To those of my fellow Americans who voted for Trump, I know that some of you may be now feeling a great sense of disappointment and despair, only just now realizing the possibility that you may subjected to four years under the Biden administration. Others among you are filled with righteous indignation, certain that the … Continue reading To those of my fellow Americans who voted for Trump
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The Challenge of Deepfakes and the Need for Institutions
What are Deepfakes? Fake videos that are too good for most people to tell apart from the real thing. These have long been used for entertainment, but it is clear the dangers that these can pose to the political and informational system. Unfortunately, we have to start treating videos with as much skepticism as we … Continue reading The Challenge of Deepfakes and the Need for Institutions
Electoral College Reform
Nevada is probably about to pass the National Popular Vote Compact, meaning that it will give its electoral votes to the winner of the nationwide popular vote for president. This reform is a necessary one for the benefit of democracy. A snide retort that I saw to this news is "Tyranny of the Majority...". This … Continue reading Electoral College Reform
