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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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Defriend everyone on Facebook if you really want to see the world as it is
Agreeing with everyone on your feed is boring and creates political apathy. Shake things up and become a social media freedom fighter, working behind enemy lines Makes sense. Facebook is all about … Continue reading Defriend everyone on Facebook if you really want to see the world as it is
Greece must reform or leave eurozone, says German minister | The Guardian
Why? What has Greece been doing all along? Hasn’t it been “reforming” to death? You mean you want more privatizations so German PUBLIC companies can buy Greece’s assets for less than nothing? … Continue reading Greece must reform or leave eurozone, says German minister | The Guardian
Google alters search autocomplete to remove ‘are Jews evil’ suggestion
Search company removes antisemitic and sexist autocomplete phrases after Observer article highlights offensive results On the surface this looks like a good thing, but autocomplete does give you an indictator of what … Continue reading Google alters search autocomplete to remove ‘are Jews evil’ suggestion
The grim truth of Chinese factories producing the west’s Christmas toys
Undercover investigation by China Labor Watch exposes low wages, hazardous chemicals and overtime beyond legal limits That Mattel Hot Wheels toy you’re giving your child this Christmas, made by a Chinese worker … Continue reading The grim truth of Chinese factories producing the west’s Christmas toys
G.O.P. Plans Immediate Repeal of Health Law, Then a Delay
Congressional Republicans plan to move quickly to repeal the Affordable Care Act, but they are also likely to delay the effective date. They are, of course, delaying the effective date of the … Continue reading G.O.P. Plans Immediate Repeal of Health Law, Then a Delay
Standing Rock Demonstrators File Class-Action Lawsuit Over Police Violence
Opponents of the Dakota Access pipeline described in detail the severe injuries they sustained during a November 20 clash with police. One of the protesters may actually lose her arm. Source: Standing … Continue reading Standing Rock Demonstrators File Class-Action Lawsuit Over Police Violence
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On Italy referendum
This lukewarm Guardian article! Stating: “[Renzi’s] proposed changes to parliament are part of his attempts to modernize Italy, both politically and economically.” Modernize Italy? Through, that EU “political integration” which has enslaved all … Continue reading On Italy referendum
The Propaganda About Russian Propaganda
A report from a group called PropOrNot has accused hundreds of Web sites of spreading Russian propaganda. But its methodology is a mess. As the article points out, to blame the outcome … Continue reading The Propaganda About Russian Propaganda
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How Stable Are Democracies? ‘Warning Signs Are Flashing Red’
Across numerous countries, including Australia, Britain, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden and the United States, the percentage of people who say it is “essential” to live in a … Continue reading How Stable Are Democracies? ‘Warning Signs Are Flashing Red’
The long depression in Italy | Michael Roberts Blog
Italian politics and the economy have been in a state of paralysis for decades, with the situation only worsening since the end of the Great Recession. Italy is now in a Long … Continue reading The long depression in Italy | Michael Roberts Blog
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‘Victimizing Me All Over Again’: San Bernardino Victims Fight for Treatment
Nearly a year after being shot in a terrorist attack, employees of San Bernardino County, Calif., are struggling with delayed or denied workers’ compensation claims. Huh? We don’t even bother to treat … Continue reading ‘Victimizing Me All Over Again’: San Bernardino Victims Fight for Treatment
Facebook should consider subsidizing local news.
It’s one way the social network could make up for the damage it’s done to journalism. Makes sense. Local news has been decimated and the idea that Facebook should start determining what … Continue reading Facebook should consider subsidizing local news.
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