We have tried this before — Originally published via the Politics Through History newsletter. Open-source purists, tech insiders, and many others have argued: don’t regulate artificial intelligence (AI) now. They don’t want to hurt innovation. Some have even argued there isn’t an AI industry to regulate yet. But this ignores the history of just about any…

Intended and unintended consequences abound — Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. The use of artificial intelligence does not give you free license to commit crimes or other harms. But anyone listening to the recent Senate hearing on AI — that had some good recommendations — might have concluded that AI currently operates in a lawless…

The time to regulate artificial intelligence is now — “Congress failed to meet the moment with social media”, as Senate Judiciary Chair Richard Blumenthal noted in his opening statement. It cannot risk doing the same with artificial intelligence (AI). The dark dangers of AI could be far more severe than what we’ve witnessed with social media. With that said…

Why almost all content creators will switch to video — This story was originally published in the Politics Through History Newsletter. Do you fear that any part of your job is at risk to generative AI? You’ve probably heard the fears. “Oh no, ChatGPT is going to take my job!” …

Implement your own idea meritocracy — What are your thoughts on an idea meritocracy? In Ray Dalio’s book, “Principles”, he explains why he is an evangelist about the idea. As the founder of Bridgewater Associates, one of the largest and most successful hedge funds in the world, Dalio has a lot of experience and knowledge to…

Why Bernard Arnault would impress even Logan Roy — HBO’s hit series “Succession” has received critical acclaim for its dramatic portrayal of a wealthy family fighting for power and control over its media empire. The show may be based on the Murdochs, but the real-life succession family is the Arnaults. Bernard Arnault is the founder and chief executive of…

The debt ceiling is an exercise in idiocy and always has been — The United States is facing yet another debate surrounding the debt ceiling. This arbitrary limit on the amount of debt that the United States can take on has been a source of controversy for decades, with both sides of the political aisle arguing for their preferred approach. However, as an…

The key to happiness and fulfillment — As children, we are full of wonder and awe at the world around us. I’m talking about childhood wonderment. When everything is new and exciting. When each day is an adventure. When we approach life with an open mind and an insatiable curiosity. …

An environmental activist and anti-vaxxer runs for President — I recently heard someone analogize Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) to Joe Biden and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his father, Bobby Kennedy. The comparison criticized Biden’s handling of the Ukraine War, attempting to draw parallels to LBJ and Vietnam. …