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Does the public support the United Auto Workers union strike? Who does the strike affect the most? More than 34,000 members of the United Auto Workers union have been on strike for over a month, halting production at key plants. Polls show strong public support for the striking workers, which suggests sentiment may be shifting toward unions in the US. Continue reading for a background on the UAW strike and the opinions surrounding it.
How did some Confederates view the Union’s victory? How did they hope to keep their cause alive and secure some victory after all? According to historian Jon Meacham, after the Civil War, some of the vanquished Confederates developed an idealized view of their cause. Meacham argues that at least some aspects of this “Lost Cause” ideology persist even today. Continue reading to learn about this perspective on Civil War history.
What’s the negative impact of artificial intelligence on society? How much will a superintelligent AI change the world? According to Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom, sooner or later, a superintelligent AI will be created. Depending on the superintelligent AI’s behavior, these changes could be very detrimental to humanity. Let’s look at a more in-depth explanation of how a superintelligent AI will affect society.
How do Jeff Bezos and Amazon give back to the community? How can billionaires use their fortune for good? Amazon’s success has made Bezos one of the richest people on the planet, but his ambitions don’t end there. Bezos wants to use his wealth to be a positive force for change in the world. Take a look at Jeff Bezos’s philanthropy and charitable efforts.
What will AI do in the future? What kind of abilities would a superintelligent AI have? Once a superintelligent AI exists, the fate of humanity will suddenly depend more on what the superintelligent AI does than on what humans do. Further, Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom says that AI could wield power in the world, even just as a computer program. Keep reading to learn what a superintelligent AI could do.
What’s the role of business in society? Can businesses have a negative impact on society? As watching the market and customers should make clear, organizations only exist in the context of a larger community. Therefore, in addition to guiding the inner workings of a business, managers must also set objectives relating to the impact their organization has on the wider world. Continue reading to find out if businesses have a social responsibility they have to uphold.
What does it mean to be “woke”? Is it a good thing, or does it go too far? Douglas Murray argues that the West is consumed by an ideology that insists that certain groups endure widespread prejudice and oppression. Therefore, this ideology goes on to insist, these groups should receive sensitivity, accommodations, and apologetic behavior from the social majority. Read more to get Murray’s take on social justice ideology and wokeism.
What’s woke culture? Why do many people believe that it’s gone too far and become destructive? In The Madness of Crowds, Douglas Murray argues that Western society is under attack from woke culture. He argues that this ideology is obsessed with social justice, intersectionality, and identity politics. Murray contends that what appears on the surface to be a compassionate movement is dangerous at its core. Continue reading to understand woke culture from Murray’s perspective.
Can artificial intelligence take over the world? Why should we expect AI to use its power to the detriment of humankind? A superintelligent AI would be a powerful entity. But because AI isn’t human, it doesn’t necessarily guarantee that it’ll be smart enough to use its power responsibly. Continue reading to figure out how AI can use its power against humanity.
What stabilizes society? What are Grand Narratives, and how do they help people find meaning? Douglas Murray believes there’s an important connection between the stability of a society and the ability of people to find meaning in life. Further, he contends that certain traditional institutions and belief systems provide that all-important meaning that contributes to social order. Read more to understand why Murray thinks liberalism and religion are central to a strong society.