‘Everything’ points towards a ‘Great Depression’

Karl Barkley from Operation Good Oil has raised serious concerns regarding New Zealand’s energy security. The recent closure of the Marsden Point Oil Refinery, the only oil refinery in the country, by the previous Labour Government under Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, has sparked a debate about its far-reaching implications. The closure happened without public consultation,…

Summary Winston Peters discusses the current state of New Zealand’s government and highlights the failures and broken promises of the past Labour Party. He addresses issues such as the housing crisis, child poverty, and the mental health system. He also criticizes the media for its lack of impartiality and the erosion of trust. Overall, the conversation focuses on the need for…

The overall winners of the 2024 Sony World Photography Awards have been revealed. This year’s selection of images showcases a sublime mixture of unspoiled landscapes, amazing animals, and extraordinary people going about their lives. Now in its 17th year, the Sony World Photography Awards celebrates powerful photographs that resonate with audiences worldwide. Read on for a look…

The countdown is on for 2024, which is shaping up as the year of Moon landings. Two companies are racing to achieve the first commercial landing on a celestial body. Intuitive Machines and Astrobotic are part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program and represent the growing ambitions of the US commercial space sector. There are three primary, overlapping…

There’s a non-zero chance that human labor and intelligence could be surplus to requirements in the mid-to-near future. That would entail a seismic shift in the balance of power and the way societies and economies function. Let’s discuss some ideas. There are plenty of people who think this whole AI revolution thing isn’t what it’s cracked up to be, that it’s a storm in a teacup…