Episode #1113

Episode #1113

News Items

• Does AI Have Feelings
• CDC Hep B Vaccination Guidance
• Potassium Enriched Salt for High Blood Pressure

Interview with Brian Wecht

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenAI_bulk_release_of_mathematical_papers

Quickie with Bob

https://www.techspot.com/news/112838-scientists-made-espresso-sound-instead-heat-most-drinkers.html

Interview

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenAI_bulk_release_of_mathematical_papers

Science or Fiction [ Show Answers ]

• Item #1 Science

  According to the global democracy index, only 6.6% of people are living in a full democracy, while 39.2% are living under authoritarian regimes. https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/democracy-index-data-economist-governments-b2705687.html

• Item #2 Science

  Ancient Athens is the first recorded democratic government, with most public offices filled by popular vote, however only free, male, adult citizens could vote. https://www.history.com/articles/ancient-greece-democracy

• Item #3 Science

  No form of the word “democracy” appears in the US Constitution or any of its 27 Amendments. https://www.minotstateu.edu/finaid/constitution-day/Fun-Facts-Resources.shtml

Skeptical Quote of the Week.

‘It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.’ - Leonardo da Vinci: