Tag Archives: Google Car

i robot

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Dave

So, Google has robots driving people around. Its pretty well mastered the Los Angeles to Las Vegas route. So what? Well, one consideration is employment and what that means from everyone form PHD taxi drivers to high school dropout truckers. … Continue reading →

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the hoarders: even solomon can’t count that high

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Dave

The wisdom of the common is to grab the cash hoard and distribute the loot; pacify the mob. Engage in a feeding frenzy…. (see link at end)…The cash pinnacles are far higher and more numerous than the debt canyons, and … Continue reading →