David Shapiro, an AI aficionado, whom I followed on X recently (though I've come across one of his videos a few years ago) made an interesting claim that left me quite wary of the future as it concerns AI. He said: Here's why I'm an AI maximalist: First, literally every intellectual domain, from programming to … Continue reading ChatGPT on AI and the Leverage Paradox: Maximum Gains, Maximum Risk.
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NYC Inequality Nightmare.
Someone recently posed the question: “Why is the Left so concerned about inequality?”One of the main reasons why the Left talks so much about inequality is because when someone is lit on fire and burned alive in the subway of New York City, (a reflection of social ills) you have to stop and think how … Continue reading NYC Inequality Nightmare.
THE VIRAL HOMELESS UCLA PROFESSOR AND THE HIGH COST OF LIVING CRISIS.
Update (Prefix): I want to acknowledge that I didn’t fully address the supply-side factors in the housing crisis, which could alleviate much of the high cost-of-living burden. Also, I overlooked the impact of the ‘Not In My Backyard’ (NIMBY) mindset, which often hampers new construction. I want to clarify that the tenure system alone isn’t … Continue reading THE VIRAL HOMELESS UCLA PROFESSOR AND THE HIGH COST OF LIVING CRISIS.
Australia’s Austerity Measures. What Can We Learn From The Real Cause of the Home / Rental Crisis?
60 Minute Australia aired an episode about the high costs of living crisis in Australia, which includes the high cost of goods and services that occurred due to the pandemic. Around the world, countries are raising interest rates to handle and tame the raging inflation. Basic economics, right? Inflation came from the money printing machine, … Continue reading Australia’s Austerity Measures. What Can We Learn From The Real Cause of the Home / Rental Crisis?
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