Bill Gates Says AI Will Make 3 Day Work Weeks Possible

Nov 24 2023

According to Bill Gates, technology may pave the way for a three-day work week in the future.

Speaking on Trevor Noah’s “What Now?” podcast, the billionaire envisioned a society where machines handle the production of goods, potentially allowing humans to work less.

Gates sees a possibility where people don’t need a traditional five-day work week to sustain themselves if technology can efficiently manage tasks like food production.

While Gates acknowledges the positive changes AI could bring, he has previously highlighted the risks associated with its misuse.

In a blog post, he compared AI’s impact to that of the introduction of personal computers, stating that it won’t be as dramatic as the Industrial Revolution but still significant.

Interestingly, Gates is not alone in predicting a shorter work week. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has also foreseen a 3.5-day work week for the next generation due to advancements in AI. Gates, who once considered sleep as lazy, emphasized that life’s purpose extends beyond jobs, highlighting a shift in perspective from his earlier Microsoft-centric years.

The concept of a four-day work week has been tested by companies globally, with some reporting positive outcomes in terms of work-life balance and efficiency.

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Private Jets Of Celebrities Spent 11 Years In Air As Of 2022

Nov 24 2023

A report by The Guardian found that private jets belonging to 200 celebrities, CEOs, oligarchs, and billionaires have collectively spent a total of 11 years in the air since the beginning of 2022.

The carbon footprint of these flights, totaling 44,739 journeys, is equivalent to the emissions of nearly 40,000 Britons. The Guardian used public data to track flights of private aircraft owned or used by notable figures such as Elon Musk, the Rolling Stones, the Murdoch family, and Kylie Jenner over 21 months, revealing an estimated 415,518 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Among the most polluting jets was a Boeing 767 used by the Rolling Stones, emitting 5,046 tonnes of CO2, equivalent to 1,763 return flights from London to New York City in economy class. Aircraft owned by billionaire Lawrence Stroll, owner of the Aston Martin Formula One team, recorded 1,512 flights, with a significant number being short journeys.

Thirty-nine jets linked to Russian oligarchs were responsible for 30,701 tonnes of CO2.

The findings follow a surge in private jet use since the Covid-19 pandemic, with forecasts indicating record-high jet sales.

Some celebrities, like Taylor Swift, have altered their behavior after criticism, with Swift reducing her jet flights from an average of 19 times a month to just over two. The data is part of a series on carbon inequality, revealing stark differences in emissions between the wealthy and poor within countries and contributing to the broader issue of carbon inequality.

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Malta Not On Penis Size 2023 Study List

Nov 24 2023

A study on the average size of men’s genitals by the World Population Review reveals that it is generally smaller and more consistent globally than popular culture often assumes.

The average erect penis length is estimated to be between 12.9 cm (5.1 in) and 13.92 cm (5.5 in). While men may place undue importance on size concerning self-worth, it has no correlation with fertility, total births, or the number of sexual partners.

Interestingly, research highlights the top and bottom countries in terms of average penis size, with Sudan, DR Congo, and Ecuador at the top, and Thailand, North Korea, and Cambodia at the bottom.

For some reason however, no data was provided for Malta. We’ll let you make of that what you will…

Contrary to myths linking height, hand size, or shoe size to penis length, studies show negligible correlations. Men tend to overstate their size but consistently underestimate it compared to the average.

Women are found to be less concerned about penis size than men. They often value girth more than length, with studies revealing that a significant percentage of women are satisfied with their partner’s endowment.

In one study, women selected an ideal penis size of 16.0 cm (6.3 in) in length and 12.2 cm (4.8 in) in girth for a long-term partner. Overall, these findings challenge societal assumptions and shed light on the diverse perceptions of genital size. Full study here.

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Inauguration Of The Notarial Registers Archive

Nov 24 2023

The Notarial Registers Archive (NRA), with an investment of €5 million, of which over €4 million came from the 2014-2020 European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), has been inaugurated. The project was officially inaugurated by the Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici, the Minister for Justice Jonathan Attard and Parliamentary Secretary for European Funds Chris Bonett.

The project commenced in 2016. Since 2021, the Notarial Archives Register has become part of the National Archives of Malta. In July 2023, the Notarial Archives Foundation took over its management and operation.

Minister Owen Bonnici stated that this Archive is a unique source of information where facts about the history of Malta and the Mediterranean continue to be discovered. He continued that the repository holds over 2km of records that shed light on the legal, economic, social, and cultural history of the Maltese islands.

“This project has seen the complete conservation of the entire work of 15 individual notaries, amounting to over 600 volumes. These included manuscripts that were heavily damaged during the Second World War,” explained Minister Bonnici.

Minister Jonathan Attard stated that the opening of this Notarial Registers Archive marks another memorable day in the rich history of the notarial profession of our country. “A profession that not only gave us an identity of who our predecessors were and the history of each and every Maltese and Gozitan person, but also a profession through which we learned a lot about the history of our country,” stated Minister Attard.

Minister Attard reiterated that such facilities pave the way for the Notarial Registers Archive to establish itself as an international benchmark for archival research, preservation and conservation of paper. It is also proof of the Government’s commitment both towards the Maltese Heritage and towards the need to safeguard the notarial legal history.

Parliamentary Secretary Chris Bonett explained “Through this project we are not only preserving our past but have also given access to the present generation by preserving these valuable documents that offer centuries-old heritage of knowledge. This investment will not only stimulate academic curiosity but also pave the way for future cultural and historical discoveries.”

Through this investment, the two palazzi at 24, St Christopher Street, and 217, St Paul Street were rehabilitated and transformed into a multidisciplinary centre for historical and scientific investigation. The palazzo at St Christopher Street houses the manuscript collection within a fully climate-controlled environment, the first of its kind for the Maltese islands. The palazzo at St Paul Street will be receiving the general public, visitors, and researchers in spaces such as the NRA Museum, the Reading Room, and the volunteers’ space, apart from its Conservation laboratory.

The entire collection of notarial documents is undergoing a disinfestation process prior to its return to the Archive repository.

The NRA Museum will showcase highlights of the collection in the form of rotating exhibitions. Items on display include Pietro Caxaro’s Kantilena, Domenico Vigliarolo’s 16th century portolan chart, and the George Cross document. The Museum is an innovative educational experience and a tool for the exploration of Maltese and Mediterranean history.

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