The meaning of “hubris” has evolved over the centuries. Today, it has come to mean too much pride and even an insolent sense of self-confidence. One of the definitions of the word “ύβρις” in ancient Greece was disregard for the…
On Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris met with the chief executives of Alphabet, parent of Google; Microsoft; Anthropic, an AI safety firm; and OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. The purpose was to review the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI)…
What can you say about a 52-year-old multinational behemoth that caused intestinal distress in its clientele? That it didn’t test the product first? In Italy in February, Starbucks introduced a new suite of products named Oleato. Speaking with near-cosmic euphoria,…
In a city where crime and public safety were viewed in a union poll as the leading issues, how could Democrat Brandon Johnson, who was perceived as wanting to defund the police, a stance he denies, defeat Democrat Paul Vallas,…
Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, stated on Wednesday that Russia will “disappear” if it loses the war in Ukraine and that “it will be torn to pieces.” This statement should be taken seriously, reflected upon with…
When you once thought of Chicago, Al Capone and Michael Jordan immediately came to mind — along with the Lakefront, vibrant neighborhoods, world class universities, multinational and entrepreneurial business, inspiring architecture, fine boutiques and great restaurants. But times have changed:…
The franchise of Bond, James Bond has suffered the same fate as some other companies in corporate America: it has lost its brand identity due to a lack of focus. It is both confused and confusing. And the franchise has…
According to the United Nations, India’s population of 1.4 billion is expected to surpass China’s in the next three months. This development is due in part to the one-child policy of former Chinese Communist Party Chairman Deng Xiaoping. Doubtless, there…
In 2023, India will host the G-20, or Group of 20 — 19 nations of economic consequence plus the European Union, a group that represents 85 percent of world gross domestic product. The mission is to collaborate on issues of…
Republicans in America are witnessing their own stunning anthropological metamorphosis. It is like being conscious on an operating table while watching your body turn into a ghoulish creature. The celebrated Roman poet, Ovid, who lived during the time of Caesar…