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Modern Monetary Theory film proves finding the cash isn’t the problem | The National
Timing is everything. A month from the UK Budget day, understanding “fiscal space” and made-up terms like “fiscal black holes”… Source: Modern Monetary Theory film proves finding the cash isn’t the problem | The National Continue reading Modern Monetary Theory film proves finding the cash isn’t the problem | The National
Scientist Claims His AI Can Tell Disturbing Things About You Just by Looking at Your Face
Michal Kosinski, Stanford psychologist, claims that AI programs can detect people’s IQ, sexual orientation, and politics by scanning faces. Of course rights groups are attacking the research and not the fact that the researcher is demonstrating the dangerous things AI can be used for. Source: Scientist Claims His AI Can Tell Disturbing … Continue reading Scientist Claims His AI Can Tell Disturbing Things About You Just by Looking at Your Face
Death Valley just recorded the hottest month ever observed on the planet – The Washington Post
July was also the hottest month on record for dozens of other cities in the western United States, including Sacramento, Las Vegas and Portland, Ore. Source: Death Valley just recorded the hottest month ever observed on the planet – The Washington Post Continue reading Death Valley just recorded the hottest month ever observed on the planet – The Washington Post
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What’s wrong with Wall Street – Chipotle example
This article demonstrates everything that’s wrong with Wall Steet. Chipotle’s marketing strategy has become “stale” in the minds of consumers and its millions of dollars in free food offers aren’t working. Then … Continue reading What’s wrong with Wall Street – Chipotle example
U.S. Suspends Construction on Part of North Dakota Pipeline – The New York Times
The order came after a federal judge’s ruling rejected efforts by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to halt construction of the Dakota Access pipeline. Native American tribes retain their sovereignty within the … Continue reading U.S. Suspends Construction on Part of North Dakota Pipeline – The New York Times
Obama on 9/11 anniversary: We never give in to fear
US president begins remembrance by celebrating diversity and promising to “destroy” groups such as al-Qaeda and ISIL. President Obama’s words provide strong sentiment, but they fail to acknowledge the fact that America … Continue reading Obama on 9/11 anniversary: We never give in to fear
How Russia could spark a U.S. electoral disaster – The Washington Post
Moscow has done this before in other countries. Once revealed, the result will be media hysteria, hearings, legal challenges, mass rallies, a constitutional crisis — followed by confusion, chaos and an undermining … Continue reading How Russia could spark a U.S. electoral disaster – The Washington Post
Indians Staged One of the Largest Strikes in History, But No One on U.S. Cable News Covered It
Tens of millions of public sector workers shut down parts of the Indian economy to protest Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic plans on Friday. But that’s probably news to you. This is … Continue reading Indians Staged One of the Largest Strikes in History, But No One on U.S. Cable News Covered It
U.S., Russia reach deal on cease-fire in Syria
The deal is intended to allow humanitarian aid to reach those most in need. The U.S. and Russia have not had a positive history in cease-fire deals when its comes to Syria, … Continue reading U.S., Russia reach deal on cease-fire in Syria
Tremor Points to a Nuclear Test in North Korea
South Korean officials said that they had detected an “artificial” tremor emanating from North Korea on Friday morning. North Korea is using its place in the international system to test both the … Continue reading Tremor Points to a Nuclear Test in North Korea
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Almost everyone gets Russia wrong – apart from Obama (and Trump!)
In little noticed comments last week, Hillary Clinton suggested that the US should start preparing “military” responses to cyber-attacks allegedly perpetrated by Russia on the DNC and voter registration files. And her … Continue reading Almost everyone gets Russia wrong – apart from Obama (and Trump!)
Google Program to Deradicalize Jihadis Will Be Used for Right-Wing American Extremists Next
The Redirect Method collected the metadata of 320,000 individuals, using 1,700 keywords, and served them advertisements that led them to the deradicalizing videos. Version 2.0 will target Far-Right Americans, and version 3.0? … Continue reading Google Program to Deradicalize Jihadis Will Be Used for Right-Wing American Extremists Next
The Economist explains: Why some economists oppose minimum wages | The Economist
Research presented evidence that past minimum-wage increases had not had the expected effect on employment. A rise in New Jersey’s minimum wage did not seem to slow hiring in fast-food restaurants in … Continue reading The Economist explains: Why some economists oppose minimum wages | The Economist
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For Georgetown to apologize for slavery, it must be clear about what it was – The Washington Post
Glossing over the horrors of its 1838 sale of 272 people undermines whatever good intention the university might have had. The question and main issue at hand here is how the university … Continue reading For Georgetown to apologize for slavery, it must be clear about what it was – The Washington Post
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