The Persistence of Pain
The medicalization of the world is dehumanizing—and doesn’t work. The post The Persistence of Pain appeared first on The American Conservative…
Humanity isn’t asteroid-proof yet. But we’re getting closer.
In 2012, astronaut Ron Garan did an AMA on Reddit. In between questions about aliens (he didn’t see any in space) and where his coffee came from (recycled urine), he responded to a question about why we should accept the risks of a future mission to Mars…
Syrian security forces accused of killing hundreds of civilians
The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said more than 700 civilians had been killed in 48 hours…
UK Government ‘gearing up’ to looming deadline when AI may finally become smarter than humans – as experts warn British jobs are at risk
Last night experts warned that British jobs could be at risk if ministers fail to adequately prepare for the rate of change. The technical term for the milestone is ‘AGI 2026…
The environmental toll of the M23 conflict in eastern DRC (Analysis)
The resurgence of the M23 (March 23 movement) rebel group has once again drawn global attention to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The humanitarian crisis—millions displaced, thousands killed, a ‘public health nightmare’ unfolding—rightly dominates headlines. Yet the conflict is having another significant and often overlooked impact: on the environment…
Women will overthrow Iran’s Islamic republic: Nobel laureate
Women will overthrow the Islamic system established in Iran after the 1979 revolution even if the authorities survive a military conflict, Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi said in a message Saturday marking international women’s day.Mohammadi, 52, who won the 2023 Nobel prize in recognition of her years-long fight for human rights in Iran…Kempinski Hotels names Karin Raguin as Chief Human Resources Officer
Kempinski Hotels has named Karin Raguin as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), reinforcing its commitment to talent development and organizational growth. In this role, she will lead all aspects of human resource management, including talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, succession planning, learning and development…US Using AI to Revoke Pro-Palestinian Students’ Visas: Reports
Human rights advocates expressed concern on Thursday over free speech implications following reports by Axios that the U.S State Department plans to use artificial intelligence to revoke visas of foreign students who have participated in pro-Palestinian protests. The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights to free speech and assembly…
Children’s Sacred Souls And Toxic Music
Being a natural part of the environment of all early-human and pre-human species, it is a piece of creative art of leisure that possesses invincible powers capable of taking captive of our emotions and thoughts. Its ability to directly or indirectly convey unsolicited messages soul-to-soul to us is unimaginable…