Artificial intelligence is no longer science fiction. It has become an essential — and sometimes insufferable — fixture of our everyday lives. While some celebrate AI as the ultimate tool for human advancement, others fear it as a potential threat to our labor, privacy, and very identity. In this era of rapid technological shifts, we … Read more
Do you believe there’s a correlation between sentence length and the sophistication of an author’s idea or thought — even intelligence generally? “There isn’t,” writes Verlyn Klinkenborg in his book “Several Short Sentences About Writing.” “You can say smart, interesting, complicated things using short sentences.” In a sentiment that calls to mind George Orwell’s famous … Read more
If you’re interested in the psychology of persuasion, you need to read the new edition of Robert B. Cialdini’s highly acclaimed bestseller “Influence,” which will rewire your brain to notice subtle attempts at manipulation all around you in everyday life. A fan likened the book to exploring the Moriarty of our minds, revealing the invisible … Read more
AI can be a heartless machine or a loving companion — a dichotomy you can now experience for yourself thanks to the latest developments in the field of artificial intelligence, spearheaded by xAI and exemplified in Ani and Valentine. The two sexually explicit chatbots can be accessed through the company’s SuperGrok subscription plan. A controversial … Read more