supporter of Bitcoin Cash

• Spend your money on things that will make you more money.
• The way to make America great again is to make government small again.
• America’s socialist policing system has lead to murderous results. Let’s give the free market a try. pic.twitter.com/orTOkHi4KJ
• It’s not a black or white problem. It’s a blue problem. pic.twitter.com/yC8Hy9NoTy
• Mandatory youth propaganda camps brainwash children to believe in and perpetuate the government’s way of thinking. #BRAINWASHED pic.twitter.com/wR4rBuN1wx

@APompliano (twitter.com)

Co-founder & Partner at Morgan Creek Digital

• If the movie is half as good as the book, it will be a box office hit :)
• He is taking a break from doing podcasts and other media. Important that people respect when someone wants a break. There is plenty of Naval content out there if you need a short term fix though :)
• 🙏🏽🙏🏽🔥🔥🔥
• 🔥🔥🔥
• Just saw my first "pandemic resistant business model" reference in a startup's pitch deck...