Economy: We already have universal basic income
It’s called transfer payments: A transfer payment is a payment from the government, to you, with no corresponding product or service delivered at the time of payment. Basically, “free money”.…
Climate: We must de-populate the earth and make humanity extinct
Earth Now Has 8 Billion Humans. This Man Wishes There Were None. – The New York Times (nytimes.com) He has an extreme proposal for “voluntary human extinction”. With the fertility…
Demographics: Univ of Wisconsin enrollment has fallen sharply
Undergraduate enrollment at UW-Oshkosh has fallen from 10,619 in fall of 2013 to 7,909 in fall 2022, according to a campus spokesperson. At the same time, UW System data shows…
Climate: Philanthropy.com urges giving to activist disruptive groups
Activist writes for Philanthropy.com that more people should donate to groups involved in and advocating disruption, such as shutting down roads and airports.
Climate: Kids cut school to go on “climate strike”
Students go on "climate strike" but students do not deliver services-it's just cutting class.
Climate, History: This month is the 90th anniversary of the Tillamook Burn
The first fire began on August 14th, 1933 but did not make a large advance. Then, on August 24th, hot, dry winds began blowing – and in less than a…
Education, finance: Financial illiteracy at core of education loan debt problems
Poor financial decision making is likely at the core of excessive education debts, as students make decisions that do not make economic sense.
Public health: Pediatricians say kids should not walk to school by themselves until age 10
The American Academy of Pediatrics says kids should not be allowed to walk to school by themselves until age 10
Based on a terrible study: Cycling advocates think wearing helmets is unsafe
A poorly done study concludes bike helmets encourage road rage. The study is so poor that its results are invalid.
Demographics, Education: Layoffs and school closures throughout Washington State
And state schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal said earlier this year that schools could be roiled with budget woes for years to come, a combination of a “perfect storm” of financial…
EVs: Tax credits, buying versus leasing
To take advantage of a tax credit loophole on EVs, some car makers want to do more leasing: Hyundai, Kia and Ford say they will look to increase leasing on…
AI: Prof. Noah Giansiracusa on the media hype over AI
"AI" systems are doing amazing things but the limitations are still huge. Unfortunately, the hype has gotten ahead of the reality, says Prof. Noah Giansiracusa.
Business: Gen Z’s thoughts on work are not crazy
Most of my Gen Z peers actually fall somewhere in between, advocating for work-life balance and professional growth, including climbing the corporate ranks. But those teens and 20-somethings are being…
Demographics: Washington looking to cut schools, programs
Seattle officials say it’s too early to know which schools would close but the majority of enrollment loss has been in elementary grades. Source: School closures, cuts to clubs and…
Demographics: American colleges in crisis
Source: American colleges in crisis with enrollment decline largest on record | Fortune What first looked like a pandemic blip has turned into a crisis. Nationwide, undergraduate college enrollment dropped…