Revolution
Surrealism is better known for its strangeness than the radical politics and revolutionary ambitions of its creators
Surrealism is better known for its strangeness than the radical politics and revolutionary ambitions of its creators Surrealism, often associated with its strange and fantastical art, was actually a radical movement that aimed to revolutionize society through the power of the human psyche. The movement was founded by André Breton and his fellow artists in […]
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Jean-Jacques Dessalines: Reassessing the Haitian revolutionary leader’s legacy
Jean-Jacques Dessalines: Reassessing the Haitian revolutionary leader’s legacy Historian Julia Gaffield’s new book “I Have Avenged America: Jean-Jacques Dessalines and Haiti’s Fight for Freedom” aims to reassess the legacy of Haitian revolutionary leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines, who was both celebrated at home for ending slavery and condemned internationally for his violent tactics. Dessalines’ reputation has been […]
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Will AI usher in the next industrial revolution?
Will AI usher in the next industrial revolution? Once you provide the text, I’ll generate a TLDR with about 5 bullet points in the format of BulletPointN . Will AI usher in the next industrial revolution? Source: Youtube link Q. Will AI be able to automate all jobs and replace human workers? A. No, while […]
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What happens when AI replaces every job?
What happens when AI replaces every job? AI economist Anton Korinek predicts that artificial general intelligence (AGI) could arrive in just 2-5 years, revolutionizing the economy. The rapid development of AGI poses a significant threat to traditional employment, potentially replacing every job within a short period. According to Korinek, if AI replaces every job without […]
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Lafayette helped Americans turn the tide in their fight for independence – and 50 years later, he helped forge the growing nation’s sense of identity
Lafayette helped Americans turn the tide in their fight for independence – and 50 years later, he helped forge the growing nation’s sense of identity Lafayette played a crucial role in America’s fight for independence, helping to secure its victory at Yorktown in 1781 and earning George Washington’s confidence as a major general in the […]
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Is AI sparking a cognitive revolution that will lead to mediocrity and conformity?
Is AI sparking a cognitive revolution that will lead to mediocrity and conformity? The author wonders if Artificial Intelligence (AI) is sparking a cognitive revolution that will lead to mediocrity and conformity, similar to the Industrial Revolution’s impact on manual labor. AI is transforming how people write, design, and decide by using tools like ChatGPT, […]
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When Elvis and Ella were pressed onto X-rays – the subversive legacy of Soviet ‘bone music’
When Elvis and Ella were pressed onto X-rays – the subversive legacy of Soviet ‘bone music’ During World War II, Soviet censors banned Western music, but some enterprising individuals used X-ray film to create “bone music” or “ribs,” a homemade technology that allowed them to record and play back sound on conventional records. The use […]
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The AI future: Revolutionizing global higher education (and everything else)
The AI future: Revolutionizing global higher education (and everything else) Artificial Intelligence (AI) will revolutionize global higher education by transforming how students learn, institutions operate, and knowledge is delivered. The AI future will bring about significant changes in the way universities are structured, taught, and assessed, with a focus on personalized learning and adaptive curricula. […]
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