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In his book about writing sci-fi and fantasy, Orson Scott Card posits this is the first thing you should think about when mai ng your sci-fi setting: FTL (star wars) or Cryogenization (alien). This directly impacts how societies evolve: do you say goodbye to your loved ones when hopping on the starship, knowing you'll never see them again, or can you zap from one side of the galaxy to the other and still be back for breakfast?
Yes, but have you tried Tequila?
Victor Tangermann February 22, 2025 3 min read
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, whose company has invested billions of dollars in ChatGPT maker OpenAI, has had it with the constant hype surrounding AI.
During an appearance on podcaster Dwarkesh Patel's show this week, Nadella offered a reality check.
"Us self-claiming some [artificial general intelligence] milestone, that's just nonsensical benchmark hacking to me," Nadella told Patel.
Instead, the CEO argued that we should be looking at whether AI is generating real-world value instead of mindlessly running after fantastical ideas like AGI.
To Nadella, the proof is in the pudding. If AI actually has economic potential, he argued, it'll be clear when it starts generating measurable value.
"So, the first thing that we all have to do is, when we say this is like the Industrial Revolution, let's have that Industrial Revolution type of growth," he said.
"The real benchmark is: the world growing at 10 percent," he added. "Suddenly productivity goes up and the economy is growing at a faster rate. When that happens, we'll be fine as an industry."
Needless to say, we haven't seen anything like that yet. OpenAI's top AI agent — the tech that people like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman say is poised to upend the economy — still moves at a snail's pace and requires constant supervision.
So Nadella's line of thinking is surprisingly down-to-Earth. Besides pushing back against the hype surrounding artificial general intelligence — the realization of which OpenAI has made its number one priority — Nadella is admitting that generative AI simply hasn't generated much value so far.
As of right now, the economy isn't showing much sign of acceleration, and certainly not because of an army of AI agents. And whether it's truly a question of "when" — not "if," as he claims — remains a hotly debated subject.
There's a lot of money on the line, with tech companies including Microsoft and OpenAI pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into AI.
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek really tested the resolve of investors earlier this year by demonstrating that its cutting-edge reasoning model, dubbed R1, could keep up with the competition, but at a tiny fraction of the price. The company ended up punching a $1 trillion hole in the industry after triggering a massive selloff.
Then there are nagging technical shortcomings plaguing the current crop of AI tools, from constant "hallucinations" that make it an ill fit for any critical functions to cybersecurity concerns.
Nadella's podcast appearance could be seen as a way for Microsoft to temper some sky-high expectations, calling for a more rational, real-world approach to measure success.
At the same time, his actions tell a strikingly different story. Microsoft has invested $12 billion in OpenAI and has signed on to president Donald Trump's $500-billion Stargate project alongside OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
After multi-hyphenate billionaire Elon Musk questioned whether Altman had secured the funds, Nadella appeared to stand entirely behind the initiative.
"All I know is I’m good for my $80 billion," he told CNBC last month in response to Musk's accusations.
Beautiful song. Made me do some research the first time I listened to it, turns out it's a myth coming from Plato, in his 'Symposium'
This. Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency had both a UK (cool) and an US (downright OUTSTANDING) version. If you can only watch one of them, pick the US one.
It's a screen with an image of the convenience store, an image of a customer, and a textbox where you and an AI argue. Very basic.
Someone what* ?
Bad drawing, but I learned a lot. About contrasts, and about using some neutral gray watercolor ink, alongside traditional watercolor paint. Drawing without outlines is tricky!
Hello.
I do drawings like this one (1) I have two fude nib fountain pens: Hongdian pen with converter and bent nib 0.5-1.2mm (2 left) Inkursive Manga pen (2 right)
I love my Hongdian pen, but the ink capacity is limited compared to the inkursive. (3) The inkursive has a greater ink capacity but its nib is shorter and less useful to me. (4)
I'm looking for a fountain pen that would combine the ink capacity of the Inkursive and the amazing bent nib of the Hongdian.
Can you point me in the right direction?
I'm bad at shadows, so I exercise like this, in a slightly Mignola's style (the creator of Hellboy comics)
Ink and watercolor beehive filled with bees.
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A dietary approach combining elements of the Mediterranean and Dash eating patterns could reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 53 per cent, according to new findings.
The Mediterranean-Dash intervention for neurocognitive delay brings together two well-established dietary patterns known for their health benefits.
Studies have shown that following this brain-focused diet may slow cognitive decline and protect against dementia.
The approach emphasises consuming specific nutrients that support brain health, including those found in leafy greens, fish, nuts, berries and dark chocolate.
The Mind diet packs a generous amount of antioxidants present in fruits and vegetables
The Mind diet incorporates fundamental principles from both Mediterranean and Dash eating patterns while placing particular emphasis on brain-protective nutrients.
These include flavonoids and polyphenols present in fruits, vegetables, tea and dark chocolate, as well as folate from leafy green vegetables and legumes.
The diet also prioritises N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids found in oily fish, nuts and seeds.
Both parent diets focus on plant-based foods, low-fat dairy products and lean proteins such as fish and chicken, whilst limiting red and processed meats.
The Dash component specifically targets low-sodium foods and restricts added sugars and saturated fats to help reduce blood pressure.
Multiple studies have demonstrated the Mind diet’s potential benefits for brain health.
Research involving 906 older adults revealed that those with higher Mind diet scores experienced slower cognitive decline over nearly five years of follow-up.
A post-mortem examination of 581 participants who had followed either the Mind diet or Mediterranean diet for at least ten years showed fewer amyloid plaques in their brains.
These plaques are considered a primary indicator of Alzheimer’s disease, with leafy green consumption appearing to be the most significant dietary factor.
A systematic review examining 13 studies found consistent positive associations between Mind diet adherence and cognitive performance in older adults.
Mind diet’s potential benefits for brain health have been studied extensively
Most existing research relies on observational studies and food frequency questionnaires, which carry inherent limitations regarding reliability and potential participant bias.
Only one randomised controlled trial has been conducted to date, which showed women following the Mind diet experienced modest improvements in memory and attention compared to a control group.
These methodological constraints mean definitive conclusions about causation remain elusive.
However, ongoing research in this field is expected to provide clearer insights into the diet’s mechanisms and benefits, potentially establishing more concrete evidence for its role in preventing cognitive decline and dementia.