Longevity Enthusiasts Advocate for Defeating Death as Top Priority
A growing movement of longevity enthusiasts, known as "Vitalists," are advocating for the defeat of death as humanity's number one priority. Nathan Cheng, a proponent of this philosophy, has been delivering speeches arguing that death is inherently bad and that extending lifespan indefinitely should be a primary focus for society, according to MIT Technology Review. Cheng argues that if life is considered inherently valuable, then logically, efforts should be concentrated on extending it as much as possible. He believes solving aging is a moral imperative for everyone.
AI Personalization Raises Privacy Concerns
Meanwhile, advancements in artificial intelligence are raising concerns about data privacy. AI chatbots and agents are increasingly being designed with the ability to remember user preferences and personal details. Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta are all developing AI products that can draw from users' personal information, such as Gmail, photos, search history, and YouTube activity, to provide more personalized and proactive experiences, MIT Technology Review reported. While these features offer potential advantages, experts caution that more needs to be done to address the new risks they introduce. These personalized AI systems are designed to act on our behalf, maintain context across conversations, and improve based on our data.
Study Suggests Vitamin D and Omega-3 Supplements May Help with Depression
A study suggested that Vitamin D and Omega-3 supplements may have a larger effect on depression than antidepressants. The study, discussed on Hacker News, indicated that the "standardised effect size" of antidepressants on depression, compared to a placebo, is around 0.4. In contrast, the effect size of 1500mg/day of "60 EPA" Omega-3 supplements was around 0.6. The study further suggested that 5000mg/day of Vitamin D had an effect size of around 1.8, even for people without a Vitamin D insufficiency.
Tax Expert Proposes Wealth Tax Reform
Brian Galle, a tax law expert and key architect behind California's wealth tax proposal, described himself as an "enthusiastic capitalist" who believes the current system "doesn't seem to be working," according to Fortune. Galle, who teaches courses on tax and nonprofit law at Berkeley, stated, "I think capitalism is a great system that probably has, you know, enriched the lives of billions of people. But I'm not sure that our system is a functioning capitalist system right now." In his forthcoming book, "How to Tax The Ultrarich," Galle argues that domination by a small number of individuals is hindering the system.
Bonds Remain a Critical Part of Investment Portfolios
Despite often being overshadowed by stocks, bonds remain a critical component of well-managed investment portfolios, according to Fortune. Bonds are often regarded as less exciting than stocks, but they provide a guaranteed return with interest over a fixed period. As the stock market appears "particularly frothy," bonds may be more important than ever for investors seeking stability. Experts recommend that investors understand the role of bonds in diversifying their portfolios and managing risk.
Discussion
Join the conversation
Be the first to comment