With so many problems in the world these days, loneliness often gets pushed onto the backburner. In a sense that’s understandable, but is unfortunate nevertheless, because this issue is very real, affects tens of millions, and can impact both emotional well-being and general health. And over time, it has been getting steadily worse.
Depending on whom you ask, artificial intelligence (AI) is either the greatest thing since sliced white bread or the worst technology ever developed. Many data support both views, so this question begs to be asked: Can AI and humans co-exist peacefully, or will this turn into a fight to the finish?
Ask people who’ve been around the block if it’s possible to get something for nothing, and almost certainly they’d say “No!” All that’s going to change, however, possibly by the end of this year, although more likely in 2025 or 2026, and everyone will be affected.
What are the super-wealthy so worried about? Why are they selling so much stock, buying land, and building bunkers? Maybe they think the sky is about to fall. Or maybe they’re afraid of something worse: the economy will crash, a terrible apocalypse is imminent, or the world’s craziness will go completely out of control.
Back in 1958, a lot of people were delighted when the first US commercial nuclear power plant was built. No wonder. The plant offered the promise of reliable, clean, safe, and very inexpensive power. Well, we all know that didn’t quite live up to expectations.
It’s become a New Year’s ritual to predict what will happen in the upcoming year. This is not as simple as it seems to be, and most people who stick their necks out have their heads handed to them.