This is why most people are wrong about almost anything

The case of minimum wage laws serves as a poignant illustration of the perils of inductive reasoning. Hayek’s predictions, though grounded in economic theory and empirical observations, failed to account for the multifaceted dynamics shaping labor markets. By extrapolating from limited data and theoretical abstractions, Hayek fell victim to the inherent biases and oversights characteristic of inductive reasoning.

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AI is not creative, it is just good at recycling

Can machines truly be creative? Some argue yes, pointing to AI-generated art, music, and literature. However, upon closer examination, it becomes apparent that the creativity exhibited by AI is merely a permutation of existing information rather than genuine innovation. True creativity, as exemplified by pioneers like Isaac Newton, involves the generation of new knowledge to tackle previously unsolved problems. In this essay, I will argue that while AI can mimic creativity to an extent, it ultimately fails to embody the essence of true innovation due to its inability to generate entirely novel solutions by creating new knowledge.

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When even AI tells you-you are unattractive!

The Role of AI and Pearson Correlation Coefficient” – Discover how artificial intelligence and cognitive psychology have enabled researchers to explore the relationship between ordinary and attractive faces. Learn how the Pearson correlation coefficient helps evaluate the strength of the linear relationship between different facial features and perceived attractiveness. Dive into the latest facial attractiveness research, including the construction of face databases and the proposal of a comprehensive facial attractiveness evaluation system. Explore the potential and significance of AI-based on cognitive psychology in studying human emotions and understanding facial aesthetic preferences.

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We don’t have the humility to face global warming

Often in our modern political discussions regarding economy and ecology, we see these two dimensions as somehow conflicting. Economic progress is often associated with an exploitation of natural resources on earth.

The professor for philosophy at the University Gustav Eiffel, Corine Pelluchon argues in an Essay called “Ecology as new Enlightenment” that was published in the Global solutions Journal, 2021 that our perception of the environment, the so-called eco-phenomenology lays a new foundation for a social contract. She says:

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