Politics & Current Affairs — July 28, 2009

Power Utilization and Pricing

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Wouldn’t it be best for an economy for electric power distributors to charge customers in proportion to the overall demand for KW-hours, similar to the wireless phone providers or rail transportation (peak and off-peak pricing)?

I.E., In times of the day of high demand, charge proportionally higher per KW-hour and less per KW-hour in times of the day of lower demand.

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Gloved hands holding a computer processor chip, viewed from an angled perspective against a black background.

The Future

AI is now designing chips for AI

AI software is rapidly accelerating chip design, potentially leveling up the speed of innovation across the economy.

Collage of social media icons and pixelated images in a grid layout, featuring Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook logos on a red background.

The Present

Internet freedom is fading in the new era of social control

“The evolution of digital media makes stricter regulation of online behavior not only feasible but inevitable,” writes media ecologist Andrey Mir.

Stacks of colorful shipping containers are seen in the background, with out-of-focus people holding signs in the foreground.

The Present

Port workers are at war with automation. Can they win?

A prolonged strike could cost the economy between $500 million to $4.5 billion per day.

Comparison of early Mars with abundant water and a thicker atmosphere versus the dry and arid Mars of today, much like Venus, which also died in terms of its potential to support life.

Starts With A Bang

Mars could have lived, even without a magnetic field

Mars and Earth were sister planets in many ways, with early similar conditions. Why did Mars die? The leading explanation isn’t universal.

Three white autonomous cars drive down a city street lined with trees.

The Future

The robotaxis have arrived

The best autonomous car may be one you don’t even need to own.

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