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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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Senate Republicans Deploy ‘Nuclear Option’ to Clear Path for Neil Gorsuch
With the filibuster done, Republicans abandoned long-held practices and lifted President Trump’s nominee, Neil M. Gorsuch, with a simple majority vote. Say goodbye to the filibuster with regards to the Supreme Court … Continue reading Senate Republicans Deploy ‘Nuclear Option’ to Clear Path for Neil Gorsuch
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Trump May Have Changed His Syria Policy And The Pentagon Is Confused
The three defense officials told BuzzFeed News they believe Assad may have launched Tuesday’s attack to test the president, particularly after members of his administration had indicated Assad could stay in power. … Continue reading Trump May Have Changed His Syria Policy And The Pentagon Is Confused
Pepsi’s bad idea for a commercial
Responses: ““Be Young, Have Fun, Drink Pepsi.”” Source: Donald J. Trump on Twitter (parody account) Imagine putting your life on the line like this to fight for justice only to have it parodied … Continue reading Pepsi’s bad idea for a commercial
Congress Votes! – Week of 4/3/17
House of Representatives Monday H.R. 54: Reaffirming the U.S.-Argentina partnership and recognizing Argentina’s economic reforms Declares the House of Representatives must uphold their commitment towards the partnership between the United States and Argentina, reaffirming that Argentina is a major US ally, encourages the Department of State to create a strategy in order to increase … Continue reading Congress Votes! – Week of 4/3/17
Tracking Congress In The Age Of Trump | FiveThirtyEight
FiveThirtyEight is tracking which senators and representatives agree and disagree most with Donald Trump. See how often members of congress vote WITH or AGAINST the president. Source: Tracking Congress In The Age … Continue reading Tracking Congress In The Age Of Trump | FiveThirtyEight
Senate Democrats Appear Poised to Filibuster Gorsuch Nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee was in position to approve the nomination of Judge Neil M. Gorsuch of Colorado later on Monday and send it to the deeply divided Senate. If the Democrats … Continue reading Senate Democrats Appear Poised to Filibuster Gorsuch Nomination
National security is at risk because Congress wants to make it easier to buy and sell your internet data
It’s not just about your data, it’s about the security of the country. The most common initial phase of a hacking episode relies on spear phishing, a term used to describe a … Continue reading National security is at risk because Congress wants to make it easier to buy and sell your internet data
Former Treasury Staffer: US National Debt Never Needs To Be Paid Down
Great snippet on how the nations debt never needs to be paid off and never will be actually. Source: Former Treasury Staffer: US National Debt Never Needs To Be Paid Down Continue reading Former Treasury Staffer: US National Debt Never Needs To Be Paid Down
Congress Votes! – Week of 3/27/17
House of Representatives Monday H.R. 654: Pacific Northwest Earthquake Preparedness Act of 2017 Requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop a plan for implementing earthquake early warning systems in the Cascadia Subduction Zone (near Oregon and Washington). Passed by 395-11 H.R. 1117: To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency … Continue reading Congress Votes! – Week of 3/27/17
Sri Lanka can become a 1st World Nation
When applying the MMT framework to a nation such as Sri Lanka with the power to spend its own currency the budget of the nation should not be considered the same as … Continue reading Sri Lanka can become a 1st World Nation
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To Serve AT&T and Comcast, Congressional GOP Votes to Destroy Online Privacy
This latest congressional corruption highlights who owns and controls the U.S. Congress, and at whose expense. Indeed, there’s no minimally persuasive rationale that can be concocted for this vote. It manifestly has … Continue reading To Serve AT&T and Comcast, Congressional GOP Votes to Destroy Online Privacy
Major ISPs now say they won’t sell your browsing history. Yeah. Right.
Uh, no. If they have no plans to sell your data, then why did they lobby so hard to be able to sell your data? Source: Major ISPs now say they won’t … Continue reading Major ISPs now say they won’t sell your browsing history. Yeah. Right.
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