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ChatGPT Is The Great Equalizer For Those Born With Socioeconomic And Genetic Disadvantages

ChatGPT Is The Great Equalizer For Those Born With Socioeconomic And Genetic Disadvantages

Jul 14 2023 | comment(s)

There is a lot of concern about the ability of ChatGPT to replace lower-skilled workers but it will probably make them better. In the 19th century a phrase went, "God man but Sam Colt made them equal" and ChatGPT could give those without inherent gifts that same leg up soon.

The days when you could seem smart by having a good memory and confident delivery style may be over, which means greater equity for all.
Atherosclerosis: Understanding Why Arteries Harden

Atherosclerosis: Understanding Why Arteries Harden

Jul 13 2023 | comment(s)

Atherosclerosis, a condition that causes arteries to thicken, is a risk factor for a number of diseases that as a group are the leading cause of death in the U.S. What it really means, why it happens, and why it matters is unclear, since nearly half of Americans are told they have it.

Understanding its progression and possible impact of fatty buildup in the arteries is important, as is calcification. A new pilot is geared toward learning where that calcification comes from, and if perhaps its origin is inside the arteries.
In Defense Of Dating Apps - They're Used For Affirmation, And That's A Good Thing

In Defense Of Dating Apps - They're Used For Affirmation, And That's A Good Thing

Jul 11 2023 | comment(s)

A survey of over one thousand Tinder users found that were not interested in meeting anyone, and nearly two-thirds were already married or "in a relationship."

Instead of being used to find dates, people instead it has a similar appeal as social media - a source of entertainment, distraction and self-esteem.

The data were 1,387 English-speaking Tinder users, ages 17 to 84, asking about their motivations for using the app; the number of matches and offline dates they had; their relationship status; their selectiveness in choosing partners; and, among other factors, psychological measures like impulsivity, depression, loneliness and self-esteem.
Can Energy From Food Waste Be Viable, Or Would It Be Another Ethanol Subsidy?

Can Energy From Food Waste Be Viable, Or Would It Be Another Ethanol Subsidy?

Jul 11 2023 | comment(s)

Food waste is a major problem in the developed world. People new to buying organic food are annoyed at how quickly it spoils but what if that wilted brown lettuce could be converted into energy?

Anaerobic digestion hasn't been done on a large scale, the numbers don't work, but academics say it could. In a numerical model. The authors looked at supply chain logistics - potential sites, transportation, production, and facility costs, as well as revenue and return on investments.
Race Is Not A State Of Mind - African People Have Higher Breast And Prostate Cancer Risk

Race Is Not A State Of Mind - African People Have Higher Breast And Prostate Cancer Risk

Jul 11 2023 | comment(s)

A new study is actively recruiting men and women of African ancestry who were diagnosed with prostate or breast cancer to build a database from which researchers hope to identify genetic factors that may influence cancer risk among these groups.
Climate Doomsday Narratives Are Working, Say Media Academics

Climate Doomsday Narratives Are Working, Say Media Academics

Jul 08 2023 | comment(s)

A decade ago surveys showed that Millennials were less concerned about environmental claims than Baby Boomers or Generation X. The reason was speculated to be environmental fatigue. Millennials saw that government recycling was only making China rich and Americans pay higher taxes, that being miserable at home while Al Gore got rich selling carbon credits made no sense, and assurances that weather were not climate during a snowstorm but were climate during a heatwave made little sense.