Are Phones and Computers Reducing Inequality? By Reason Alone • 1 HN point • 20 Jun 23 🕹 Technology Inequality Consumption Impact Measuring inequality is challenging Consumption inequality may be more important than income or wealth inequality Phones and computers might be reducing global inequality
Anxiety Inducing AI Thoughts on Living • 1 HN point • 30 Mar 23 🕹 Technology AI Language Models Human-Machine Interaction Impact Fear of job displacement by LLMs Anxiety about AI dominance and potential harm Realization that human uniqueness is challenged by advanced AI capabilities
The heat in Argentina is also a result of the heating up from climate change Adetokunbo Sees • 1 HN point • 31 Mar 23 🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Impact Inflation Agriculture Heatwaves in Argentina are linked to climate change along with La Nina events India, Brazil, and Argentina are experiencing rising temperatures above normal Climate change exacerbates heatwaves and affects agriculture, leading to inflation and power grid strain
How We Selected 15 Impact DAOs to Study #Season2 Crypto Good • 0 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23 🔮 Crypto DAOs Impact The study focuses on Impact DAOs, digital organizations using web3 tools for coordination and transparency. Selection criteria include being an Impact DAO, diversity in categories, operational history, and tangible impact. The research process involved screening a list of 70+ Impact DAOs, selecting based on set criteria and recommendations.
Here's the likely death toll due to not having got warming under control Callaway Climate Insights • 0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24 🌞 Climate & Environment Global Warming Impact Health Effects Extreme Weather Research suggests not controlling warming could lead to a significant death toll. Average lifespans may decrease by half a year due to climate issues. Last summer was exceptionally hot globally, with people relying heavily on air conditioning.
The Bottleneck and You The Snap Forward • 0 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24 🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Housing Risks Investment Impact Geography matters in determining relative safety in the face of climate and ecological upheavals. Brittleness of systems and locations is a key factor to consider in assessing risk and safety. Safer places are becoming increasingly valuable and in demand, leading to a shortage and rising costs in those areas.