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Cold War 2023

117 implied HN points • 23 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Telecommunications Espionage Cybersecurity AI Surveillance
  1. Huawei is accused of being a piece of Chinese spyware with ties to government and espionage.
  2. France is taking extreme measures against encryption, raising concerns about privacy and government surveillance.
  3. Consuming true crime content raises complex questions on its impact on mental health and society, with discussions on privacy and ethical concerns.

Get Off Social Media

98 implied HN points • 16 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Social media Politics Culture
  1. Social media is harmful for kids, leading to increased depression, self-harm, and suicide rates.
  2. Authoritarian leaders are often obsessed with historical grievances, impacting their decision-making.
  3. Helping others is important, but the means matter; it's crucial to avoid harmful or unethical methods.
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A Robot Is Going To Take Your Job

98 implied HN points • 11 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Data security
  1. AI is advancing rapidly and may replace many jobs in the future.
  2. California is facing significant challenges, including a large debt default.
  3. Shrooms provide a unique experience of slowing down in a fast-paced world.

Save The World My Ass

78 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
🕹 Technology AI Venture Capital Politics Culture Economics
  1. AI isn't going to save the world as some claim, with arguments against its impact on jobs and inequality.
  2. Progressivism is more of the default in society, with conservatism being viewed as an obstacle to change.
  3. Being open to being cringy can be a powerful tool for building an online audience by not caring about others' opinions.