The Wages Of Fear

 The Wages Of Fear Trying to Understand the World

America’s 806 Billionaires Are Now Richer Than Half the Population Combined—a Lot Richer

They have 57 percent more wealth, all told, than 65 million US households.

Non-Profit Journalism Is Growing. But Where’s The Audience?

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“Journalists are not very good marketers. They do a story they are excited about and think most people in the addressable audience will want to read it — maybe 60%. No, that’s way high. More likely 10%.” - Poynter

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 Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) [March 11, 2024] released the 2024 Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community. This report reflects the collective insights of the Intelligence Community, which is committed every day to providing the nuanced, independent, and unvarnished intelligence that policymakers, warfighters, and domestic law enforcement personnel need to protect American lives and America’s interests anywhere in the world. The unclassified assessment is available here.”

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 The Harry Potter brats owe JK Rowling an apology.

JK Rowling is furious. And who can blame her? The recently published Cass Review has proven what she has been saying – and demonised for – for years. On Wednesday, the author and philanthropist posted on X to suggest that she wouldn’t forgive the actors-cum-activists she made famous for turning on her.

Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe (who played Harry in the blockbuster films) and Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) have both previously condemned the franchise’s creator for daring to point out the dangers of gender ideology. Now, in light of Dr Hilary Cass’s damning report, Rowling has said: ‘Celebs who cosied up to a movement intent on eroding women’s hard-won rights and who used their platforms to cheer on the transitioning of minors can save their apologies for traumatised detransitioners and vulnerable women reliant on single-sex spaces.’

Unfortunately, it seems unlikely that Watson or Radcliffe will be apologising to anyone. The pair have been committed to pushing gender ideology ever since they publicly broke with Rowling in 2020, issuing robotic soundbites in support of trans rights.

 21st CENTURY HEADLINES: Asking AI Life’s Big Questions. How much milk should I buy? What should I do with my gun? Can I do cocaine with God?

You
They’re telling me I’m going to meet God now! I am so excited!

ChatGPT
As an AI language model, I’m not equipped to offer any specific information about the afterlife or whether there is a god. The nature of the afterlife, if it exists, is a topic of much debate and speculation among different cultures and belief systems. Some believe in an afterlife as a continuation of the individual’s consciousness or soul, while others believe in a more abstract concept of spiritual energy or reincarnation. Ultimately, it is up to your own beliefs and interpretations.

You
God is shorter than I imagined.

ChatGPT
It’s important to remember that our preconceived notions of what God looks like are often shaped by cultural and religious influences. In reality, God may not have a physical form at all. The idea of God is often represented as an omnipotent, omniscient being beyond human understanding. So, if you’re experiencing a meeting with God in your afterlife, it’s possible that it’s in a form that you may not expect.

You
He’s offering me cocaine. Is that legal in the afterlife?

ChatGPT
As an AI language model, I cannot give legal advice on the afterlife. However, in many cultures and belief systems, drug use is not considered acceptable behavior, even in the afterlife. Additionally, it’s important to consider the potential consequences of drug use, even in the afterlife, as it may have negative effects on your spiritual journey or experience. Ultimately, the decision is up to you.

You
So you’re saying it’s okay to do lines with God?

ChatGPT
As an AI language model, I don’t have personal beliefs or opinions, but it’s important to remember that drug use can have negative consequences, even in the afterlife. Additionally, it’s not clear what the rules and norms of the afterlife are, as it is a subject of much speculation and debate. Ultimately, it’s up to you to make your own choices and evaluate the potential consequences.

Consider one bit of good news here — AI isn’t implying that it’s God.

Yet.