No technology is “inevitable.” Just like no decision of either individuals or groups, whether governments, corporations or associations, is a matter of fate or compulsion of forces operating with cold imperative beneath and / or beyond our conscious decision.
Tag: technology
THIS WEEK IN SURVEILLANCE
A new Daily Mail exclusive has detailed just how extensive the trampling of rights of Americans to Bill of Rights protections against warrantless searches was, in the aftermath of a post 2020 election January 6th Washington D.C. protest.
“NET ZERO”: ZERO NEED, LESS THAN ZERO HUMAN BENEFIT
A group of climate researchers say that scientific principle shows that atmospheric CO2 is not capable of contributing any more to global warming than is currently the case.
OBSOLESCENT GODS: THE FEVER DREAM OF TRANSHUMANISTS
AI is coming, sooner or later, for every human occupation. It will eventually outstrip human abilities to such a degree, that we will not be able to fathom its intelligence.
THIS WEEK IN SURVEILLANCE
This past week saw major controversy over a reauthorization of the 1978 FISA Act, which has been thoroughly abused to spy on American citizens under the pretext of combating foreign threats.
JUNIOR PARTNERS IN THE AI > HUMAN SYMBIOSIS
Data is the lifeblood of generative, fast emerging Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
WHEN THE ECONOMY FALLS JOBS GO WITH IT
It’s global. The numbers are there for all to see. From developed to underdeveloped nations, economies are slowing down and/or contracting.
THIS WEEK IN SURVEILLANCE
The “degrowth” screws are tightening on citizens in Canada, the U.S. and Europe.
AGAINST NATURE: PROFITING FROM THE SYNTHETIC DEVOLUTION
From ever expanding gene-edited foods, to AI writers, visual art, music and metaverse “experiences,” the Synthetic Devolution is quickly being mainstreamed via powerhouse tech and bio-science corporations.
THIS WEEK IN SURVEILLANCE
The AI Act that was supposed to protect humans while advancing AI technology among European countries?