I believe that Vance, Trump and many members of the Republican party have successfully brought us to that point. Understanding the gravity and weight of the climate crisis feels like an insurmountable task when the people who are supposed to be in charge keep us ignorant and bewildered. Despite the objectivity of science, especially agreed-upon and rigorously proven science, we’re in an era where the truth is malleable and facts are subservient to politics.
Today’s exponential growth in technology has revolutionized the way our politics, society and economy function. Some people argue that this shift has actually pushed us into a new economic system: technofeudalism.
No, refraining from voting because you disagree with both candidates does not make you cool. It doesn’t make you some sort of political martyr that will be remembered in history books. It makes you irresponsible and inconsiderate because you had the chance to be a part of real change, and you chose to stay silent.
Playing the long game with climate change politics can be rough, but it might also be our only solution. As cliché as it sounds, some climate action is better than none.
We absolutely should keep in mind the vast potential and pitfalls that come with AI innovation. But, I don’t believe being fanatical or polarizing is the solution.
Sure, free speech is important, and there’s something to be said about X not militantly controlling its users. But, profiting off of terrorists? Come on.
Teaching finance-specific math, like compound interest and investment related probability, could have a much more direct impact on people’s lives. A lot of people don’t have the luxury of generational financial knowledge.
Throwing food on famous paintings and preaching the moral imperatives of the climate crisis is ineffective. The only way to get people on board is through reasonable, economic metrics.
Back in September, an FDA advisory panel ruled that a certain nasal decongestant, known as phenylephrine, has been found ineffective when taken orally. Phenylephrine is found in common cold medicines like NyQuil and Benadryl.
Claudia Goldin receiving Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for her work on women's role in the work force comes at the perfect time as attitudes about work in general are evolving post-pandemic.
