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Once there was a computer therapist named ELIZA. While her developer thought she was just a machine, the people who talked to… [read more]

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If I pay $100 for a 50 channel cable package, then choosing the 25 channels I really watch should cost me $25…. [read more]

Job Gains in Texas and Losses in Caifornia and Florida

Does your barista have a Ph.D? When people have too much education for their job, the reason might be “cascading.” Explained by… [read more]