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 →

Print A House With Mud

Conventional housing construction uses resources inefficiently. Just look at the dumpsters on construction sites. Large 3-D printers have printed houses Continue reading →

Bad Methane Burps From The Arctic

Carbon dioxide is bad enough for global warming. Methane is worse. As the permafrost thaws, it is burping massive amounts Continue reading →