“What Huxley teaches is that in the age of advanced technology, spiritual devastation is more likely to come from an enemy with a smiling face than from one whose countenance exudes suspicion and hate. In the Huxleyan prophecy, Big Brother does not watch us, by his choice. We watch him, by ours. There is noContinue Reading
Facing populist assault, global elites regroup in Davos | The Seattle Times
“We seem to be on the cusp of an incredible new era of automation and critical breakthroughs in health sciences,” Sheard said. “But how do we manage this process? And how do we manage it in a way that doesn’t leave millions of people behind?” more @ Source: Facing populist assault, global elites regroup inContinue Reading
Paramount Was Hollywood’s ‘Mountain.’ Now It’s a Molehill. – The New York Times
Paramount, along with the rest of Hollywood, is also colliding with Silicon Valley. Netflix, which occupies a rented office tower six blocks from Paramount headquarters, has been swallowing the entertainment business whole. This year, the streaming service will pump out about 90 movies, including documentaries. To compare, the five conventional studios left standing — Paramount,Continue Reading
Domestic violence survivors find empowerment hunting poachers in Zimbabwe – “The Brave Ones”
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