Topics & People

General Magic
Organization

An influential 1990s startup that pioneered the concept of digital agents before smartphones existed.

An investment model limiting the maximum return for shareholders, heavily used by OpenAI to maintain non-profit alignment.

A 98-year-old former SS division member mistakenly honored by the Canadian Parliament.

The Prime Minister of Canada, criticized for lack of diligence and leaning heavily on performative politics.

The phenomenon where an institution's original ideals are co-opted by employees prioritizing specific ideological goals.

The head of TED who was caught between his invited speaker and internal staff pushback.

TED
Organization

A prominent ideas-sharing organization that faced internal staff revolt over a speaker's talk, illustrating ideological capture.

A writer and podcaster who gave a controversial TED talk advocating for a society that does not factor race into its core policies.

MSG Sphere
Location

A state-of-the-art live entertainment venue in Las Vegas featuring a massive, immersive interior digital screen.

U2
Organization

A famous rock band that opened the live entertainment residency at the MSG Sphere in Las Vegas.

TSA
PoliticalEntity

The Transportation Security Administration; JSX passengers bypass their traditional airport security lines.

FAA rules governing commuter and on-demand operations, requiring fewer flight hours for pilots compared to commercial airlines.