In their new book, brothers Steven, Jay, and Bob Novella try to improve on the futurism of yesteryear by identifying 10 “futurism fallacies” that have bedeviled earlier predictions. https://media.wired.com/photos/632ceb558990652479ff39bd/master/pass/Can-Society-Learn-From-the-Mistakes-of-Futurism-GettyImages-1166496057.jpg
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Pro-Russian bloggers on the front lines of the war are angry about the country’s military mistakes: ‘It’s time to punish the commanders who allowed these kinds of things’
Ukrainian servicemen drive a T-72 tank on the frontline in eastern Ukraine on July 13, 2022, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images Some pro-Russian bloggers are criticizing the Russian military's mistakes. Ukrainian counter-offenses have been retaking parts of the country from Russian forces. "It's time to punish the commanders who […]
Game of Thrones: Night King killed by his OWN mistakes – here’s the evidence you missed
Game of Thrones fans were convinced Jon Snow (played by Kit Harington) would take the reins in killing off the harrowing Night King (Vladimir Furdik). But much to many viewers’ surprise, in the final moments of season eight episode three, Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) jumped out of seemingly nowhere to stab the creature in the […]
14 Mistakes Most Tourists Make in Mexico
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7 Mistakes To Avoid On Your First Solo Trip
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They all look the same? Argentine honor guard mistakes Chinese official for President Xi (VIDEO)
Chinese President Xi Jinping was in for a full-on welcoming ceremony as he arrived in Argentina for the G20 summit. It seemed to kick off a little early, though – as soon as the honor guard saw a Chinese person exit the plane. When the plane door opened, and a Chinese official stepped out, a […]
5 mistakes the US, Israel, and Palestine must not repeat if they want any chance of peace
Khue Bui/AP In the 25 years of the Oslo peace process, three presidents have unsuccessfully sought to resolve the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. The U.S. can provide cover, explanation, reassurance—and commitments, all of which make it easier for both sides to make hard decisions. Learning from Washington’s past mistakes—as well as the past mistakes […]
The Meg: Scientist destroys THESE big mistakes 'It goes against everything we know'
The movie is about Jason Statham’s attempts to stop the rampage of an 18-metre long megalodon; a huge and ferocious species that roamed the seas 20 million years ago. Of course in real life they’re long extinct, but the film suggests that a small number are still alive off the coast of China. Hans Sues, […]
Early Facebook investor Marc Andreessen says one of the biggest mistakes that startups make is hiring an HR leader too late (FB, TWTR)
Stuart Isett/Fortune Global Forum Marc Andreessen says most companies put off hiring a HR leader too long. The delay makes the company more at risk of “catastrophic failure through self-inflicted wounds,” according to Andreessen. In an interview with longtime tech industry veteran Elad Gil for his new book “High Growth Handbook,” Andreessen says companies should hire […]
The 2 biggest style mistakes men make with their suits, according to a menswear CEO
Alton Lane Wearing a suit is an absolute minefield. Colin Hunter, CEO and cofounder of bespoke menswear brand Alton Lane, says overcomplicating things is one of the biggest mistakes he sees guys make with their suits. He also says men tend to underinvest in themselves. Scroll down to read his advice. “I always hated shopping.” […]