Decades ago, experts feared a 'population bomb.' Today, we worry about collapse. Explore the economic and social shifts that explain this dramatic reversal and why the trend was so difficult to predict.
An analysis of the arguments against the idea that AI-induced Universal Basic Income (UBI) will solve homelessness, exploring the complexities of addiction, mental health, inflation, and the political hurdles.
What happens if crypto crashes? An analysis of Bitcoin's future, exploring short-term systemic risks from corporate treasuries and the long-term debate over its network security model.
Skeptics of near-term AGI outline the true benchmarks they need to see, moving beyond solving hard problems to demanding genuine creativity, physical world mastery, and a viable plan for societal impact.
An analysis of why modern WWIII films are absent from our screens, exploring reasons from audience escapism and political sensitivity to the enduring power of classic anti-war cinema.
An analysis of declining population trends reveals that economic pressures, lifestyle choices, and lack of systemic support are the primary drivers, not a need for 'trial period' parenting.
An exploration of why the hobbyist internet feels less vibrant, analyzing the impact of search engine decay, economic pressures, and the evolution of creative projects.
Should AI be a public utility or a private enterprise? This analysis explores a debate on nationalizing AI, weighing security benefits against risks to innovation and access, drawing parallels to healthcare and energy.
Developers and tech enthusiasts discuss the implications of leading LLMs being proprietary, debating historical precedents, the viability of open-source alternatives, and the future of this transformative technology.