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A man in a suit looks upward with a surprised expression. There is a fiery effect in the foreground. Buildings and people are visible in the background.
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"Humans, like most mammals, tend to shut down in really frightening situations for which they have no training or prior experience. Researchers call it negative panic. People do nothing. They shut down."
black hole
50 years ago, Stephen Hawking showed that black holes emit radiation and eventually decay away. That fate may now apply to everything.
Satellite view of the United States at night reveals illuminated cities and areas, with dense clusters of lights in the eastern region, highlighting vibrant economic hubs reminiscent of workforce data concentrations, contrasted by the sparser illumination in the western regions.
A National Center for Data and Evidence could supplement our archaic and expensive system and more accurately measure AI's impact on jobs.
A sepia-toned illustration of a man with wavy hair, reminiscent of Keats, resting his chin on his hand and gazing thoughtfully into the distance, embodying the contemplative patience of playing the long game.
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Betelgeuse visualization
The closest known star that will soon undergo a core-collapse supernova is Betelgeuse, just 640 light-years away. Here's what we'll observe.
Abstract image of blue and pink particles on a black background, creating swirling patterns reminiscent of leading with AI innovations.
The Wharton School professor — and author of Co-Intelligence — outlines ways we can tap into the AI advantage safely and effectively.
A stylized image of the Statue of Liberty with a red overlay subtly symbolizes resilience and freedom, evoking thoughts on life expectancy.
In 2021, residents of the top America could expect to live 20.4 years longer than residents of the bottom America.