Google’s “Breathtaking” AI Potential

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But as the recent failure of a Blue Origin New Shepard rocket demonstrates, moving beyond the longstanding ‘slow and steady’ governmental approach into the Silicon Valley-inspired ethos of ‘fail fast, fail forward’ brings new challenges. The proliferation of commercial space activity demands better coordination and stronger oversight to minimize technical accidents and political tensions.” [Brookings]( /life [People Need Better, More Productive Sleep In Order To Heal | Proper]( [PEOPLE NEED BETTER, MORE PRODUCTIVE SLEEP IN ORDER TO HEAL]( Did you know that more than a third of American adults don’t get proper sleep almost every night according to a study from the CDC? And that was before the pandemic! Even when we get the recommended 7 hours of sleep or more per night, the quality of sleep matters as well because if it isn’t a productive, deep sleep, we still won’t get the full effects. Our point is, productive sleep matters because productive sleep heals the body. 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Those tests are not an accurate view of someone vying for a job they really want or need. Sadly, a lot of great people have lost out on amazing opportunities due to these very inaccuracies. So, to paraphrase John Wick, “Yeah, we’re thinking it’s time to stop drug testing.” [Inverse]( /posted [@sophiite on Instagram]( [@sophiite]( [Want to be featured in The Futurist? Tag us on Instagram @getthefuturist for a chance to see your photo featured in an upcoming newsletter]( /bites - Sign language is useful. Whether you know a deaf or hard of hearing person, work with them, or just want to utilize a language no one can hear, it’s an amazing utility — [Become an expert for only $34 today]( - Don't just track your health, change it. The ApolloTM wearable's proven touch therapy helps you sleep, focus, recover, and stay calm — [Get 10% off today]( - You know what you need? 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