Destabilizing UFO technology and a ‘vulnerable world’

According to philosopher Nick Bostrom, a novel technological discovery may one day devastate human civilization. In Bostrom’s “vulnerable world” theory, only extraordinary interventions — such as unprecedented global cooperation or surveillance — can prevent a sufficiently dangerous new technology from ushering in civilizational collapse. With key members of Congress suspecting that the U.S. already possesses … Read more

A mystery buyer is paying more than $100M for this NYC penthouse on Billionaires’ Row

In all, the penthouse has more than 12,500 square feet of space. Extell An anonymous, deep-pocketed buyer is shelling out a cool nine digits for a prime duplex on Manhattan’s Billionaires’ Row.  The glam spread at Extell Development’s Central Park Tower has entered contract for north of $100 million, the Wall Street Journal first reported … Read more

Opinion: I’m a CSU professor. I have serious doubts about the demands behind a threatened strike

Union members rally outside the CSU chancellor’s office in Long Beach last fall. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) The union that represents California State University faculty is set to launch a strike next week across the system’s 23 campuses, citing the university’s unwillingness to raise salaries 12%, expand parental leave, reduce workloads and more. Unfortunately, … Read more

Kim Kardashian’s Skims branches into edible underwear, just in time for Valentine’s Day

Kim Kardashian’s got some tricks (and) treats up her sleeve for Valentine’s Day.kimkardashian/Instagram Page Six may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. That’s one way to look like a snack. Kim Kardashian just announced the return of Skims’ Valentine’s Day Shop with a sultry campaign starring Lana Del … Read more

A different way to finance higher education: with equity 

Recent campus crises demonstrate that universities are not sufficiently invested in our nation’s students.   This should come as no surprise, incentive structures being what they are: Universities are no longer nonprofits dedicated to higher learning, but corporations, with presidents like Claudine Gay operating as asset managers and students functioning like customers. These once venerated … Read more

Opinion: I’m a CSU professor, and the administration’s response to faculty needs is an insult

Faculty at four Cal State campuses went on a one-day strike in December 2023 over pay and working conditions. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times) At 52, I am abundantly educated, with two bachelor’s degrees, a teaching credential, a master’s degree and a doctorate completed while raising three children. Yet my daughters can earn more … Read more

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