2001: A Space Odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick. The screenplay was written by Kubrick and science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke, and was inspired by Clarke's 1951 short story "The Sentinel" and other short stories by Clarke. Clarke also published a novelisation of the film, in part written concurrently with the screenplay, after the film's release. The film stars Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, and Douglas Rain and follows a voyage by astronauts, scientists, and the sentient supercomputer HAL to Jupiter to investigate an alien monolith.

The film is noted for its scientifically accurate depiction of space flight, pioneering special effects, and ambiguous imagery. Kubrick avoided conventional cinematic and narrative techniques; dialogue is used sparingly, and there are long sequences accompanied only by music. The soundtrack incorporates numerous works of classical music, including pieces by composers such as Richard Strauss, Johann Strauss II, Aram Khachaturian, and György Ligeti.

The film received diverse critical responses, ranging from those who saw it as darkly apocalyptic to those who saw it as an optimistic reappraisal of the hopes of humanity. Critics noted its exploration of themes such as human evolution, technology, artificial intelligence, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. It was nominated for four Academy Awards, winning Kubrick the award for his direction of the visual effects. The film is now widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential films ever made.

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  • FuckyWucky [none/use name]
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    8 months ago

    because if they sell too much, exchange rate will appreciate which makes the country less competitive for exports, and the reserves are very valuable in times of crisis. After the initial spike following Oct 7 Shekel has been pretty appreciating, probably because Dollars are flowing in from outside.

    similar thing with Ukraine, despite the war Ukraine's foreign reserves has been much higher than it was before the war due to Western 'aid' (not really because the 'aid' has a cost).

      • FuckyWucky [none/use name]
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        8 months ago

        i meant about Ukraine aid. They have been turned into an U.S. puppet and privatize state assets.

        The overarching goal of the US$15.6 billion extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility is to help Ukraine solve its balance of payments problems and sustain economic and financial stability at a time of exceptionally high uncertainty, restore debt sustainability, and promote reforms that support Ukraine’s recovery on the path toward EU accession in the post-war period.

        https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2024/03/21/pr2496-ukraine-imf-executive-board-completes-third-review-eff

        I don't think Israel aid is conditional. Quite the opposite, I'm sure Brandon would rather Israel stop committing a genocide (because bad optics) but they still keep sending military aid.

        • What_Religion_R_They [none/use name]
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          8 months ago

          Oh right the terms and conditions... :/

          Also I don't think he cares about optics. Gaza being subjugated would be extremely beneficial to their plans for countering BRI.