ICYMI Eliezer Yudkowsky, a self-taught artificial intelligence decision theorist (whatever that is) got the tech world in a tizzy by suggesting that a proposed six-month pause in AI development is not enough and we should shut it all down now or “literally everyone on Earth will die.” He sees this[…] Read On
Everyone thinks Rudolph was mercilessly bullied by the other reindeer because of his big fat red nose, that is until Santa came along and let him guide the sleigh on Christmas. Then all of the reindeer loved him. He made history. The end. But that’s not what really happened. Turns[…] Read On
For years Santa and I posted our annual Worst CEOs list. Then the pandemic hit and … aw, who am I kidding … it had nothing to do with Covid. My days as a business columnist ended years ago; even Santa had to admit that he was getting bored AF[…] Read On
“George Orwell’s ‘1984’ is supposed to be a warning, NOT an instruction manual.” – Elon Musk China’s Orwellian control of its people, ostensibly for their own safety via Xi’s zero covid policy, should send a chill down your spine. It should also feel oddly familiar. We all experienced, and in[…] Read On
Who is at fault for the dramatic increase in violent crime all across America? First and foremost, it’s the criminals who commit the crimes. Well duh. And yet in some circles saying so would get you ostracized and deplatformed. I mean, of course it’s the cops, Donald Trump, white privilege,[…] Read On
Still alive and well, still alive and wellEvery now and then I know it’s kinda hard to tellBut I’m still alive and well – Rick Derringer If I had to come up with the worst Labor Day ever it would have to be the time I’m floating in the pool,[…] Read On
I’m torn. My investments are tanking but the Yankees are totally dominating MLB. On balance I call that a win. Shows you how screwed up my priorities are. Kim doesn’t need to know about any of this, by the way. Speaking of winning (hat tip to Charlie Sheen), just as[…] Read On