Savvas Papadopoulos
@spapadopoulos.bsky.social
Humanist and punk-rock addict. Working in the humanitarian field, while advocating Citizen participation in the Democratic Governance.
It’s fascinating that deregulation, rather than regulation, has come to dominate public discourse. At what point do they stifle the growth of technology sectors, and where do they safeguard progress? Most importantly, amidst all the debate, are citizens genuinely protected in the end?
World leaders aren't worried that artificial intelligence will make humanity extinct or be misused by terrorists.
They seemed much more concerned about not winning the global AI race when they met at the AI Action Summit in Paris this week.
So what’s behind this shift?
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They seemed much more concerned about not winning the global AI race when they met at the AI Action Summit in Paris this week.
So what’s behind this shift?
🔗 ow.ly/Gphk50UYk2Z
February 12, 2025 at 8:56 AM
It’s fascinating that deregulation, rather than regulation, has come to dominate public discourse. At what point do they stifle the growth of technology sectors, and where do they safeguard progress? Most importantly, amidst all the debate, are citizens genuinely protected in the end?
I believe that open societies, which provide opportunities for social and economic advancement for all, are destined for prosperity and progress. In contrast, societies that retreat into introversion, seek victims, and view others as enemies are not merely at risk of decline—they are already in it.
February 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I believe that open societies, which provide opportunities for social and economic advancement for all, are destined for prosperity and progress. In contrast, societies that retreat into introversion, seek victims, and view others as enemies are not merely at risk of decline—they are already in it.
Even the best among us, when granted power, must be met with vigilance and scrutiny. Sadly, human nature harbors the potential for corruption and wrongdoing. This is why I place my trust only in democracy— with full accountability, institutional oversight, and the active participation of the people.
February 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Even the best among us, when granted power, must be met with vigilance and scrutiny. Sadly, human nature harbors the potential for corruption and wrongdoing. This is why I place my trust only in democracy— with full accountability, institutional oversight, and the active participation of the people.
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Gail Butensky’s spontaneous approach to shooting punk and indie-rock musicians match the scrappiness still inherent to the genre, Amanda Petrusich writes—“less ‘Fake it till you make it’ and more ‘Fuck making it.’ ”
Finding a Home Among the Punks
Gail Butensky’s photographs of alternative and punk rockers find poignancy in the scene’s dissonance.
www.newyorker.com
February 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Gail Butensky’s spontaneous approach to shooting punk and indie-rock musicians match the scrappiness still inherent to the genre, Amanda Petrusich writes—“less ‘Fake it till you make it’ and more ‘Fuck making it.’ ”
The democratic turmoil continues endlessly. The only choice is an unwavering struggle for the values we want our society to uphold. It requires courage, resilience, and determination.
Georgian authorities are doubling down on media and civil society groups, putting forward a range of new restrictions apparently inspired by US President Donald Trump’s foreign aid freeze.
Georgia ramps up restrictions on media, NGOs with drastic new laws
The fresh restrictions come amid a political crisis over disputed elections and the government’s reversal on its EU membership bid.
www.politico.eu
February 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The democratic turmoil continues endlessly. The only choice is an unwavering struggle for the values we want our society to uphold. It requires courage, resilience, and determination.