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0:37Intro. [Recording date: March 12, 2025.]Russ Roberts: Today is March 12th, 2025 and my guest is author and philosopher Jeff Sebo of New York University [NYU]. Our topic for today’s conversation is his new book, The Moral Circle: Who Matters, What Matters, and Why.Jeff, welcome to EconTalk.Jeff Sebo: Yeah, thanks so much for having me.00:59Russ Roberts: What is the moral circle?Jeff Sebo: The moral circle is a metaphor for our conception of the moral community. So, when we make decisions, when we select actions or policies, to whom are we accountable? to whom do we have responsibilities? who do we…
Propublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates power abuse. Sign up and receive the biggest story as soon as it’s published. Councillors and advocates denounced New York City Mayor Eric Adams and called for the change in the wake of a producer’s investigation into a secret, problematic police force led by the mayor’s allies. Propublica found that the mayor defended the New York Police Department’s community response team despite the aggressive and often abusive pattern of policing that was flagged by city officials. The squad officers killed the motorcyclist after turning his police car back to him. The team commander…
San Francisco, CA, March 31, 2025 – Sweetrush, a global leader in sourcing high-performing L&D talents and creating innovative learning strategies, is proud to announce the No. 1 status on the first list of the first e-learning companies for staffing services in the e-learning industry. Staff reinforcement strategies will be needed as organizations seek to reduce costs, expand operations and access skills in demand. Sweetrush Recruiting Manager Ann Cathers explains: I have clients who want to launch a strategic learning initiative but don’t have the talent or staff in-house for LXD. The good thing about partnering with Sweetrush is that…
Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski spoke at a Fintech event held in London on Monday, April 4th, 2022.Chris Ratcliffe | Bloomberg via Getty ImagesLONDON – After 20 years as CEO of Klarna, Sebastian Siemiatkowski is about to face his toughest tests as the financial technology company prepares for the debut of a blockbuster in New York.Siemiatkowski, 43, co-founded Klarna in 2005, aims to undertake traditional banking and credit card companies with Swedish entrepreneurs Niklas Adalberth and Victor Jacobsson with more user-friendly online payment experiences.Today, Klarna is synonymous with “Buy now, pay later.” This is a way for people to buy things…
I have always been skeptical of those who used “national security” as justification for Valyas’ oppression, including government secrets, trade barriers, military drafts, censorship and even taking over Greenland.It does not suggest that national security is by no means a valid concern – I will not advocate the secrets of nuclear relay weapons – rather, the concept is overused and Offen as a way to achieve other, more questionable objectives, such as merchandising or authoritarianism. “Saying” that national security is being used too much as a secret excuse means that even the top officials don’t put the concept into a…
Will AI replace teachers? Every teacher wants to be in the classroom and instead of spending hours preparing lesson plans, grade assignments, and answering repetitive emails, they have someone else handle these tasks. Well, this is quickly becoming a reality for teachers thanks to AI. Artificial intelligence has entered classrooms all over the world to help them work more efficiently, not as a substitute for teachers but as a support. The idea of AI in education may be of concern to those who fear it will take over human roles, but the truth is quite the opposite. AI is not…
The role of wearable technology in e-learning From smartwatches to augmented reality (AR) headsets, wearable technology is transforming e-learning through real-time feedback, hands-free learning, and immersive experiences. This article shows how e-learning wearable technology impacts learners, teachers and organizations. Wearable Technology consists of smart electronic wearables such as smart glasses, head-mounted display headsets and fitness bands. Wearables can monitor user activity, provide push notifications, and allow for frictionless interaction with digital content. Implemented in eLearning wearable technology will improve engagement, improve knowledge retention and provide a personalized experience. Benefits of wearable technology in e-learning 1. Increased engagement and interactivity Wearable…
Chris Edwards, Cato of Liberty, March 24, 2025. excerpt: There are two aspects to the inefficiency of federal spending. Expenses are provided with taxes and distort individual and corporate labor, investments and entrepreneurial choices. Each additional income tax will cause damage to the private sector by more than the tax amount. The damage depends on the loss of death. Republicans seem to understand this aspect of the fiscal equation, and they are pushing forward to cut taxes. However, many Republicans are less likely to understand that using themselves is more likely than causing distortion or loss of death. Government officials…
How managers automate workflows Imagine a remote team that works like a properly oiled machine. Here, tasks are completed on time, communication flows seamlessly, and productivity always reaches new heights without supervision. This is not just a dream, it is the power of automation. For managers leading remote teams, automation is key to reducing operational friction, improving efficiency and ensuring consistency in workflows. Implementing the right automation strategy frees managers from micromanagement and allows teams to work independently to meet the company’s goals. This guide explores key automation strategies for building self-executing remote teams. From communication and task management to…
From America’s largest bank to the largest asset manager, Wall Street investment strategies, once booked for private banking clients, are increasingly being offered to Main Street investors.Amidst the market revisions and continued uncertainty regarding US stocks and global economic outlook, JPMorgan Chase and BlackRock are one of the key players in the ETF space. This includes private credit as a mainstream bond portfolio holding, as well as stock revenue strategies that involve more complex transactions than traditional dividend funds.”Across our business, we are looking at the incredible demand from ETF investors looking for access to alternative investment funds. Managers aim…