Dougie Kass

Today’s Daily Cartoon, by Matt Reuter.

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"God is dead" is a famous statement attributed to the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. It appears in his work "Thus Spoke Zarathustra" ("Also sprach Zarathustra"), published between 1883 and 1885. This statement is often misunderstood if taken out of its broader philosophical context. Nietzsche did not use this phrase as a declaration of atheism or a denial of the existence of God in a straightforward theological sense. Instead, it represents a profound and metaphorical commentary on the changing cultural and philosophical landscape of the time. The phrase encapsulates several interconnected ideas: Decline of Religious Authority: Nietzsche was observing the waning influence of traditional religious values and the decline of the unquestioned authority of religious institutions in European societies. The phrase reflects his recognition that the traditional religious framework was losing its grip on the collective consciousness of Western cultures. Crisis of Meaning: The death of God, for Nietzsche, signifies a crisis of meaning and value. With the erosion of religious foundations, he was concerned that people would face a void, a loss of overarching purpose and morality. He feared a potential descent into nihilism, where traditional values were seen as baseless, and life lacked intrinsic meaning. Shift to Human Agency: Nietzsche's proclamation suggests a need for humans to take responsibility for creating meaning and values. It implies a call for individuals to embrace their own agency in shaping their lives and determining their values, rather than relying on external, pre-given moral frameworks. The Overcoming of God: In a broader context, Nietzsche envisioned a new era in which humans would overcome the limitations imposed by traditional religious thinking. He saw this as an opportunity for the emergence of creative and individualistic approaches to morality and existence. It's crucial to approach Nietzsche's statement with an understanding of his broader philosophy, particularly his critiques of morality, the will to power, and the eternal recurrence. While "God is dead" may sound like a declaration of atheism, Nietzsche's primary concern was with the consequences of the decline of traditional religious values and the need for a reevaluation of human values in the face of this cultural shift.

God is dead.

@carlquintanilla Q, did I mention the market has no memory from day to day? @dougkass @seabreezelp

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GOOD MORNING NEW YORK CITY🧡💙

Teams up 20+ with 7 minutes to go in the fourth quarter of playoff games were 643-0 ... Until tonight. (per @NateDuncanNBA)

KNICKS WIN

THE LARGEST PLAYOFF COMEBACK IN NEW YORK KNICKS HISTORY 🔥

⚠️THIS IS ABSOLUTELY INSANE: ~24% of the S&P 500's top 100 stocks now have an inverted 3-month call skew, approaching the 25% peak seen during the 2021 meme stock frenzy. An inverted call skew occurs when out-of-the-money call options are more expensive than at-the-money options. This is signaling that investors are paying an increasing premium to bet on FURTHER UPSIDE in individual stocks. Put simply, bullish bets on US stocks are approaching meme stock era EXTREMES. Historically, readings at this level often preceded sharp reversals. Investors have rarely been this complacent.

I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a 99.9% chance blown. My god.

The front page: KNICKER BONKERS! The back page: JALE HOUSE ROCK! Captain refuses to let Knicks lose as they steal Game 1 with historic comeback Read more: trib.al/6oYeoyi

According to ESPN Analytics, the Knicks win probability was as low as 0.1% 🤯 Teams trailing by 22 points in the fourth quarter of a playoff game since 1997-98 were 1-594 entering Tuesday.

Bonds do not give a flying fuck about political narratives, gamma squeezes, meme stocks, retail or any other ticky tacky loopholes that push stocks higher. It cares about math. And the math is getting ugly very quickly. 📌 my latest, no paywall: quoththeraven.substack.com/p/the-bond-mar…

The sickest rally ever... @tomkeene

Snoopy gesturing “f u” in a road rage incident has me crying laughing.

why, guess?

BREAKING: Japan's 10Y Government Bond Yield surges above 2.80% for the first time in history. This truly is one of the most insane charts ever seen.

President Trump, who already planned to attack Democrats during the midterms for failing to reschedule cannabis, is expected to use Spanberger’s veto of the adult-use sales bill against the party, arguing that "Democrats are all talk and no action", a senior advisor tells us.