John Brunner, in 1972, wrote "The Sheep Look Up". It was prophetic in its predictions for our environment should the US establish authoritarian hegemony. The President only offers snappy quotes in response to various disasters. Government blames foreigners to invoke martial law. Sound familiar?
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Scientists will tell you: applying a new technology requires that the benefits and the consequences of failure must both be understood. Musk's application of AI to government shows that he paid little attention to latter. He and other technobros may have high intelligence but sadly, little wisdom.
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YouTube video by BBC Newsnight
"We're going to stand up to a bully" | Mark Carney on President Trumpβs Canada trade tariffs
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV10...
Well said, Mr. Carney.
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YouTube video by Tom Whidden
Lassie Wi' the Lint White Locks
And another Burns tune for January 25. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zSc...
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YouTube video by Tom Whidden
Green Grow the Rashes
A Robbie Burns tune for his day www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmxh...
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