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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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A ‘father of the internet’ warned the fight against fake news could lead to China-style censorship
Veteran Google employee Vint Cerf said people should just ‘use their brains’ to spot fake news. “Some people would like to find a way to suppress what they consider to be misinformation, … Continue reading A ‘father of the internet’ warned the fight against fake news could lead to China-style censorship
Should the government be run like a business?
Many voted for Trump because of his background as a CEO; but, the government isn't a business –– and it shouldn't be run like one: pic.twitter.com/k10iRyYJQV — Fusion (@Fusion) March 22, 2017 … Continue reading Should the government be run like a business?
If Obamacare dies, a Facebook post could cause you to lose your health insurance
People are starting to open up about mental illness on social media. That may hurt them if Obamacare dies. If you posted about a pre-existing condition you could lose your healthcare if … Continue reading If Obamacare dies, a Facebook post could cause you to lose your health insurance
Lawmakers could start killing the FCC rules that protect your privacy tonight
According to a report in Recode, lawmakers in the Senate could act tonight to tear down privacy rules instituted by the Federal Communications Commission under President Obama. Say goodbye to privacy. Source: Lawmakers … Continue reading Lawmakers could start killing the FCC rules that protect your privacy tonight
How Bill Clinton’s Balanced Budget Destroyed The Economy
We’re still paying for his polices. Government surpluses mean that the government is taking money away from the people. Not a good thing. Source: How Bill Clinton’s Balanced Budget Destroyed The Economy Continue reading How Bill Clinton’s Balanced Budget Destroyed The Economy
Donald Trump’s Muslim Laptop Ban Could Be a Protectionist Scheme
U.S. airlines have asked Trump to punish Gulf carriers such as Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways, which they say are unfairly subsidized. Looks like it could just be a way for … Continue reading Donald Trump’s Muslim Laptop Ban Could Be a Protectionist Scheme
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Five Creepy Things Your ISP Could Do if Congress Repeals the FCC’s Privacy Protections
Why are we so worried about Congress repealing the FCC’s privacy rules for ISPs? Because we’ve seen ISPs do some disturbing things in the past to invade their users’ privacy. Here are … Continue reading Five Creepy Things Your ISP Could Do if Congress Repeals the FCC’s Privacy Protections
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Database Tracks History Of U.S. Meddling In Foreign Elections : NPR
NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks to Carnegie Mellon University researcher Dov Levin about his historical database that tracks U.S. involvement in meddling with foreign elections over the years. This is hardly the first … Continue reading Database Tracks History Of U.S. Meddling In Foreign Elections : NPR
Congress Votes! – Week of 3/20/17
House of Representatives Monday H.R. 382: 100 Years of Women in Congress Act Amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade (F.A.C.T) Act of 1990 to designate Jeannette Ranking Women and Minorities in STEM Fields Program Grants the current research and extension grants to increase participation of women and minorities in the STEM field H.R. … Continue reading Congress Votes! – Week of 3/20/17
Eurozone Dystopia – Bill Mitchell
The Eurozone was built on flawed foundations and was always destined to fail. Great book by Bill Michell. In this video he explains why the EU was always destined to fail.. and … Continue reading Eurozone Dystopia – Bill Mitchell
The Department of Defense Wants to Double Down on Renewables
As clean energy and environmental protection look set to suffer under Trump’s budget cuts, at least the military will do its bit to reduce emissions. And they’re just doing it because it … Continue reading The Department of Defense Wants to Double Down on Renewables
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