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How we became a society of psychopaths

How we became a society of psychopaths
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Psychopathy, or psychopathic personality, is a personality construct characterized by impaired empathy and remorse, persistent antisocial behavior, along with bold, disinhibited, and egocentric traits. These traits are often masked by superficial charm and immunity to stress, which create an outward appearance of apparent normalcy. (Wikipedia) We in the West are increasingly becoming a society of psychopaths. In just over 24 hours since political activist...
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Nepal gets first female PM after deadly unrest

(BBC News) Nepal's former Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki has become the country's interim prime minister after deadly anti-corruption protests ousted the government. Karki,...

‘We got him’: Authorities arrest Charlie Kirk assassin suspect

(Washington Times) The manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer is over, authorities said Friday. It ended with the arrest of a 22-year-old man who reportedly despised...

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The truth about artificial intelligence – examining the hallucination problem

The truth about artificial intelligence – examining the hallucination problem

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The hallucination problem: when AI makes things up Right now, as you process this sentence, your brain is performing thousands of micro-decisions that you're not...
Energy trajectories of China and India: the tiger’s path is about coal, solar, and energy security

Energy trajectories of China and India: the tiger’s path is about...

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Key takeaways India’s energy demand is poised to soar, but duplicating China’s path could mean quadrupling coal use to 6 billion tonnes/year. Despite...
The truth about AI — why artificial intelligence cannot really 'understand' context

The truth about AI — why artificial intelligence cannot really ‘understand’...

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Right now, as you read this sentence, your brain is performing a feat so sophisticated that it makes quantum computing look simple. You are...

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Once-in-a-lifetime contract work opportunity

Role: Satellite quarterback (the term "quarterback" is a metaphorical, and there is little chance you will get sacked as we tackle the big issues). Duties:...

OnlyCritics – sign up today and let the insults fly!

Please join me in celebrating the launch of a new platform that I call OnlyCritics. To understand the new business model, a little history is...

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Challenging false narratives is important and gratifying

I tell this story not to brag (OK, maybe a little) but to illustrate the value of rational people raising their voices in the...

This just in – not all vaccines are good, and not all are bad

Some vaccines are helpful for young people, some are helpful for elderly. Some carry with them a long list of serious side effects, including one...

Maple syrup, ice hockey, poutine … and vitriol – how did we get here?

Is anyone else fed up with all the vitriolic rants on social media? I remember a time when you could have a rational discussion with...

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