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Lots of people get upset when shopping at the supermarket because they feel they’re not getting enough bang for their buck.  Well, there’s the good news and bad news.  The good news is that they are actually getting more than they expect – a lot more.  The bad news is that most of it are things they don’t want - not even for free.

Warren Buffett is arguably the most influential person on Wall Street, and investors hang onto his every word.  Some may even make investment decisions based on his opinions and observations.  

Years ago, journalism was a respected profession.  A prominent journalist then was typically a blend of muckraker, public advocate, whistleblower, and protector of the weak - a mixture of Clark Kent and Perry Mason. Okay, that may be a bit of an exaggeration, but as a group, reporters, editors, and newscasters cared about the truth.  They tried to protect the public, wanted it to be informed, and in some cases risked their necks to break a good story.  

Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) the best technology ever developed or is it morphing into the world’s worst nightmare?  It’s too early to know for sure, but some experts are becoming worried.   

Opinions may vary, but this much is certain.  AI already can enable machines to “think” like humans, solve the seemingly “unresolvable,” and learn from its mistakes.  

In order for a book to be published, it needs to be well-written, tell a good story, and either share insights into human nature or provide entertainment to readers.  But these days, one more component is required: political correctness.  And those that are not may be edited, pulled from library shelves, or banned entirely.  This applies not only to new tomes but even to those published decades ago – including some considered classics.

It can truly be said that in the record business, what goes around comes around.  And if you don’t believe that, just look at what’s happening with vinyl records: They’ve defied the experts’ assertions and made a huge comeback.