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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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No, Robots Aren’t Killing the American Dream
In good times, robots are seen as heroes. In bad times, they’re the villains. They’re neither. Robots are as good or bad as our public policies allow. Government policy is killing the … Continue reading No, Robots Aren’t Killing the American Dream
“KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Federal employees and the First Amendment
Source: ACLU National on Twitter: “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Federal employees and the First Amendment. https://t.co/evxbKH4kIz” Continue reading “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Federal employees and the First Amendment
Could Democrats Gain Control of Senate in 2018?
There are a few factors to take into consideration when the 2018 Midterm elections come around. Trump’s presidency is a cause for concern for many Democrats, and the senate elections could be … Continue reading Could Democrats Gain Control of Senate in 2018?
Here’s why the 2018 Senate election will be crucial for President Trump and his Democratic foes
In the partisan battle zone that is Washington, there is one conquest that could turn the fight decisively in Republicans ’ favor: winning 60 seats in the U.S. Senate. Right now the … Continue reading Here’s why the 2018 Senate election will be crucial for President Trump and his Democratic foes
Trump signs bill undoing Obama coal mining rule
The stream protection rule was intended to protect waterways from mining waste. Great, one more environmental protection undone. Source: Trump signs bill undoing Obama coal mining rule Continue reading Trump signs bill undoing Obama coal mining rule
Trump: US should get along with Russia because of threat of ‘nuclear holocaust’
President Donald Trump defended his willingness to warm relations with Russia by suggesting that the alternative might be nuclear holocaust. Since going to war with Russia doesn’t really make sense, perhaps Trump … Continue reading Trump: US should get along with Russia because of threat of ‘nuclear holocaust’
Austerity was a bigger disaster than we thought
We now take a break from your regularly scheduled scandals to bring you some not-so-breaking news: austerity was as big a disaster as its biggest critics said it was. That should be … Continue reading Austerity was a bigger disaster than we thought
Nearly 56,000 bridges called structurally deficient
Nearly 56,000 bridges nationwide, which vehicles cross 185 million times a day, are structurally deficient, a bridge construction group announced Wednesday. Perhaps it’s time we invest in our own infrastructure. Source: Nearly 56,000 … Continue reading Nearly 56,000 bridges called structurally deficient
The origins of MMT
“Many mainstream economists seem to think the idea behind Modern Monetary Theory is new and originates from economic cranks. New? Cranks? How about reading one of the great founders of neoclassical economics – Knut Wicksell.” View More Continue reading The origins of MMT
Trump’s reshaping of Fed will be next source of uncertainty for markets
Daniel Tarullo, the Fed’s point man on regulation, suddenly resigned on February 10. Tarullo was the Fed’s point man on regulation, and his announcement came just days after the new administration announced … Continue reading Trump’s reshaping of Fed will be next source of uncertainty for markets
Trump or nah? OkCupid now matches partners’ politics
OkCupid has refreshed is mobile app with a new look and revised questions and categories to help you find a potential life partner rather than a one-night stand. The app already probed your interests and … Continue reading Trump or nah? OkCupid now matches partners’ politics
Moby Claims Donald Trump Is Being Blackmailed by Russia, Wants War With Iran
“These are truly baffling and horrifying times, as we have an incompetent president who is essentially owned by a foreign power.” Moby claims to have inside information that Trump is being blackmailed … Continue reading Moby Claims Donald Trump Is Being Blackmailed by Russia, Wants War With Iran
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