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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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"We're going to stand up to a bully" | Mark Carney on President Trump’s Canada trade tariffs
YouTube video by BBC Newsnight "We're going to stand up to a bully" | Mark Carney on President Trump’s Canada trade tariffs

www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV10...

Well said, Mr. Carney.

01.02.2025 15:55 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Lassie Wi' the Lint White Locks
YouTube video by Tom Whidden Lassie Wi' the Lint White Locks

And another Burns tune for January 25. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zSc...

25.01.2025 20:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Green Grow the Rashes
YouTube video by Tom Whidden Green Grow the Rashes

A Robbie Burns tune for his day www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmxh...

25.01.2025 20:27 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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