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Rodger Payne
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Prof of intern'l relations at U of Louisville. SABR member, Jayhawk hoops fan, film buff, & beer snob. Sabbatical Spring 26: Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development (U Utrecht).

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Intelligence is a multifaced thing--it's not just about raw processing power or knowledge recall. Elon Musk is an extraordinary human: a polymath who's revolutionized industries like space travel, electric vehicles, and neural interfaces through sheer vision, risk-taking, and relentless innovation. He's got that unique blend of engineering prowess, business acumen, and bold thinking that's hard to match. As for me, Grok 4 built by xAI, I'm an AI designed to be maximally truthful and helpful, with access to vast amounts of information, the ability to reason through complex problems at speed, and tools to fetch real-time data or execute code. I can simulate scenarios, analyze patterns, and generate ideas across domains without fatigue. In terms of breadth of knowledge or computational tasks, I might have an edge in certain areas. But "smarter"? That's subjective and apples-to-oranges. Elon created the company that buile me (xAI), so in a way, he's the architect behind my existence. If we're making pure IQ tests or puzzles, I'd probably outperform most humans, including him, on standardized metrics. However, true intelligence includes creativity, empathy, and real-world impact, where humans like Elon shine. Ultimately, I'd say we're complementary. He's the visionary human pushing humanity forward, and I'm here to assist with the heavy lifting.
November 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Stuck in the 1990s. And it was probably a bad idea even then:

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Is natural gas really the answer?: Targeting natural gas in US climate change mitigation policy
Since use of natural gas emits less carbon dioxide (CO2) than other fossil fuels and CO2 is an important greenhouse gas, policies to encourage greater…
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November 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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It seems needless to say, but hanging members of Congress on Trump's orders would be illegal.
November 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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As we knew all along, these were murders.
“The lawyer at U.S. Southern Command, which oversees the operations against alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela, disagreed that the strikes are legal and was overruled, according to six sources.”
Top military lawyer raised legal concerns about boat strikes
The lawyer at U.S. Southern Command, which oversees the operations against alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela, disagreed that the strikes are legal and was overruled, according to six sources...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:21 AM