Results for: Public Policy

Despite a strong economy and stock market rally, small business owners remain apprehensive about the impact on their businesses. They express concerns over rising costs, shrinking savings, and limited benefits from rising stock prices. While inflation remains a primary concern, their confidence in the Federal Reserve’s ability to control it has waned. This study highlights the disconnect between the performance of the overall economy and the experiences of small business owners, indicating a need for policymakers to address their concerns and priorities.

House AI task force chair Rep. Jay Obernolte highlights the dangers of relying on fictional AI scenarios like Terminator 2 for policymaking. Policymakers should prioritize facts and avoid fictional comparisons to ensure AI’s potential benefits are realized. Despite the allure of fiction, using it as a basis for AI regulation can lead to misguided and detrimental policies, stifling innovation and hindering the development of transformative technologies.

Despite humans’ pride in their cognitive abilities, many individuals exhibit poor thinking skills, leading to a widespread cognitive weakness that hinders progress in knowledge-driven societies and has negative externalities. To address this issue, it is crucial to introduce universal higher-order cognitive training, which can be achieved by incorporating a subject called ‘human cognition’ into education from class VI onwards. This subject should focus on teaching students about the processes involved in their thinking, empowering them to analyze their thoughts and understand the thoughts of others. By recognizing deficient human cognition as a public policy issue and implementing appropriate interventions, we can enhance intellectual productivity, social harmony, and good governance.

FACT Liverpool presents ‘Resolution,’ a thought-provoking exhibition exploring the complexities of the UK justice system through art and research. Spanning a year, the project brings together the perspectives of artists, politicians, families of inmates, prison staff, and criminologists to shed light on the impact of incarceration. Immersive film installations and installations encourage dialogue, challenge public perceptions, and inspire policy changes.

Despite the potential ban on TikTok in the US, candidates are still actively using the platform for campaigning. They recognize the importance of reaching their voters where they are, even if it means facing criticism for supporting a bill that could lead to the app’s demise. The political landscape, partisan divides, and the platform’s user demographics also influence candidates’ decisions on using TikTok.