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
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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Can the system be fixed? Or is the rise of the "Luigis" inevitable?
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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.
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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."
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This shouldn't be a controversial statement. But leftists shouldn't act like right-wing goons toward their fellow leftists.

Tim stepped closer, lowering his voice. “Tell me something, Kristi. That wasn’t the first time, was it?”

She tilted her head, considering him. “No. Was it for you?”
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I want Trump to succeed in the same way I want the starship Enterprise to beam me up and take me to the 24th century.

I don't see either happening, ever.

"FREE STUFF! So please use our crappy services and don't complain when they don't work properly! Also, here are some misleading stories to make you think we know what we're doing even though we are months away from burning through all our capital!"

Little has changed on X dot com since the year 2K.

"A petition urging Burr to run amassed millions of signatures within weeks. Seeing the moment for what it was, he realized that if no one else was going to step up, he had no choice but to do it himself."
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We all assumed the adults had taken over after the Dot-Com bubble burst. Just like we assumed the adults were in charge after 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis. But those adults never existed. The people who caused the mess, the Thiels and Musks and later Zuckerbergs, never went away.

“We need something that the system can’t resist,” Chibber said. “A trap. Something that plays on their worst instincts and collapses under the weight of their own greed.”
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Is Elon Musk thinking of buying the Nobel Foundation?

Did Macron commit to helping Ukraine once the successor whose nominated assistant AG said today is protected from ANY criminal charges as President pulls all U.S. support from Kyiv? You know, the guy you shook hands with and thanked?

What are you doing, von Hindenburg?

The obstruction I’ve faced raises serious questions: What is the Governor’s office trying to hide? Why is it so difficult for a citizen to access public records about something as fundamental as voting?

It is important to understand what we are facing. All of the predictions in this article are based on Trump's own words and the actions his allies have already shown themselves willing to take on his behalf.
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