# Tim’s Tech Tidbits #7

**Published by:** [ecstaticCheese6](https://paragraph.com/@ecstaticcheese6/)
**Published on:** 2022-05-15
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@ecstaticcheese6/tim-s-tech-tidbits-7

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Hi friends, Whose side are you on? Over the last two weeks, divisive views on the Russian-Ukraine conflict have been bombarding my feed on social media platforms. On one side, there is NATO and its allies, who believe that the invasion was not justified and assert their rights to intervene in a series of sanctions designed to cut Russia from the global economy. The other end, there is Russia, who feels threatened by what they deem as “broken promises” of NATO and its increasing sphere of influence across Eastern Europe. It is also worth noting that foreign powers have historically invaded Russia through Ukraine in both world wars. The topic has polarized many people on social media into two camps on diametrically opposite ends of the spectrum. The outcome of this has also festered an extremist mindset of “either you are with or against us.” I am of the belief that a highly complex and nuanced situation requires a balanced assessment and careful consideration of both side’s perspectives. In this vein, I will be presenting opposing viewpoints in today’s topics and hope you will walk away with a better and more holistic understanding on each topic. Today’s topics The flip side of sanctions on Russia Gold versus Bitcoin — which is the real safe haven? (Part 2) The case for including BNPL into credit scores If you like to discuss any of the themes, trends or topics further, please feel free to reach out. I would also love to get any thoughts and suggestions on the above.

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