Category Archives: Technology and innovation

‘Elon, There Are Rules’: EU Says Twitter Must Comply With New Digital Services Act

One day after Elon Musk took over Twitter, a top European regulator gave the world’s richest man a “reality check” about how they will respond if he loosens the platform’s content moderation policies.

Why ‘Bad’ Ads Appear on ‘Good’ Websites – A Computer Scientist Explains

Explaining the sometimes perverse operation of online ads.

Yanis Varoufakis: Cloudalists: Our New Cloud-Based Ruling Class

Capitalism is on the wane. Cloudalists, owners of a new form of “command capital,” have gained exorbitant power over everyone else.

How QR Codes Work and What Makes Them Dangerous – A Computer Scientist Explains

Some words of caution about QR codes.

Progressives Fall for Crypto-Bros Intelligence-Insulting Claim of “Inclusiveness”

Why do so many people who think of themselves as smart have their brains go to mush when the topic is crypto?

Robots for Economic Development

Data on Indonesian manufacturing firms shows a positive impact on employment of adopting robots.

Limits to Green Energy Are Becoming Much Clearer

Gail Tverberg throws cold water on green energy optimism.

Europe’s Nuclear Fusion Race Is Going Private

Fusion fever has hopped across the pond and is seriously gaining traction among private enterprises in Europe.

Senators Have Re-Introduced the Highly Unpopular EARN IT Bill That Would Scan All Online Messages

The EARN IT Act would authorize a massive new private surveillance system, rolling back important privacy and security features

Ending Drug Price Gouging: A Regulatory Framework for Pricing of Medicine Innovation

regulators can step in to ensure drug pricing both supports patient access and drug development.

The Era of Cheap Renewables Grinds To A Halt

Long-discussed concerns about environmental costs and overall supplies of critical inputs to renewables are finally starting to materialize.