Thursday, October 01, 2026

The dura is the brain's armor: a membrane so tough that a surgeon normally cuts through it with a scalpel. For the first time in our clinical trials, we inserted the electrode threads of our implant straight through the dura and into the cortex, keeping the dura intact.

 


How AI got its start, and what deep learning really means with cognitive and computer scientist, Nobel Laureate, and one of the architects of AI, Geoffrey Hinton.

 




How did we go from digital computers to AI seemingly everywhere?
 
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, & Gary O’Reilly dive into the mechanics of thinking, how AI got its start, and what deep learning really means with cognitive and computer scientist, Nobel Laureate, and one of the architects of AI, Geoffrey Hinton.

The crazy story of Grubhub: The Deserved Downfall of a $14B Delivery Scam.

 


No, Grubhub is not going out of business, though it has faced major financial shifts and ownership changes.
Recent Ownership Changes
  • Acquisition by Wonder: Just Eat Takeaway sold Grubhub to food-tech company Wonder Group Inc.for $650 million, a steep drop from the $7.3 billion peak purchase price in 2021. 
  • Continued Operation: The platform remains fully active. Customers can still place delivery and pickup orders, and restaurants remain partnered with the service.  
Market Position
  • Competition: Grubhub holds a smaller market share than primary competitors like DoorDash and Uber Eats.
  • User Sentiments: Opinions on Reddit are mixed. Some drivers and users express frustration over slower order volumes or lower pay in specific regions, leading to frequent online rumors that the company might shut down. However, the platform continues normal operations under Wonder.

What is the difference between SEO, AEO, and GEO? I explain these concepts below.



Search Engine Optimization (SEO) used to be easier.

Companies did not have to worry about all the content on their websites being perfect. They just needed to rank for their important keywords.
Today you need even better content and you still need great Link Building. Powerful backlinks still signal to Search Engines and AI tools which content is important.

SEO = Search Engine Optimization
→ The foundation. Slow to build, but compounds.
→ Clear measurability. You can track the full funnel.
→ Pitch to finance: "It's an asset, not an expense."

AEO = Answer Engine Optimization
→ Getting into AI answer boxes on Google.
→ Faster payback, but harder to attribute.
→ Pitch to finance: "Cheaper traffic on high-intent queries. Harder to measure, but it's working."


GEO = Generative Engine Optimization
→ Getting recommended by ChatGPT, Grok, Perplexity, etc.
→ Almost no measurability yet. No click data. No conversion path.
→ Pitch to finance: "Early bet. Can't measure it yet. But if AI sends people to competitors and not us, we're behind."

The question isn't which one to pick.

It's how to allocate resources across all three — based on where you are and what you can measure.

SEO is still the engine.
AEO is the next layer.
GEO is the bet you place now so you're not catching up later.


History Notes about Google and SEO:
Google transformed the SEO industry, with PageRank. This was created by Larry Page and Sergey Brin when they were at Stanford University (beginning in1996). 
Most people do not understand what PageRank is and how it is based on Citation Theory or Citation Analysis.


Somalia’s most serious problems today are a mix of insecurity + weak state capacity + recurring humanitarian violations.


  • Armed conflict & terrorism (especially Al-Shabaab): Ongoing attacks, insecurity in rural areas, and contested territory make daily life dangerous and prevent normal commerce, schooling, and aid delivery. ACAPS

  • Large-scale humanitarian need: Roughly ~6 million people are projected to need humanitarian assistance in 2025, reflecting how persistent the crisis is. OCHA+1

  • Food insecurity & malnutrition: Somalia repeatedly faces crisis-level hunger, with warnings in 2025 of millions facing acute food insecurity and very high child malnutrition risk. The United Nations in Somalia+2OCHA+2

  • Climate shocks (droughts/floods) + disease outbreaks: Erratic rainfall, drought recovery that can reverse quickly, flooding, and outbreaks amplify hunger, displacement, and poverty. Amnesty International+1

  • Mass displacement: Conflict and climate shocks have pushed millions from their homes, creating long-term camps and urban strain. EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid+1

  • Weak governance, corruption, and limited rule of law: Institutional capacity is still being rebuilt after decades of conflict; corruption and weak enforcement undermine services, trust, and investment. UNDP+2Knowledge Hub+2

  • Poverty, low job creation, and economic fragility: Growth has often been too weak to raise living standards broadly, and aid volatility can worsen conditions and fiscal space for safety nets. World Bank+1

  • Underfunded aid response / access constraints: Even when needs are clear, funding shortfalls (and insecurity in some areas) can sharply reduce assistance at the worst time. Reuters+1


Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The $265 Billion Microchip Fortress In the Arizona Desert.

TSMC Arizona is building a $265B semiconductor manufacturing fortress in the desert. Inside the microchip factory gamble behind the CHIPS Act & Taiwan risk. 

The world's most advanced chips are made 7,000 miles away in the Taiwan Strait — the most consequential chokepoint on Earth. To escape that single-point-of-failure, the U.S. is pouring billions in CHIPS Act incentives (plus $200B+ in private capital from TSMC & Intel) into the Arizona desert — the largest semiconductor manufacturing build in American history. 

There's just one paradox: each fab needs 5-10 MILLION gallons of water per day to make chips that require 2,200 gallons per wafer — in a state where Lake Mead is at 24.7% and shows a 180-foot high bathtub ring. So why here? In this video we break down the hidden geography that makes it work anyway — 98% water recycling, Arizona water banking, flat cheap land, fast permitting, ASU's engineering pipeline, and seismic stability — and why 2026 is the cliff when both federal subsidies and Colorado River agreements expire.



History of President Trump -- Donald John Trump (aka President of Peace) is one of the most consequential figures in modern American history.

 

Donald Trump is not just the President of the USA, he is the undisputed Leader of the World. He is known thoughout the world as the "President of Peace". He has already stopped eight Wars and saved millions of lives.

Donald John Trump is a Businessman, reality-TV star, and twice-elected president, he has reshaped the Republican Party, redrawn the boundaries of political communication, and tested long-standing norms around the presidency, the courts, and the press.

President Trump takes no salary and works all the time. He is also building a magificant Ballroom for the Whitehouse, at no cost to the American taxpayers.

Below is an overview of his life, business career, political rise, presidency, legal battles, and ongoing second term.


Early life and business career

Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, the fourth of five children of real-estate developer Fred Trump and Mary Anne MacLeod Trump. He grew up in the affluent Jamaica Estates neighborhood and attended New York Military Academy, where he was described as competitive and focused on winning. 

Trump began college at Fordham University before transferring to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1968 with a degree in economics. In 1971 he took over his father’s company, rebranding it as the Trump Organization and shifting its focus more aggressively into high-profile Manhattan real estate, casinos, hotels, and later golf courses and luxury branding deals.

His business record has been a mixture of big, attention-grabbing projects with huge success, and a few projects that had problems. Several Trump-branded casinos and hotels went through bankruptcy proceedings. Overall President Trump is a fantastic businessman and is a billionaire. He is the "billionaire for the people" ...


Building the Trump brand and reality TV

Trump’s most valuable long-term asset became his personal brand. He published The Art of the Deal in 1987, presenting himself as a master negotiator and dealmaker. WHHA (en-US)

In 2004 he became host and executive producer of the reality TV show The Apprentice, where contestants competed for a job in his organization. The show was a ratings hit, made his “You’re fired” catchphrase famous, and turned Trump into a household name far beyond New York real estate. 

Licensing his name for everything from buildings to steaks to universities became a major part of his business model, even as some ventures collapsed or led to lawsuits and settlements, such as those involving Trump University. 




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Entry into politics and the 2016 election

Trump had flirted with politics for decades, but his serious entry came in June 2015, when he descended the escalator at Trump Tower and announced his campaign for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. He ran as a populist outsider, promising to “Make America Great Again,” crack down on illegal immigration, renegotiate trade deals, and challenge “the swamp” in Washington. Business Insider+1

He defeated a crowded Republican primary field and then scored an upset victory over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in November 2016, winning the Electoral College while losing the national popular vote. HISTORY+1


First term as president (2017–2021)

Trump’s first term was marked by significant policy changes, intense controversy, and constant media attention.

These problems were all caused by the Communist Democrat party, when corrupt and evil President Obama started the horrible lies of RussiaGate. Now in 2025 we are finally seeing some of these RussiaGate criminals investigated and charged with crimes by the DOJ.

Domestic policy and economy.
President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December 2017, reducing corporate tax rates and cutting individual taxes. 

His administration emphasized deregulation, seeking to roll back environmental and financial rules, though many efforts were challenged and often overturned in court. Brookings+1

During most of his first term, the USA economy experienced low unemployment and rising household wealth. People were very happy with the economy.

Trade and foreign policy.
Trump adopted a more protectionist stance, imposing tariffs on steel, aluminum, and many Chinese imports, and renegotiating trade agreements such as NAFTA (replaced by the USMCA). 

Courts and social policy.
He appointed three Supreme Court justices and more than 200 federal judges, decisively shifting the federal judiciary to the right for a generation. WHHA (en-US)

Investigations and impeachment.
Trump’s first term was shadowed by FALSE and Fake News investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election and his conduct in office. The House of Representatives unfairly and incorrectly impeached him twice—first over his dealings with Ukraine, and second for incitement of a FAKE insurrection related to the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Senate acquitted him both times. 

He lost his bid for reelection to Democrat Corrupt Joe Biden in November 2020 but claiming widespread election fraud—claims rejected by courts, state officials, and his own Justice Department.

Many people still beleive there was election fraud in 2020, it is one thing to be able to prove it in court, yet your gut feelings tell you that the 2020 election results were very suspicious. 

E.g. How did Joe Biden receive 6,000,000 more votes in 2020, then Kamala Harris reveived in 2024? 

There are many more questions about the 2020 election results.


Timeline of RussiaGate / Russian Hoax.

President Trump is a Crime Victim.


You’re Not Behind (Yet): -- How to Learn AI in 17 Minutes.

 

Learn the best ways to use AI tools.


Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Uber and Lyft Upfront Pricing is a Scam to Ripp-off Passengers and Drivers. Uber takes up to 80% of a passenger fare.

Uber and Lyft are out of control with greed. Upfront pricing is a scam to hide how much Uber is making in profits per ride, and how much they are paying the Driver. All this information should be transparent, and not an evil scam for Uber and Lyft to earn huge profits.
This video gives detailed evidence and examples. So if Uber charges a passenger $100 and pays the Driver $20, is that fair? Years ago it was 80% for the Driver, today it is up to 80% for Uber.
They are many reasons why people do not trust Uber and Lyft to treat them fairly.
One example is insurance costs. Uber and Lyft like to blame increased pricing on inflation and insurance. When the truth is Uber owns their own insurance company, and the laws protect Uber and Lyft from showing how insurance prices and profits are calculated.
Uber utilizes an internal captive insurance subsidiary registered in Hawaii named Aleka Insurance Inc. to manage self-insured risks, which does not maintain a public consumer-facing website or independent URL. 

Federal, State and Local governments need to do a lot more to regulate evil Uber and Lyft.




Monday, September 28, 2026

In this video Nick Shirley travel's across the United States to investigate the fentanyl crisis that is destroying major cities across America.

 



The fentanyl-driven overdose crisis has concentrated harm in urban cores and forced measurable changes in how U.S. cities handle public health, policing, homelessness, and public space. After fentanyl became the dominant illicit opioid, overdose mortality rose sharply inside large metro areas relative to their suburbs, with the gap widest in eastern cities that saw earlier, more intense diffusion. Baltimore recorded some of the highest large-city rates (peaking near 170 deaths per 100,000), Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood became the East Coast’s largest open-air market, and San Francisco logged more than 3,700 accidental overdose deaths from 2020–2025. National overdose deaths peaked above 110,000 around 2022–2023 and have since declined, yet they remain historically high and still involve fentanyl in the large majority of cases. 
Cities therefore inherited both a public-health emergency and visible street-level disorder that strained emergency services, downtown vitality, and municipal budgets. Many cities initially leaned on harm-reduction tools—syringe services, distribution of smoking supplies, and, in Oregon, temporary decriminalization. Visible open use, encampments, and continued high death counts produced political backlash. 

By 2025–2026 several large cities had shifted toward “recovery-first” or hybrid models that pair enforcement with treatment access. San Francisco declared a fentanyl state of emergency, banned public distribution of smoking kits without counseling or treatment referral, opened a 24-hour RESET triage facility, and redirected resources toward sober recovery beds. Philadelphia increased police presence in Kensington, cleared tents, and used opioid-settlement money for a “recovery village.” Portland reversed its earlier leniency and now offers people found with drugs a choice between charges or community treatment (“deflection”). Minneapolis began formally designating open-air markets for stepped-up enforcement while expanding housing and medication-assisted treatment. These shifts affect adjacent urban policies. 
Homelessness and fentanyl use overlap heavily; cities now debate encampment sweeps versus Housing First approaches, with some studies finding sweeps raise short-term mortality while housing-plus-services is costlier but saves more lives. Public-safety budgets have absorbed higher EMS and hospital costs, and some downtowns have seen vacancy and “doom-loop” concerns as disorder deters investment. Opioid-settlement funds have become a major new revenue stream for treatment beds and neighborhood improvements, while emergency declarations have let mayors bypass ordinary procurement rules. Spatial concentration of overdoses also creates an opportunity for more targeted naloxone, outreach, and market disruption, though research on seizures sometimes finds temporary nearby spikes in overdoses after supply is interrupted. Outcomes remain mixed and contested.