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Using Stafford Beer’s idea of eudemony—human flourishing—I examine whether leftists should reclaim AI or abandon it. Spoiler: Technology isn't the enemy; capitalism's misuse of it is. #AI #StaffordBeer #Eudemony #Leftism #Socialism news.theicemachine.net/designing-de...

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People often ask—sometimes sincerely, sometimes just to challenge me—"Fine, what do YOU think we should do?" or "Are you a socialist?" If you really need an "-ism" from me, call it materialist eudemonism. My article draws on Stafford Beer's cybernetics to show exactly what I mean. bit.ly/3Rb8moB

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With unexpected backing from several Democrats, including Rep. Elissa Slotkin, Brule’s confirmation sailed through the Senate without resistance. Slotkin, when questioned on her vote, stated, “We need to broaden our appeal beyond our usual supporters.” news.theicemachine.net/brule-confir...

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Trump is found unresponsive in his Mar-a-Lago residence. Conspiracy theories flood social media within minutes. MAGA loyalists allege foul play. Trump’s death is confirmed by White House physicians, triggering an immediate power vacuum. news.theicemachine.net/fascism-for-...

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Can the system be fixed? Or is the rise of the "Luigis" inevitable? news.theicemachine.net/the-rise-of-...

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The real DEI in America is Dynastic Economic Insulation, the protective bubble around the wealthy and their descendants, ensuring that even the most incompetent, unqualified, and corrupt fail-spring land softly—often atop the ruins of someone else’s economy. news.theicemachine.net/the-real-dei...

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"Chris, it’s not about you being wrong or right,” Robinson began, voice smooth like polished glass. “It’s about stability. The movement can’t afford to be fractured when we’re facing the most authoritarian regime in U.S. history. Your rhetoric is.. disruptive." news.theicemachine.net/the-ghosts-o...

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