Policy: Academics call for a global wealth tax
It would start with billionaires, and then, they say, expand downwards from there to tax “other rich people”: Billionaires Are Next Up in Crosshairs of Global Tax Architects (msn.com) After…
Automation: California to install automated ticket issuing speed cameras
While simultaneously lowering speed limits: What to know about automatic speeding tickets coming to the Bay Area (sfgate.com) “Enforcement must be part of our work to make our streets safer,…
Demographics: Voter partisanship formed when young
According to the "impressionable years" hypothesis, young people form their political leanings based on contemporary events when they are young. But there is a glaring weakness in this hypothesis ...
Workforce: Ageism is ingrained in the work world
Employers much more likely to hire someone less than 45 years old. After that, participation in the labor force begins to drop off sharply. According to an OECD report which…
Demographics: Is immigration the solution?
With a low fertility rate, economists seek more immigration as a solution - but are there enough immigrants to meet everyone's needs?
Public health: No or little evidence that NPIs worked to stop Covid-19 transmission
UK study finds that lock downs and non-pharmaceutical interventions to stop Covid - did not work. Duh.
Drones: FAA admits Remote ID is for automated BVLOS systems traffic management
FAA admits the purpose of Remote ID is to facilitate automated drone delivery and related services.
Climate: We need “climate rationing”, says another writer
Socialist writer argues we need "climate rationing", and "rationing...has a rich and positive history".
Drones: FAA postpones Remote ID enforcement
https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-extends-remote-id-enforcement-date-six-months Postponed until March 16, 2024.
Aviation: Remote ID mandated as of Sep 16 for drones, RC aircraft
The FAA’s mandate that all RC aircraft over 8 ounces/250 grams have continuous remote identification broadcasts goes into effect on Sep 16. Model aircraft and drones that cannot comply by…