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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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Red-hot planet: All-time heat records have been set all over the world during the past week
No single record, in isolation, can be attributed to global warming. But collectively, these heat records are consistent with the kind of extremes we expect to see increase in a warming world. All time record high temperatures being hit all over the world. But, no.., global warming is a farce.. Source: Red-hot … Continue reading Red-hot planet: All-time heat records have been set all over the world during the past week
Ocasio-Cortez gets the economics of budget deficits, job creation – Business Insider
OPINION: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez favors a government jobs guarantee and says Americans should not underestimate the power of policymakers to channel deficit spending toward social goals like healthcare and education. A politician who … Continue reading Ocasio-Cortez gets the economics of budget deficits, job creation – Business Insider
Facebook labeled part of the Declaration of Independence as ‘hate speech’
It was being shared by a newspaper ahead of the Fourth of July. Of course it did.. this is an example of why creating algorithms to control news and posts is a … Continue reading Facebook labeled part of the Declaration of Independence as ‘hate speech’
California’s Net Neutrality Bill Is Strong Again Because You Spoke Out
After a hearing that stripped California’s gold standard net neutrality bill of much of its protections, California legislators have negotiated new amendments that restore the vast majority of those protections to the … Continue reading California’s Net Neutrality Bill Is Strong Again Because You Spoke Out
AT&T promised lower prices after Time Warner merger—it’s raising them instead
Most DirecTV Now prices go up $5 a month, weeks after AT&T bought Time Warner. Duh. Will we ever learn? Source: AT&T promised lower prices after Time Warner merger—it’s raising them instead … Continue reading AT&T promised lower prices after Time Warner merger—it’s raising them instead
Homeland Security subpoenas Twitter for data breach finder’s account
The subpoena demanded Twitter turn over information that would identify the data breach finder. More intimidation tactics by your government. Source: Homeland Security subpoenas Twitter for data breach finder’s account | ZDNet Continue reading Homeland Security subpoenas Twitter for data breach finder’s account
The Supreme Court Out To Destroy Democracy.
In the early 20th century, the Supreme Court systematically gutted regulations to favor business and attack organized labor. Those dark days have returned. Not good. Source: A New Lochner Era Continue reading The Supreme Court Out To Destroy Democracy.
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Democrat with financial ties to AT&T just gutted California’s net neutrality law
“Santiago is an LA Democrat & progressive. His 5th largest donor is AT&T from whom he has received over $43k over his four-year-long career. AT&T also paid a charity in Santiago’s district … Continue reading Democrat with financial ties to AT&T just gutted California’s net neutrality law
The E.U.’s New Copyright Law Spells Disaster for the Internet
If approved in a plenary vote, Articles 11 and 13 place an impossible burden on companies to police the content that gets posted on their sites. You won’t be able to share … Continue reading The E.U.’s New Copyright Law Spells Disaster for the Internet
You aren’t alone; U.S. adults broadly think around 40 percent of the news is misinformation
A new survey underscores what you already know. People don’t trust traditional media as they once did. They trust social media even less. And certain groups in particular, including Republicans and people with … Continue reading You aren’t alone; U.S. adults broadly think around 40 percent of the news is misinformation
The ECB’s narrow mandate is no longer fit for purpose
The ECB’s mandate is a purist’s delight. It sets out a strict and narrow path, with price stability defined as the primary objective; the ECB may “support” secondary goals like growth, employment, … Continue reading The ECB’s narrow mandate is no longer fit for purpose
Police face legal action over use of facial recognition cameras in the UK
Campaigners say technology risks turning UK citizens into ‘walking ID cards’ UK police are using automated facial recognition cameras to record details of those taking part in lawful, peaceful protests eg … Continue reading Police face legal action over use of facial recognition cameras in the UK
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