Top Recommendations for Learning a New Skill Through Reading

Over the course of the past half a year, my focus and interest have shifted towards housekeeping, a subject I had previously shown no enthusiasm or aptitude for, according to my former roommates. I have meticulously planned out cleaning schedules, spent an excessive amount of time contemplating the merits of different fabrics, and have even …

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The Impact of Goodreads on the Publishing Industry

When Megan Nolan released her debut novel, she was warned by fellow authors about the power of Goodreads, an online review site. She experienced this power firsthand when she discovered a two-star review on her book’s Goodreads listing, even though only she and the publisher had seen it at that point. This incident highlighted the …

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The Intersection of Gödel, Escher, Bach, and Artificial Intelligence

By now, it’s impossible not to be aware of the remarkable advancements in artificial intelligence, thanks to the development of sophisticated language models like ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Copilot, and Google’s Bard. However, we must also recognize the issues stemming from these systems, such as their tendency to produce inaccurate information and possess an inflated sense of …

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Feminists Opposing the Sexual Revolution

Was the sexual revolution a mistake? That’s a question that has sparked a debate among feminists in recent years. While many feminists have celebrated the benefits of the sexual revolution, including easier access to contraception, relaxed divorce laws, and the legalization of abortion, a growing strand of feminism known as “reactionary feminism” has called these …

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