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Empires have a way of seeding their own destruction.

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Like water, gold simply can’t tell you what it used to be.

  • Futurology: We Were Promised a World Without Work… (with Nick Srnicek and Nils Gilman)

    Listen: https://ift.tt/kwSgeK5 We’re being told that automation can free us. Machines will do the drudge work, and we will reclaim our time. But that’s not how things are going. Instead, artificial intelligence has concentrated power in the hands of the… more ›

  • Am I Meant To Be Impressed?

    If you liked this piece, please subscribe to my premium newsletter. It’s $70 a year, or $7 a month, and in return you get a weekly newsletter that’s usually anywhere from 5,000 to 18,000 words, including vast, detailed analyses of… more ›

  • The philosophy all AI engineers should adopt

    Become a Big Think member to unlock expert classes, premium print issues, exclusive events and more: https://ift.tt/5BJxMQY We created this video in partnership with Cosmos Institute. The world creates moments when philosophy truly matters. This is one of those moments.… more ›

  • Ladies Love Toxic Men – Comedian Blaq Ron – Chocolate Sundaes Stand Up Comedy

    Comedian Blaq Ron, without a doubt, is a Chocolate Sundaes fan favorite! Check out another f30 minutes of Blaq Ron’s most hilarious moments from our show. Follow Blaq Ron on social media @comedianblaqron Editor: Endrew @guaxinim365 Join our channel to… more ›

  • The Comedians in Africa (1967)

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  • Richard Dawkins just played us all

    One too many hits on the AI pipe amirite? The Matter With Things by Iain McGilchrist https://amzn.to/4taEvgt Sources: Main essay: https://ift.tt/q7jwt3H (note however that they edited out the part with his restless foot and him falling in love, archive here:… more ›

  • Eye On The Market: Abandon Ship!

    Listen: https://ift.tt/ovMYGsX Abandon Ship! Topics: midterm elections, Spring thaw in US economic data, Strait of Hormuz oil rationing timeline, AI and data center update, Gulf State pipe dream, Congressional redistricting and Mythos update Summary: Despite improving US leading indicators and… more ›

  • The Empire Club: 70. The Haitian Revolution, Dutch royals, and what happened to the Caribs?

    Listen: https://ift.tt/pxcuXBv What happened to the Caribs, the indigenous people of the Caribbean? Why did indentured labour become so prominent? What is the current Dutch monarchy's approach to slavery? Did Native Americans keep slaves? Listen as William and Anita answer… more ›

  • The Crazy Real-Life Story Of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Music’s First Shock Rocker

    Long before Rob Zombie, KISS, and even Alice Cooper, there was Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. This is the crazy real-life story of music’s first shock rocker. https://www.grunge.com/332212/the-crazy-real-life-story-of-screamin-jay-hawkins-musics-first-shock-rocker/ more ›

  • Why Did You Waste My Time ?

    Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises Why Did You Waste My Time ? · Tiny Grimes & His Rocking Highlanders Volume 1 ℗ 2008 Oldies.com Released on: 1990-01-01 Music Publisher: Andrea Music Auto-generated by YouTube. — more ›