Experts David Keith and Daniele Visioni express alarm over a recent $60 million funding round for a solar geoengineering startup, Stardust, emphasizing the potential dangers of privatizing climate-altering technologies. They argue that such ventures could undermine scientific integrity and public trust in climate science. The duo disputes several technical assertions made by these companies, asserting that ethical considerations must precede deployment efforts.
Additionally, the piece delves into the phenomenon of The Simpsons as a pop culture touchstone, highlighting its perceived ability to predict various events. Al Jean, the show’s long-time showrunner, reflects on the seemingly prophetic moments in the series, from political events to societal outbreaks, and the conspiracy theories that have arisen around these instances. The discussion suggests that while entertaining, the interpretations of these predictions might overlook the show’s satirical essence and cultural commentary.
👉 Pročitaj original: MIT Technology Review – AI
