Bruce SkarinCooperation —not superintelligence— is where the real AI revolution beginsAI that bests humans at increasingly complex games like Go and Dota 2 may seem surprising, but it is actually pretty dull compared to what…Feb 26, 2018Feb 26, 2018
Bruce SkarinSaving Earth by surviving MarsThanks to Elon Musk and the game changing reuseable rockets of SpaceX, the push to become a multi-planetary species is beginning to reach…May 9, 20172May 9, 20172
Bruce SkarininExtra NewsfeedTextbook Information WarfareOne data point tells you little more than pure randomness. With two points, you can make a line. More than three points, you can start…Jan 26, 20171Jan 26, 20171
Bruce SkarinThe Electoral Reset ButtonMy good friend Larry Lessig has once again gently and intelligently pointed out that I have been making the weaker argument on the…Dec 14, 2016Dec 14, 2016
Bruce SkarinScience and opinionsOpinions are like friends. You can pick and choose them as you like. Science, however, is like your family. You cannot change what genes…Dec 13, 2016Dec 13, 2016
Bruce SkarininEqual CitizensThe Other 94 percentIf you voted for Donald Trump during the primaries. This is not for you. Go ahead, I’ll give you a second or two to hit the back button or…Dec 8, 2016Dec 8, 2016
Bruce SkarininEqual CitizensTrip the EC BreakerThe Electoral College (EC) breaker that is.Nov 22, 20162Nov 22, 20162
Bruce SkarinRebuilding our nation versus burning it downTwo-hundred and two years ago — during the War of 1812 — the British tried to burn the Capitol to the ground, but a sudden rain stopped…Nov 2, 20161Nov 2, 20161
Bruce SkarinDifferent as night and day — voting for change starts whenever we decide it doesJust when you think the election could not possibly get any more complex, the FBI goes and sticks its foot in the door. If you feel like…Oct 31, 2016Oct 31, 2016
Bruce SkarinThe SOS Deal — Crowdsourcing the first 100 days in exchange for a victorySOS, mayday, mayday, this is the U.S. of America calling, we are going down. I repeat we are going down. Immediate assistance is required…Oct 25, 2016Oct 25, 2016