Category: SECTORS OF SOCIETY

Jan Fuscoe examines Stuart Russell’s ideas on Artificial Intelligence and work, and the resulting impact on human life.

The development of AI enables the development of lethal autonomous weapons, sometimes referred to as “killer robots”.

The Government’s proposals would weaken our Civil Liberties. They would show that the Government cannot be trusted on Constitutional Reform. The Electorate should be reminded of the dangers to our liberties and the warnings made by Lord Hailsham in the 1970s of the growth of an elective dictatorship in our country.

Jan Fuscoe discusses the first of Stuart Russell’s Reith Lectures 2021 and what Artificial Intelligence is and what it means for our future.

Juliet Blackburn reviews “Entangled Life”, Martin Sheldrake’s book about the fungi all around and within us, and upon which our life depends.

Traffic is queuing on M20. What’s the holdup? Could it be the extra paperwork and inspections that came with Brexit? It’s set to get worse.

Theresa’s letter to her MP castigates the Prime Minister for his non-apology for parties at 10 Downing Street which flout Nolan Principles.

Juliet Blackburn gives a brief overview of Professor Stuart Russell’s recent Reith Lectures on Living with Artifical Intelligence.

Human Rights Day celebrates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the European Convention and the EU’s Charter of Fundamental Rights.

Brussels sprouts were cultivated in the 13th century in significant numbers around the area of Brussels whence their name was derived.