Utopia for Realists – The case for a universal basic income, open borders and a 15-hour workweek
From a universal basic income to a 15-hour workweek, from a world without borders to a world without poverty – it’s time to return to utopian thinking. Rutger Bregman takes us on a journey through history, beyond the traditional left-right divides, as he introduces ideas whose time has come.
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Obama orders review into ‘Russian hacking’ before US election – BBC News
President Barack Obama orders a review of cyber-attacks, blamed on Russia, that shook the US election.
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Technology has created more jobs than it has destroyed, says 140 years of data | Business | The Guardian
Study of census results in England and Wales since 1871 finds rise of machines has been a job creator rather than making working humans obsolete
South African Sets Out to Paddle Across the Atlantic – The New York Times
Chris Bertish, 42, a sailor and big-wave surfer using a custom-built stand-up paddleboard, has charted a course from Morocco to Florida.
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Shari’a Law Meets the Internet
Shari'a councils should not have the right effectively to deny women rights they hold as British citizens under British law. In the end, the biggest problem is that there is no system of external regulation for the councils. There is no legal requirement
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US life expectancy declines for first time in 20 years – BBC News
Heart disease and dementia deaths contribute to the first drop in US life expectancy for 20 years.
Source: US life expectancy declines for first time in 20 years - BBC News
News: Experiences leave behind epigenetic traces in our genetic material – Google Groups
Google Groups allows you to create and participate in online forums and email-based groups with a rich experience for community conversations.
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The Robot Revolution Will Be the Quietest One – The New York Times
Robots will soon creep into every area of our lives — and we will hand over our responsibilities without a second thought.
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Do smoke-free stoves really save lives? – BBC News
Research has cast doubt on a UN-backed project to reduce pollution-induced illness in the world's poorest children by providing 100 million homes with a smoke-free stove.