© Pictures, Use policy / ToS. Side trip so Smolensk, one of Russia’s oldest cities, is located in western Russia along the Dnieper River, approximately 418 kilometers west of Moscow. First mentioned in 863 AD, it served as a vital stronghold and trading hub due to its strategic position on key trade routes linking the Baltic […]
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by Gail Tverberg, published in her Blog under a Creative Commons License. I predict that the world economy will shrink in the next 10 years. I think that this is bound to happen because of energy and debt limits the world economy is hitting. There are a variety of other factors involved, as well. In […]
4 Hour Life, often abbreviated as 4HL, is a neologism referring to the amount of personal time someone has left in a 24-hour period after working for eight hours, sleeping for eight hours, commuting, and spending time with family.
Source Let’s assume for a moment that humanoid robots equipped with advanced AI—something like ChatGPT’s cognitive engine—can be built and sold for just $10,000. At that price, they would be accessible to small businesses, governments, and even private households. These machines could work 24/7, outperform humans in knowledge work, communication, logistics, and even caregiving.Now […]
In a world of growing uncertainty — from energy crises and climate change to geopolitical tensions — many are asking: Which countries are best prepared for a turbulent future? The following comparison looks at nations through the lens of energy resilience, food security, climate stability, and social cohesion. Don’t underestimate the advantage of a closely […]
Google Project Fi For world travelers, a Google Project Fi phone is undoubtedly the ultimate choice. Calling is affordable worldwide. Data costs $10 per GB, which is expensive but applies globally. When connected to a WiFi network, calls are automatically routed via VOIP at a much lower cost. Disadvantages: You need a US credit card, […]
Growth is Sluggish, but Ruin is Rapid (Lucius Annaeus Seneca) When President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports last week, many commenters interpreted the idea as a manifestation of madness. But in Trump’s madness, there may be some method. Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) strategy appears to be part of a broader shift […]