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Understanding the Dynamics of Social Change
Social change is a fundamental aspect of human existence. We learn to cope with it as we’re socialized as children, a process that continues into adulthood. The media and our conversations around the dinner table, be they political, cultural, or relational, all center around it
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The Nordic Model: A New Vision
In his 1979 novel, The Neverending Story, author Michael Ende introduced a world called Fantasia. Fantasia was falling apart because its Childlike Empress was dying. Her illness threatened its very existence. As the story unfolds, we learn that the Childlike Empress needs a new name in order to be cured and to save Fantasia.
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AGI: A Tiger by the Tail
As a species, we have been evolving for only six million years from other proto-primates, and only 200,000 years as modern Homo sapiens. The end of the last ice-age took several thousand years for us to adjust and adapt to change. If we are to survive and thrive in a world with all the challenges facing us, the required changes will have to take place by mid-century.
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The Potential Consequences of AGI
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has captured the imagination of scientists, technologists, and futurists alike.
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
The role of technology in our daily lives has become increasingly important. One area has recently garnered significant attention and investment is artificial intelligence (AI). In simple terms, AI refers to computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, understanding natural language, perception, and creativity.
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The Volatile Economic Effects of Global Warming
In this article, I explore the causes of climate change, the consequences of global warming, and the long-term implications for the economy and society. I will also discuss strategies for resilience and mitigation, as well as the importance of international collaboration and policy solutions in addressing this global crisis.
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Facing the Moment on Mount St. Helens
May 18th, 2023 will be 43 years since 1300 feet of the top and side of Mount St. Helens was blown off and pulverized in an eruption 500 times the power of the nuclear bomb dropped on Hiroshima, creating chaos and violence here in the Pacific Northwest.
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The Ukraine War and the Doomsday Glacier
What could the largest war in Europe since WWII, over 70 years ago, have in common with a current-day melting glacier? The answer is that both events are the result of human greed.
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Building Bridges
Recently, I wrote a letter to the editor of my local newspaper that elicited a response from someone who interpreted what I said as a partisan opinion. I welcome intelligent rebuttal. It shows that people are thinking, caring and acting.
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Supreme Court and ‘Dark Money’ Opens the Door to a New Debate
As political scandals continue to dominate the media landscape and threaten the integrity of American democracy, another potential scandal has entered the equation: dark money.
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