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What is the American Dream, and has it become harder to achieve in recent years?
What is the American Dream, and has it become harder to achieve in recent years? The American Dream, coined by historian James Truslow Adams in the 1930s, has become a central concept to the nation’s identity and self-image. Most people interviewed defined the American Dream as consisting of three basic ideas: an economic bargain (financial […]
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Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income
Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income Martin Luther King Jr. was an early advocate for universal basic income (UBI) as a way to address economic inequality and poverty, particularly among African Americans. A recent study found that white Americans with lower incomes are more likely to […]
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The US used to be really dirty – environmental cleanup laws have made a huge difference
The US used to be really dirty – environmental cleanup laws have made a huge difference The US has made significant progress in environmental cleanup since the 1970s, thanks to landmark laws such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act. These laws were passed with bipartisan support and have led […]
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AI agents arrived in 2025 – here’s what happened and the challenges ahead in 2026
AI agents arrived in 2025 – here’s what happened and the challenges ahead in 2026 AI agents emerged from research labs in 2025, marking a decisive shift towards everyday tools that can use other software and act independently. The definition of AI agent shifted from academic framing to a more practical description of large language […]
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Making progress is more than making policy – what Mamdani can learn from de Blasio about the politics of urban progress
Making progress is more than making policy – what Mamdani can learn from de Blasio about the politics of urban progress Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City Mayor-elect has raised questions about the feasibility of his progressive policies, but a comparison to former Mayor Bill de Blasio reveals a paradox. Mamdani’s platform includes universal […]
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Why Apple is behind in the AI race
Why Apple is behind in the AI race Apple has traditionally focused on consumer electronics and software, rather than investing heavily in artificial intelligence research. The company’s approach to AI has been more incremental, with a focus on integrating AI capabilities into existing products rather than developing entirely new AI-powered technologies. Other tech giants like […]
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Misunderstood Malthus: The English thinker whose name is synonymous with doom and gloom has lessons for today
Misunderstood Malthus: The English thinker whose name is synonymous with doom and gloom has lessons for today Malthus, an English economist and cleric, is often misunderstood as a pessimist who believed humans are subject to natural limits. However, his work “An Essay on the Principles of Population” (1798) actually identified two factors that reduced reproduction […]
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AI is advancing even faster than sci-fi visionaries like Neal Stephenson imagined
AI is advancing even faster than sci-fi visionaries like Neal Stephenson imagined The author notes that recent advancements in AI technology are bringing sci-fi concepts like Neal Stephenson’s “The Diamond Age” closer to reality, particularly in areas such as education and social interaction. Recent developments include the introduction of an AI version of Darth Vader […]
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Sam Altman: “Humanity is Close to Building Digital Superintelligence”
Sam Altman: “Humanity is Close to Building Digital Superintelligence” Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, believes that humanity is close to building digital superintelligence. The cost of intelligence will eventually converge to near the cost of electricity as datacenter production gets automated. Advances in AI have already led to systems that are smarter than people in […]
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Leaders can promote gender equity without deepening polarization − here’s how
Leaders can promote gender equity without deepening polarization − here’s how Leaders can promote gender equity without deepening polarization by framing conversations around metrics that show how inclusion drives outcomes, rather than zero-sum thinking. The perception of gender equity efforts varies widely among men and women, highlighting the importance of involving men in the conversation […]
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