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Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Advocates for Change and Gains Union Support
politics4 months ago

Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Advocates for Change and Gains Union Support

Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate and Marine veteran, previously posted controversial and radical views on social media, including calling himself a 'communist' and criticizing police and rural White Americans. He has since deleted these posts, disavowing them as expressions of a darker time, and emphasizes that his current views are different. The posts have attracted attention amid his campaign, which is supported by progressive figures like Bernie Sanders.

via CNN|
#candidate-controversy#disillusionment#maine-senate-race
Is the AI Bubble About to Burst? Insights and Implications
technology6 months ago

Is the AI Bubble About to Burst? Insights and Implications

The article discusses the recent decline in AI hype, highlighting disappointing results from models like GPT-5, reduced enthusiasm among investors and tech elites, and concerns about the economic impact of AI investments. It suggests that the so-called AI bubble may be deflating, but warns that AI as a field is unlikely to disappear entirely, drawing parallels with the crypto bubble's aftermath and emphasizing ongoing skepticism and moral concerns about AI's societal effects.

via Max Read | Substack|
#ai-bubble#disillusionment#investment-slowdown
politics6 months ago

Young JD Vance's Iraq Experience

JD Vance's military service in Iraq profoundly shaped his political views, leading to skepticism of U.S. foreign interventions and influencing his conservative, anti-establishment stance as a politician, while also revealing a complex personal evolution from an idealistic young Marine to a prominent political figure critical of American foreign policy.

via Politico|
#disillusionment#foreign-policy#iraq-war
"Florida's Mass Migration: Where Are Floridians Fleeing To?"
lifestyle1 year ago

"Florida's Mass Migration: Where Are Floridians Fleeing To?"

Thousands of people who moved to Florida during the pandemic are now leaving due to the relentless heat, damaging hurricanes, and high living costs. Many transplants found the state to be more expensive than expected, with soaring homeowners insurance rates, expensive car insurance, and rising property taxes. Some also cited traffic, dangerous wildlife, and the state's gun laws as reasons for their disillusionment, leading them to seek a better life elsewhere.

via New York Post |
#cost-of-living#disillusionment#florida
"Florida's Mass Migration: Sun and Sand or Soaring Costs and Culture Wars?"
lifestyle1 year ago

"Florida's Mass Migration: Sun and Sand or Soaring Costs and Culture Wars?"

Many Americans who moved to Florida during the pandemic are now leaving due to disillusionment with the state's extreme weather, rising cost of living, and divisive politics. While the allure of sunshine and tax breaks initially attracted them, factors such as soaring insurance costs, low wages, and conservative policies have led to a change of heart. Some cite difficulties in making friends, intense political atmosphere, and unexpected expenses as reasons for their departure, highlighting the challenges of living in the Sunshine State.

via Daily Mail|
#cost-of-living#disillusionment#florida
"Burn Book: Kara Swisher's Take on the Tech Industry's Power Players"
technology2 years ago

"Burn Book: Kara Swisher's Take on the Tech Industry's Power Players"

Kara Swisher, a prominent figure in tech journalism, reflects on her experiences covering the industry in her memoir "Burn Book." While she still holds a fondness for many tech moguls, she also expresses disillusionment with some tech executives. Swisher discusses her interactions with prominent figures like Elon Musk and Steve Jobs, highlighting her willingness to speak truthfully to them and her concerns about the immense wealth and power held by these individuals.

via NPR|
#billionaires#disillusionment#kara-swisher