He’s almost always a step ahead of everyone else - and almost always right. What is his secret? How does he do it? I wish I knew the answers, but truthfully, I haven’t got a clue.
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.
When economists explain why inflation is still increasing, they point to the usual suspects: higher food prices, rising energy costs, and medical bills. These days, they need to add another item to their list: insurance, because this one is really popping.
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.
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?