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AI’s Carbon Footprint May Imperil Global Climate Goals

How big is AI’s carbon footprint? How fast is it growing? Can anything be done to curb it? AI’s carbon footprint and energy use are growing rapidly and could undermine global climate change goals. Mitigating AI’s emissions will require a combination of corporate carbon reduction commitments, AI efficiency improvements, a shift to renewable energy, and government regulation. Continue reading to learn how the growth of AI is affecting the environment.

Is Free Will an Illusion? Sam Harris Explains How We Can Tell

Whenever you eat ice cream, is it simply because you choose to? Or, is it the result of a complex series of physical processes beyond your control? Is free will an illusion? Sam Harris writes that we believe in free will, not because it makes logical sense, but because it squares with our intuitions and feelings. He contends that our gut is wrong and that free agency doesn’t actually exist. Read more to understand why Harris believes that free will is an illusion.

Woke Science: How the Left Masks a Lack of Consensus

Is some science being canceled? If so, why? What issues are being targeted? Douglas Murray says that woke ideology harms free speech in a number of ways, not the least of which is in scientific discussions. He argues that science hasn’t corroborated many of the core assumptions now associated with Leftist views of certain topics, but the ideology presents these assumptions as settled facts. Continue reading to learn about “woke science,” according to Murray.

Is Climate Optimism Toxic or Helpful?

What is climate optimism? Which is the best approach to climate change: denialism, doomism, or optimism? When thinking about the future of Earth, some people brush off any concerns (denialism) while others feel terrified and helpless (doomism). There’s another approach—climate optimism—but its advocates say we must choose the right kind of optimism to prevent the most catastrophic consequences of climate change. Continue reading to learn about climate optimism and it’s effects.

The Source by Tara Swart: Book Overview

What’s The Source by Tara Swart about? Do you feel like you’re getting the most out of your brain? In The Source, Tara Swart says that to achieve your dreams, you must use the full power of your brain. This means understanding how the brain changes itself in response to your experiences, the different modes of thinking, and the major principles of the Law of Attraction. Read below for a brief overview of The Source.

The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil: Book Overview

How fast is technology advancing? What do these changes mean for humanity? The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil predicts a technological shift so profound that it will change everything about our lives, how society functions, and even what it means to be human. Kurzweil calls this the “technological singularity.” Continue reading for an overview of a book that should have our attention.

Why the Rapid Advancement of Technology Is Exponential

When was the last time you upgraded your phone? How different is it from the previous version? Ray Kurzweil predicts a point in the future when technological progress will be so great that, for all practical purposes, it will appear infinite. We have to use our imagination to picture a world with such dramatic rates of change, but Kurzweil started looking at this in the 1970s. Read more to learn about the exponential nature of the rapid advancement of technology.

AI Is Taking Over Jobs—Here’s How & the Jobs at Risk

Could AI replace manual labor? Are robot workers more or less expensive than human workers? Large-language-model AI can interpret natural-language commands and convert them into sequences of commands that a robot can execute. This makes it possible to build general-purpose robots that can be told or taught how to do things like human workers—and possibly replace them. Here’s a look at how AI is taking over jobs and who is at risk.

The Source: Tara Swart’s Exercises for Fueling the Brain

What are Tara Swart’s recommended exercises for fueling the brain? How should you hydrate the brain? As written in The Source, Tara Swart’s exercises are helpful for people who want to fuel the changing brain. Because neuroplastic change takes up so much energy, it’s essential that you provide your brain with the resources it needs to make these changes. Continue reading for Swart’s three exercises.

What Is the Technological Singularity? Ray Kurzweil Explains

What is the technological Singularity? What’s the Catch-22 about our ability to understand it? According to computer scientist Ray Kurzweil, the Singularity of technology could lead to a future in which we use genetics to reprogram the body, we have the power to digitally augment our brains, and we even live forever. He explains this exponential progress in The Singularity Is Near. Keep reading to understand this profound technological shift that could change everything.