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#artificial-intelligence
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

MWC hears two starkly divided views of AI's impact | TechCrunch

The future of AI presents starkly contrasting views: transformative potential versus societal risks.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

Whoopi Goldberg Just Destroyed Trump's Baby Bonus Plan, And It's Exactly What We Were All Thinking

Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

MWC hears two starkly divided views of AI's impact | TechCrunch

The future of AI presents starkly contrasting views: transformative potential versus societal risks.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

Whoopi Goldberg Just Destroyed Trump's Baby Bonus Plan, And It's Exactly What We Were All Thinking

more#artificial-intelligence
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

The Real Impact of a Nuclear Bomb

The new NAS study primarily focuses on the thermal energy and blast effects from a nuclear explosion, evaluating scenarios that could lead to nuclear weapons usage.
Environment
#public-safety
Miscellaneous
fromSecuritymagazine
9 months ago

Active shooter preparedness: Past, present and future

The term 'active shooter' now symbolizes a persistent threat in American society, leading to significant impacts on preparedness and security measures.
Miscellaneous
fromSecuritymagazine
9 months ago

Active shooter preparedness: Past, present and future

The term 'active shooter' now symbolizes a persistent threat in American society, leading to significant impacts on preparedness and security measures.
more#public-safety
#elon-musk
more#elon-musk
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Sam Altman says he was largely right in predicting how quickly AI would develop - but not how people would react

I feel like we've been very right on the technical predictions, and then I somehow thought society would feel more different if we actually delivered on them than it does so far.
Artificial intelligence
#autism
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Are there more autistic people now?

The number of autism diagnoses is rapidly increasing, prompting diverse interpretations and societal implications.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Are there more autistic people now?

The number of autism diagnoses is rapidly increasing, prompting diverse interpretations and societal implications.
more#autism
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Anxiety and Depression in an Unstable World

Prolonged uncertainty increases new mental health diagnoses and worsens symptoms in existing conditions.
Political instability erodes trust, fueling fear, alienation, and a loss of identity as cultural norms shift.
Economic uncertainty weakens cognition over time, disrupting resilience and mental health.
Chronic stress rewires the brain, increasing vulnerability to anxiety and depression.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

No smartphones before 14; no social media until 16': The Anxious Generation author on how to fight back against big tech

Jonathan Haidt aims to improve understanding among people through his research and advocates for addressing the mental health crisis among youth caused by technology.
Online Community Development
fromPhys
2 months ago

Co-working spaces aren't just about convenience. They bring a whole range of benefits for employees and communities

Co-working spaces have evolved beyond freelancing hubs into community-focused environments that emphasize well-being, connectivity, and address societal challenges.
Parenting
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Mothers of Imprisoned Sons Struggle Emotionally and Financially With No Support

Mothers of incarcerated sons experience a profound emotional and practical transformation marked by grief, confusion, and a lack of resources and support.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Anxiety and Depression in an Unstable World

Prolonged uncertainty increases new mental health diagnoses and worsens symptoms in existing conditions.
Political instability erodes trust, fueling fear, alienation, and a loss of identity as cultural norms shift.
Economic uncertainty weakens cognition over time, disrupting resilience and mental health.
Chronic stress rewires the brain, increasing vulnerability to anxiety and depression.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

No smartphones before 14; no social media until 16': The Anxious Generation author on how to fight back against big tech

Jonathan Haidt aims to improve understanding among people through his research and advocates for addressing the mental health crisis among youth caused by technology.
Online Community Development
fromPhys
2 months ago

Co-working spaces aren't just about convenience. They bring a whole range of benefits for employees and communities

Co-working spaces have evolved beyond freelancing hubs into community-focused environments that emphasize well-being, connectivity, and address societal challenges.
Parenting
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Mothers of Imprisoned Sons Struggle Emotionally and Financially With No Support

Mothers of incarcerated sons experience a profound emotional and practical transformation marked by grief, confusion, and a lack of resources and support.
more#mental-health
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on Trump and children: protect the innocent from this dark vision of the US soul | Editorial

The treatment of children by the Trump administration starkly contradicts its proclaimed family values.
#ai
more#ai
#misinformation
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Pope Francis called for truth. The internet answered with deepfakes. - Poynter

Pope Francis warned against misinformation's societal harms, emphasizing its dangers and the importance of discerning truth.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Pope Francis called for truth. The internet answered with deepfakes. - Poynter

Pope Francis warned against misinformation's societal harms, emphasizing its dangers and the importance of discerning truth.
more#misinformation
#covid-19
Coronavirus
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

What Were the Worst Avoidable Mistakes in America's COVID Response?

Retrospective evaluations of COVID-19 policies reveal both successes and many mistakes, highlighting lessons for future public health crises.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 months ago

Ari Aster's Eddington Is Bracingly Nasty and Unsure of What It's Trying to Say

Ari Aster's 'Eddington' explores pandemic trauma through horror and black comedy, reflecting on societal fractures and the complexities of human relationships.
Independent films
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Ari Aster's Eddington Is a Wigged-Out Modern Western Overstuffed With Ideas

COVID-19 remains a pervasive theme in society, influencing behavior and attitudes long after its peak.
Coronavirus
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

What Were the Worst Avoidable Mistakes in America's COVID Response?

Retrospective evaluations of COVID-19 policies reveal both successes and many mistakes, highlighting lessons for future public health crises.
Independent films
fromVulture
2 months ago

Ari Aster's Eddington Is Bracingly Nasty and Unsure of What It's Trying to Say

Ari Aster's 'Eddington' explores pandemic trauma through horror and black comedy, reflecting on societal fractures and the complexities of human relationships.
Independent films
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Ari Aster's Eddington Is a Wigged-Out Modern Western Overstuffed With Ideas

COVID-19 remains a pervasive theme in society, influencing behavior and attitudes long after its peak.
more#covid-19
#historical-perspective
more#historical-perspective
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

The resilience of Afro Germans during the Nazi regime DW 05/07/2025

The impact of the Nazi regime on society can manifest in just 12 years, significantly affecting marginalized communities.
Germany's Black community struggles for recognition of historical injustices, dating back to the late 1800s.
Film
fromKotaku
3 months ago

28 Years Later's Trailer Shows A Terrifyingly Weird World Most Zombie Movies Don't

The latest trailer for 28 Years Later offers a unique perspective on the zombie genre by exploring a society shaped by a prolonged apocalypse.
NYC parents
fromMail Online
3 months ago

New study confirms Elon Musk's worst fear about life in the US

A growing number of Americans, especially young adults, are choosing to remain childless, signalling potential societal implications.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Bill Gates isn't the first billionaire to try to save the world-and he'll fail for the same reasons the robber barons did

Bill Gates holds a paternalistic view that his wealth is beneficial, contrasting with other billionaires who face scrutiny.
Modern tech leaders justify wealth concentration by promising social benefits through philanthropy.
US Elections
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Colum McCann: America has received a punch to the back of the head, and it feels like I have too

The disconnect between political decisions and their impact on personal health and well-being is profound.
Productivity
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Striving for efficiency is all very well, but it leaves no time to live | Eva Wiseman

Recent Apple update on email summaries highlights the clash of efficiency and personal communication.
Efforts for government efficiency often harm the most vulnerable, prioritizing cost-cutting over care.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

A Certain Kind of TV Show Is More Popular Than Ever. Thank Trump and the State of the World.

This character, once an enthusiastic participant within the institution, is becoming steadily more skeptical of what it really does, and why.
US politics
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Teenagers Say Girls Are Equal to Boys in School, or Are Ahead

Today's educational landscape shows a shift, where girls are perceived to have advantages over boys.
Tech industry
fromEntrepreneur
4 months ago

Can Innovation Be Ethical? Here's Why Responsible Tech is the Future of Business | Entrepreneur

Ethical technology is crucial for building a sustainable future and cannot be overlooked by businesses.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Revealed: at least 25 UK spy cops' had sex with deceived members of public

Undercover police officers deceived women by forming relationships without disclosing their true undercover status.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Venomous' attacks on attorney general undermining rule of law, say UK lawyers

Personal attacks on Attorney General Richard Hermer threaten public trust in the legal system and the rule of law.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
7 months ago

Humans Alarmed at AI Company's "Stop Hiring Humans" Billboards

Artisan's ad campaign in San Francisco highlights the growing tension between automation and the human workforce amid local socioeconomic issues.
History
fromMedievalists.net
7 months ago

Weapons, Violence, and the Crusades: A Medieval Arms Race - Medievalists.net

Medieval weapons were catalysts of chaos, exacerbating violence and crime rates across societies.
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