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www.steelsnowflake.org
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| | | | | Guy Debord and the Spectacle: How Screens Have Taken Over Our Lives - In The Society of the Spectacle, Debord warned of a world where media and consumer culture replace real life. Decades later, social media, streaming, and online distractions have made his critique more relevant than ever. This essay explores Debord's insights, their connection to modern screen addiction, and what it means for our relationships, language, and sense of self. | |
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fintechdystopia.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] The text discusses the challenges and criticisms surrounding the adoption and impact of generative AI (GenAI). It highlights issues such as the high energy and water consumption of GenAI, the lack of profitability for companies despite significant investments, and the environmental costs. The text also critiques the notion that AI is a panacea for societal problems, pointing out the inefficiencies and potential for misuse. Additionally, it touches on the desperation within the tech industry to promote AI adoption, including government and corporate efforts to make GenAI indispensable. | |
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www.teesche.com
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| | | | | In what feels like a follow-up to his breakout success, Sapiens, Harari now discusses humankind's current focus and possible trajectory towards becoming a data-reliant species, merged with technology and maybe losing our humanism along the way. | |
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www.chrisritchie.org
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| | | A bank meme, Dodd-Frank, Glass-Steagall, and a lot of fingerpointing. | ||
