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Sadly... for many corps its about their bottom line. Processed food(bad for health) in non-degradable plastics(bad for environment).

Humanity - self inflicted damage

>Plastic pollution in oceans has reached 'unprecedented' levels in 15 years

Plastic pollution in the world's oceans has reached "unprecedented levels" over the past 15 years, a new study has found, calling for a legally binding international treaty to stop the harmful waste.

Ocean plastic pollution is a persistent problem around the globe -- animals may become entangled in larger pieces of plastic like fishing nets, or ingest microplastics that eventually enter the food chain to be consumed by humans. 

Research published on Wednesday found that there are an estimated 170 trillion pieces of plastic, mainly microplastics, on the surface of the world's oceans today, much of it discarded since 2005. 

"Plastic pollution in the world's oceans during the past 15 years has reached unprecedented levels," said the study, published in open-access journal PLOS One.

Researchers took plastic samples from over 11,000 stations around the world focusing on a 40-year period between 1979 and 2019. 

They found no trends until 1990, then a fluctuation in trends between 1990 and 2005. After that, the samples skyrocket. 

"We see a really rapid increase since 2005 because there is a rapid increase in production and also a limited number of policies that are controlling the release of plastic into the ocean," contributing author Lisa Erdle told AFP. 

The sources of plastic pollution in the ocean are numerous. Fishing gear like nets and buoys often end up in the middle of the ocean, dumped or dropped by accident, while things like clothing, car tyres and single-use plastics often pollute nearer to the coast.

They eventually break down into microplastics, which Erdle said can look like "confetti on the surface of the ocean".

>'Flood of toxic products'

On current trends, plastic use will nearly double from 2019 across G20 countries by 2050, reaching 451 million tonnes each year, according to the report, jointly produced by Economist Impact and The Nippon Foundation. 

In 1950, only two million tonnes of plastic were produced worldwide. 

Recycling, even in countries with advanced waste management systems, has done little to help the pollution problem since just a small percentage of plastics are properly recycled and much often ending up in landfills instead. If landfills are not properly managed, plastic waste can leech into the environment, eventually making its way to oceans. 

"We really we see a lack of recycling, a flood of toxic products and packaging," Erdle said. 

The rates of plastic waste were seen to recede at some points between 1990 and 2005, in part because there were some effective policies in place to control pollution. That includes the 1988 MARPOL treaty, a legally binding agreement among 154 countries to end the discharge of plastics from naval, fishing and shipping fleets. 

But with so much more plastic being produced today, the study's authors said a new, wide-ranging treaty is needed to not only reduce plastic production and use but also better manage its disposal. 

"Environmental recovery of plastic has limited merit, so solution strategies must address those systems that restrict emissions of plastic pollution in the first place," the study said. 

Last year, 175 nations agreed to end plastic pollution under a legally binding United Nations agreement that could be finalised as soon as next year. 

>Switzerland, a small mountainous nation in western Europe, has avoided rampant inflation even as other countries continue to battle sky-high prices.

>Inflation in Switzerland hit a 29-year high of 3.5% in 2022, well below the double-digit rates of other advanced economies.

>A strong Swiss franc, resilient energy supply and pricing controls are some of the factors that have helped shelter the country's economy

I disagree

Many people (after covid years).... are not going out as much

Even if they are. Half the time try to locate/leverage wifi network

My point is... not having the fastest cellular speed wont be a deal break for some. (As long as it is not prehistoric speed of 2g or 3g)

I think for those that travel a lot. It's a no brainer.

Once high speed travel....becomes more local transit like. This type of global ISP will be in serious demand

Some good points

Also for someone who travels a lot (and can afford it)... this service could come handy

>SpaceX's Starlink division has invited some potential users to try a "Global Roaming" service for $200 a month, saying the new plan "allows your Starlink to connect from almost anywhere on land in the world."

Because he doesnt trust anybody else other than himself

General AI in theory would mean a easier/comfortable life for humans

But humans may end up becoming dumber. And in addition if the AI inventor was some kind of environmentalist.... he could set the AI to action based on "saving the planet"

Meaning shut off power, gas, factories (when not needed) etc.... even if it could mean some human suffering.

And a human couldnt override

Ok but what?

Even self driving cars (automated).... is task based if you think about it

Its focus is to drive a car. And it wont be able to drive as well as a human....if factoring in traffic or accident situation.

General AI or strong AI as some of labelled it.... is almost like a human brain.

It can deep learn, make advance calculations and make this conscious decision without human approval. Its long ways away....

Exactly... I dont get it...

I dont get this part...

How would a group of malicious intent people....capitalize on AI mistakes/defects? 🤔

That will be the worst thing invented.... if it happens

I think its kind of a fantasy for the Robots wanting to have their own "lives"

So that is far fetches

But AI nuclear weapon exchanges... in order to fight back/protect .... will be undoing of the planet

>You shouldn't rely on science fiction to be your guide on how AI will evolve in the future.

Why not?

They are ideas...good or bad

Contagion was a brilliant movie... and many parts true/did happen in terms of Covid (real life)

• Self learning, consiousness, complex actions -... which is considered strong AI. 1st why are these things needed for humanity?

Eventually... it will mean "overriding" some of the human decisions

Is this notion better for humanity or not? Or pose as a danger?

And who will make this decision... a group of smart humans... or the so called strong AI they will create?

You know thats not going to happen...

People build advance factories for capitalism purpose

I applaud those that offer free artificial body parts... to help those in need

But outside of this. Not sure .. seen technology/AI benefit "everyone"

If its not Task based AI... what other kind of AI will there be?

Task based AI cater to human needs. To make human daily living easier

Even made up droids from movies like Interstellar are task based mainly. It is not going to override a human command. Only suggest/per calculation

Isn't Musk Tesla ... self driving cars considered a strong AI?

I understand that the type of dog can pre determine intelligence

But even with this.... you just never know if they are really smart. Correct?

Well

At least you can always lean to

"It's ok son or daughter"

"My son or My daughter"

😊

Damn this post is bittersweet or sweet and bitter

Good insight

I can't even remember my grade 10 teachers name 😞

These days lots of "remember, you know... that person. Who is he/she... snapping fingers. You know"