We Throw Away Money

What modern civilization flushes and tosses is so wasteful that the contents of our sewers and landfills are richer than Continue reading →

It Is Official – Warmest Year On Record

You probably already know it, but now it is official. 2014 was the warmest year on record. There is no Continue reading →

Racing Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence was a concept, then a prototype, and now is a reality. It may seem far off because as Continue reading →

Seas Rise People Retreat

Rising sea levels are not moot debates. People are already abandoning land that is now underwater. Typically, they are poor Continue reading →

Francogeddon Or Why The Swiss Franc Freaked Out

The boring Swiss, and their boring currency, did something that only boring bankers would usually notice, but was obviously much Continue reading →

Perhaps Now Is Not The Time To Anger The Machines

Originally posted on Nick Falkner:
HALlo. There’s been a lot of discussion of the benefits of machines over the years, from…

Cheap Oil Confuses Almost Everyone

The 50% drop in oil prices was a surprise. Institutions don’t like surprises. While someone may know exactly why and Continue reading →

Computers Reinforcing Discrimination

Computers are controlling more of our lives. Even tasks like applying for a job or a loan involves submitting information Continue reading →