Month: November 2022
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The Benefits of Learning to Think for Yourself
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] We live in a time where it’s all too easy to follow the crowd. Everyone’s got an opinion, and sometimes it feels like if you’re not taking sides, you’re being left…
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The Dangers of False Information From AI Algorithms: How to Verify Accuracy and Protect Yourself
As artificial intelligence (AI) technology advances and becomes more widely used, there is an increased risk of users receiving false information from AI-based tools. AI algorithms are designed to search for information and produce results based on their programming. However, AI programs are not always reliable and can provide users with inaccurate or outdated information.…
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My cats are driving me crazy, but I love them anyway
Cats are endlessly fascinating as they are both curious and selfish…even rude, but never seeming mean about it. (except for when they are killing things for fun…that can’t be excused) Whereas we humans, far too often tend to be uncurious, selfish and mean, and we kill things for money, which is very rude. I see…
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The Culture Wars Have Gotten Rid of Reason
In light of recent culture wars, it seems that some people have a disdain for knowledge and education. They don’t want fair play, the rule of law, or diversity, equity, and inclusion. Perhaps more accurately, a few people who have obtained a high level of power and status don’t want to share it with others.…
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The Dangers of Taking Soft Power Lightly
I love nature, but I also respect her power. She can be beautiful and nearly perfect, but we all know perfect women don’t exist. She is also like a mother – nurturing, but also able to destroy when taken for granted or pushed too far. So I’m careful not to go hiking within her sacred…
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Slicing Down Problems: Why We Slice Bread and What It Can Teach Us About Solving Big Problems
I think the reason we slice bread is so we don’t eat the whole damn loaf at once, which most of us can. How many of us have polished off a French baguette and thought “I could eat another…and where’s the butter?” But none of us would wanna eat a whole loaf of sliced because…
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