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How big a deal is "big data" when it comes to developing artificial intelligence (AI)? Not as much as many think. My latest in Discourse Magazine discoursemagazine.com/p/when-it-come…
One of these things is not like the other. Robert Tracinski (Rob Tracinski) contrasts Reagan’s GOP with Trump’s GOP. discoursemagazine.com/p/its-not-reag…
We've just posted on Discourse Magazine a wonderful essay by Andrey Mir on the real meaning of the arrest of Pavel Durov. It's definitely worth your time. discoursemagazine.com/p/is-durov-a-n…
"Classic literature has much to teach us about mental health and well-being — which is why it's so crucial for us to study and teach these texts." New piece in Discourse Magazine by OTI Founder and President Andrew Hartz, Ph.D.: discoursemagazine.com/p/four-mental-…
The Revolt of the Public is over; the Restoration has commenced. The Durov Affair reveals that a part of the public seems pleased that a tech billionaire was arrested for “lack of moderation” on social media. My latest in Discourse Magazine discoursemagazine.com/p/is-durov-a-n…
The arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov signifies a shift from the era of digital platforms empowering public revolt to an era where governments are reasserting control over the digital sphere. Andrey Mir (Andrey Mir) on the implications of Durov’s arrest. discoursemagazine.com/p/is-durov-a-n…
Dan Rothschild (Daniel M. Rothschild) reflects on the joy of leafing through an atlas or encyclopedia, noting these works are often overlooked but deserve recognition for their accessibility, unpretentiousness, and unique presentation of information. discoursemagazine.com/p/in-praise-of…
Instead of imposing a universal literary canon for children's education, Samantha Hedges (Samantha Hedges, Ph.D.) suggests communities thoughtfully curate literature that best meets their students' needs while adhering to principles of quality and universality. discoursemagazine.com/p/developing-a…
Happy birthday to the great architect Louis Sullivan, “father of the skyscraper.” I wrote about him a few months ago for Discourse Magazine: discoursemagazine.com/p/the-architec…
“If free people are the ultimate source of societal abundance...then we should reconsider overly burdensome regulations that potentially frustrate fertility aspirations.” Chelsea Follett (Chelsea Olivia Follett) on removing barriers to fertility to fuel abundance. discoursemagazine.com/p/removing-gov…
“The EITC doesn’t alleviate poverty or help the people it’s trying to help—and it’s rife with fraud and abuse.” Jack Salmon (Jack Salmon) explains why policymakers should eliminate the Earned Income Tax Credit to improve America’s fiscal trajectory. discoursemagazine.com/p/tax-expendit…?
Dean W. Ball (Dean W. Ball) challenges the notion that open AI models pose existential risks or compromise national security. He suggests policymakers encourage open models and research as technological progress thrives on openness and collaboration. discoursemagazine.com/p/tech-innovat…
From the print era to the digital world, Andrey Mir (Andrey Mir) explores digital anthropology and sheds light on how digital media no longer need to simulate physical lighting conditions, so they’re reverting to their natural format. discoursemagazine.com/p/the-dark-sid…