Life in an AI utopia
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 Life in an AI utopia bigthink.com · Jonny Thomson A philosopher argues that the future will do away with the need for conflict over scarce resources. To him, the future is plentiful.  |
 Comparing Columbia University’s protests of 1968 and 2024 NPR · Bill Chappell There are parallels between the two high-profile events, but there are also differences. Here’s a quick guide.  It’s 30 years since apartheid ended Associated Press · Nqobile Ntshangase and Gerald Imray South Africa’s celebrations are set against growing discontent with the government.  The red flags that will tell us when China’s actually ready to invade Taiwan Business Insider · Chris Panella An invasion would be incredibly complex and dangerous, but experts say China could be readying for a showdown over the island. |
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 A racial slur and a high school baseball team torn apart ESPN · Howard Bryant At least nine players joined a coach in walking out on their teammates.  With the Michael Penix and Bo Nix picks, the NFL has entered a new era of QB chaos theringer.com · Ben Solak The shocking Falcons and Broncos selections explain something about the state of NFL quarterbacking — and how teams go about finding their guy.  Maximum speed and micro bikinis airmail.news · Jack Sullivan Eurotrash, tech bros, and global power brokers mingle at the crypto-currency-sponsored orgy of excess that is the Formula One Miami Grand Prix.  How JoJo Siwa’s ‘rebrand’ got so messy Vox · Aja Romano Is the massive backlash against the former child star justified?  World-competitive escape rooms are darker, scarier and more scientific Atlas Obscura · Jennifer Billock Are you an explorer or a killer?  Touching and tasting history BBC Travel · Norman Miller From ancient Egypt to Roman Britain, brewers are reviving beers from the past. |
