This is where one can find precious lithium and copper, essential for our batteries. I hope that as mines open, the local communities benefit via eco-tourism, education, etc. I also hope this unique, even holly to some, gift of nature is preserved. I highly recommend visiting the
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Productivity Paradox: Why People Resist Tools They Can’t Afford
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people don't typically spend big money on things they can do themselves. that's why increased productivity is so daunting. while we assume higher productivity will create new value and lead to commodification, people are already overwhelmed with so much information that they
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Accessing survival resources in unequal wage-based social orders
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Or more broadly a "how to people access survival resources in a social order where these are unevenly distributed via waged work hierarchy?" issue–which yokes labor, copyright, social organization, etc.
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2023 Tech Predictions Reevaluated: AI, Metaverse, Blockchain Progress
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Reflect on the technological landscape of 2023 with this comprehensive re-evaluation of #predictions, examining the realities of #AI integration, #metaverse and #blockchain's steady progress.
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Fine-tuned Open-Source Models Match GPT-4 at Lower Cost
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You don't need an expensive, closed model for most enterprise use cases. Most companies can use a fine-tuned open-source model and match GPT-4 performance for a small fraction of the cost. Here is what you need to know: https://
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Democratized Power Technology Proliferation Across All Motivations
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Whether it’s commercial, religious, cultural, or military, democratic or authoritarian, every possible motivation can be dramatically enhanced by having cheaper power at your fingertips. These tools will be available to all, a proliferation of not just technology but capability
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AI and the Workplace in 2024: ResumeBuilder Survey
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ResumeBuilder.com Survey: What will be the impact of AI on the workplace in 2024? https://actuia.com/actualite/enquete-resumebuilder-quel-sera-limpact-de-lia-sur-le-monde-du-travail-en-2024/ #artificialintelligence
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Generative AI to Transform Industries and Enhance Human Abilities
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It's going to be hard to avoid the impact that #GenerativeAI will have on many industries and professions over the next few years. This #transformative #technology will enhance and boost our human abilities.
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AI’s rippling effects across global communities and society
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It spans communities in Kenya, India, China, Argentina, Europe, and the United States, and the unexpected, rippling after-effects of our society’s increasing reliance on AI. It’s not about the people building tech, but the rest of us – those will use and experience its impacts.
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Buen Vivir: Beyond Growth and Individualism
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“Better, Not More.” Wonderful short video about the concept of Buen Vivir & the logic of a Commons framework that prioritizes purpose, caregiving & having enough. This lies in opposition to the ideological myth that individualism & growth save the world.