Tag: politics
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The AI Dilemma
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Al & Capitalism
So, I would like to propose another metaphor for the risks of artificial intelligence. I suggest that we think about A.I. as a management-consulting firm, along the lines of McKinsey & Company. Firms like McKinsey are hired for a wide variety of reasons, and A.I. systems are used for many reasons, too. But the similarities…
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How solar energy got so cheap
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The Rules for Rulers
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SUVs
“We’re constantly being told that doing anything about the astronomical growth and the average size of motor vehicles would infringe on the freedoms of people to do whatever they want. But your freedom to swing your arm ends where my face begins, and SUVs are a giant punch in the face to everyone who doesn’t…
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Jon Stewart calmly dismantles gun zealot
Source: Kottke
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Inflation
Three reasons prices are going up. But also most notably massive markups and lack of healthy competition. Source: Kottke
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Tracking “recycled” shoes with Airtags
U.S. petrochemicals giant Dow Inc and the Singapore government said they were transforming old sneakers into playgrounds and running tracks. Reuters put that promise to the test by planting hidden trackers inside 11 pairs of donated shoes. Most got exported instead. […] t a rundown market on the Indonesian island of Batam, a small location…
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Why everything you buy is worse now
