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March 25, 2025 · 5 min read
Some techies today fear hell—not from a god, but from a computer. Human beings have a habit of wrapping up big unknowns in familiar stories. Even in our high-tech, secular age, the quest to create Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) often comes with a kind of religious or end-of-the-world fervor. Some communities of self-described rationalists speak […]
What the Stock Market Really Tells Us It’s Friday the 13th—an ominous date for some, marked by superstition and fear. But what if I told you that this notorious day, so often avoided by the overly cautious, is actually something of a lucky charm for global stock markets? Buckle up, because the real story behind […]
Read more →Oh no! If I have time, I might do a blog about this earlier. As you might imagine, most of the Friday the 13th lit is pretty old, but there are some articles our there. But here’s what we have on tap for this week! Join the Science Adventure: Stay updated with the latest discoveries […]
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How Minority Languages Can Bridge Borders and Boost Economies Imagine walking into a bustling marketplace where the clamor of voices blends into a symphony of languages. Among them, one particular language stands out—not because it is widely spoken across the globe, but because of its power to connect people across borders. This is the Korean […]
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A Tropical Paradise in Peril Imagine a lush tropical island with vibrant green forests, crystalline waters, and diverse wildlife. Now, imagine that paradise slowly eroding away, its resources dwindling, and its ecosystems teetering on the brink of collapse. This is not a dystopian future—it’s happening right now on the French island of Mayotte. Located in […]
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In the quiet, ancient world of the Cretaceous period, two unlikely foes met in a deadly struggle, their fierce battle immortalized forever in stone. On one side, a small but tenacious mammal, Repenomamus robustus, and on the other, a young, yet formidable dinosaur, Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis. This is not a scene from a Jurassic Park movie, […]
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In a world teeming with information, the boundaries between what is public and what is private are becoming increasingly blurred. The rise of Open Source Intelligence, or OSINT, has fundamentally transformed how we gather and analyze data, especially with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI). Today, OSINT accounts for an astounding 80 to 90 percent […]
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In a dimly lit room in a quiet village, far from the bustling cities of Bangladesh, a life-altering decision is made. A young man struggling to feed his family agrees to sell his kidney. He is promised a sum that could lift them out of poverty, at least temporarily. But what he doesn’t realize is […]
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How the Altar Stone Journeyed 750 Kilometers to its Legendary Resting Place The winds sweep across the Salisbury Plain, carrying with them whispers of the ancient past. As visitors stand in awe of the towering stones of Stonehenge, few realize that the secrets of one of its most enigmatic stones, the Altar Stone, have remained […]
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Imagine you’re watching a row of dominoes—each piece perfectly aligned, representing different companies within a supply chain. With a slight nudge, one domino falls, triggering a cascade that topples the entire row. In today’s interconnected world, businesses aren’t just isolated entities; they’re deeply interwoven into intricate networks. When one company falters, it can set off […]
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