This chapter explores the rising concerns over increasing nuclear weapon stockpiles amidst geopolitical tensions among the US, Russia, and China. It discusses the deterioration of nuclear arms control and the potential escalation of an arms race, drawing parallels with Cold War experiences. Additionally, it delves into the intersection of astrology and politics, examining how astrological predictions are influencing modern electoral dynamics and societal changes.
Artificial Intelligence has gained ground so fast that OpenAI, the firm powering ChatGPT, is changing Silicon Valley’s investment model and how it innovates. Why the global nuclear order may be in peril (10:24). And an alternative type of electoral forecasting is gaining ground: political astrology (19:02).
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