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$4Trillion invested Worldwide spending on AI is forecast to reach $2.5 trillion in 2026, with major tech companies committing approximately $1 trillion this year alone toward data centers, semiconductors, and software. Between 2013 and 2025, venture capitalists and corporations cumulatively poured well over $1.5 trillion into the technology. [1, 2, 3] Data center electricity use is expected to triple from about 4% of US consumption in 2023 to 12% by 2028.5% of the US's electricity is used for data centres. For AI-focused data centres specifically, we're probably talking around 2%. the annual electricity cost solely for generating ChatGPT responses is estimated to exceed $3 billion. would cost approximately $318 billion per year to virtually eliminate extreme global poverty. Around 800 million people worldwide live in extreme poverty, surviving on less than $3 a day. What is AI for? We have 800 million people being relegated to trash pits.$4trillion invested in ai, when for 300B you could end poverty in a year, 15 billion a year electricity cost for current A.I. levels; expected to triple. Why wouldn't we pull everyone out of poverty and teach more people to program or whatever A.I. is doing: being artists and video creators, scientists? We have 800 million supercomputers scrounging through garbage, the U.S.s entire population is 350 million for perspective. AI is completely contained to human created content by the way, it's not solving all our math and physics problems so why do people think it will solve real world problems when more sensors and equipment connect it to the real world?

I wouldn't be surprised if u.s. lifts sanctions on Russian oil again, probably sell it to India and SE asia at least

Do any of you use any crypto for commerce? Buying and selling goods, not just trading crypto like beanie babies? The only inherent value in crypto is from money laundering, and that's only until quantum computers start mining. It's like buying shares in shady laundromats. Consider if a fiat currency collapses, why would we revert to btc at any recent price?

https://www.jpost.com US CIA Director reportedly in Moscow for meetings 2 hours ago — The large Boeing C-17 Globemaster, with the US-registered tail number 07-7181, flew direct from Riga, Latvia, and landed in Moscow around 9:00

I don't understand how people buy this stuff: simple critical thinking exercise; 'why didn't he already do this?' LMAO Irans trading partners are Russia, they have a direct route through the Caspian sea to Russia, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan are their neighbors, and China is connected by railroad, of which the u.s. has zero way of enforcing any sanction on the trade because it requires China publicly announcing it. China already takes Iranian oil under sanctions and doesn't report it. Russian refineries are being pummeled prompting the import of refined fuels from Iran. Quite a global mix up right now. On AIR https://newsonair.gov.in Iran says it has two-year plan to withstand expanded US sanctions 10 hours ago — Iran has said that it has a two-year plan to withstand expanded US sanctions after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced https://www.cbsnews.com China uses "dark fleet" to buy oil from Iran and evade U.S. sanctions in ... Jul 31, 2025 — China is still secretly buying Iranian oil and evading U.S. sanctions by using what's known as a "dark fleet" to transfer oil from ship to s WSJ https://www.wsj.com U.S. Squeezes Iran but Avoids Targeting Its Biggest Lifeline: China 6 hours ago — China, which buys most of Iran's oil, https://jinsa.org Turkey's Rising Role Busting U.S. Sanctions Aug 6, 2026 — Turkey has provided a safe haven for companies and businessmen working to evade U.S. sanctions and supply arms, components, and cash to Nordic Monitor https://nordicmonitor.com Erdogan insider reveals how Turkey developed special ways to beat US ... Jan 26, 2026 — rejecting the embargo. Turkey would continue importing Iranian oil and gas and would not allow US sanctions to dictate its relations with Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com https://oilprice.com Tajikistan Turns to Iran for Oil as Russian Fuel Supply Collapses | OilPrice.com 5 days ago — Tajikistan asked Iran to supply 2.55 million tons of oil and fuel as Russia's export ban and refinery strikes choke off its main fuel source It's an oversimplification but it's essentially just a basic math equation of who can sustain the blockade longer, Iran seems to be able to easily.

I don't think the u.s. has the supplies for essentially anything other than nuking Iran, the carrier groups rely on air defenses which we're already too low on. I don't think Iran can overplay their hand in a catastrophic way either, only financially detrimental which really doesn't matter in Iran. Which, continuing under the previous status quo already does that with a Republican regime and almost guarantees the end of the Iranian regime and autonomy. China doesn't need hormuz oil like Europe or global economy does, their economy has shrunk(lower demand) from tarrifs and recession and they have oil reserves to last years, they've been prepared for this and still get Iranian oil by train, russian pipelines, and and Canadian oil by sea, China was the biggest foreign investor in Canadian oil sands, they partly own Canadian oil. Prices Today | OilPrice.com https://oilprice.com China Is Squeezing India Out of Russia's Oil Trade | OilPrice.com 5 days ago — China is buying more Russian oil to replace missing Iranian barrels. People don't realise the hit the u.s. is taking, and the big heads here know that this oil crisis will last probably years even if hormuz opens today. The u.s. is in no position to negotiate. Financial Times https://www.ft.com China warns US it could retaliate over Iran sanctions 6 hours ago — Beijing says it will take 'all necessary measures' if Washington expands crackdown on business with Tehran. AP News https://apnews.com Ship disabled by attack in Strait of Hormuz and other ... 3 hours ago — An oil tanker was disabled after being struck by an unknown projectile off Oman, underscoring shipping risks as Iran maintains tight control

Trump has ZERO political leeway with the upcoming midterms in 3 months, tarrifs cause inflation, prices are the primary cause for how elections go. AND a blowout election would greatly benefit Canada and pay off if Trump does play chicken, which he's too chicken to anyway.

Ah, ya I would only talk to people that I might be interested in being friends with. I agree with your point, it happens a lot to me when I'm not even the one engaging.

Iran hasn't got the memo that they're desperate, lol 🚨 Iranian state media aired an insane video about killing Barron Trump, along with reporting a $10M bounty on his head

In my opinion a ton of great posters were banned, just recently @UnbornTao and @zurew It's full on Lord of the Flies here now. Ironically, it's the incels that constantly post about being disenfranchised that are a protected species here

Damn, I had hopes for ManTalks too, sounds like he's trying to corner the toxic Peterson void now like everyone else. Guys today aren't worse than previous generations, better in many ways even. *I'm not disagreeing about taking action, just his framing of the situation, most men throughout history never did anything. This aspect is just more pile on of the hyper-consumer comparative mindset (again, not the idea to take action)

Are you implying sexually? A lot of guys might have that problem, I don't think @Miguel1 would though. Ya, i wouldn't suggest social dancing to the average guy for platonic socializing. He can practice dancing with other guys there too(not partner dancing, but learning and teaching) (@Basman if you want to dance with guys that's cool too though)

You do what best helps shape the world into what you want it to be, which can include pestering others to donate to malaria charities. I'm caught between supporting the new asshole Carl I like, or being concerned.

I still say it's his charity toward shitposters that catalyzed the hostility toward the intellectuals he banned, friendly fire in the fog of war

Do you go to social dances? Im not a dancer like you are and I like doing that. I find I don't need a lot of deep socializing, pretty surface level keeps me feeling good despite the occasional thought that I need a deep connection. Just being around people. I've come to appreciate 'surface level' interaction when I never used to, I think there's actually something in it, connecting to society as opposed to just an individual, like Society precipitates out through normal interactions.

Its a witch burning, any scent of female and the rabid incels pounce like hyenas "wE cAnT toK bOuT mInteL hElf, kiD dEd"

You prefer Carl to be cuter for you. Interesting

Wild how sensitive incels are. You guys are brainwashed into misery

While I was on your ignore, fascinating. Link it. Thanks for un-ignoring me by the way, for this reply.....

Link it, you lying weirdo

No you didn't, liar

Not much

I'm convinced incels are gay, they like talking to guys, hanging out with guys, and they only associate with women to enter a hole.

You writing her off as a scapegoat instead of seeking the truth is what will result in more kids being murdered instead of addressing the actual issue that can prevent more deaths, you fucking retard. She tried to kill herself, the idea of punishment would not have prevented her nor future hers. You people have a one brain cell step level of thinking, you can't think past your incel penis.

Lets do a cursory google search that you cucks are too lazy to do because you're so excited to kill a woman Springfield Arson Case: On Friday, August 21, 2026, a 30-year-old man was found "guilty except for insanity" for an arson fire that killed his grandmother and her son. He will bypass state prison and be placed under the jurisdiction of a psychiatric review board. An Iowa judge handed down a not guilty by reason of insanity verdict. Schleier was charged with first-degree murder for the October 2024 strangling death of his 5-year-old son. Ronald Exantus Release: In late July 2026, controversy erupted in Kentucky when Ronald Exantus was released from state custody. He had previously been found not guilty by reason of insanity for a 2015 child murder but "guilty but mentally ill" on lesser assault charges. He was released after serving the prison portion of his sentence for the lesser charges. Richard Rojas Case (New York, June 2022): A New York City jury found Richard Rojas not responsible by reason of insanity after he intentionally plowed his car through a crowded Times Square sidewalk in 2017, killing a teenage tourist and injuring 22 others. Multiple psychiatric experts testified that Rojas was suffering from severe, untreated schizophrenia and was experiencing extreme hallucinations and delusions during the rampage. Instead of prison, he was committed indefinitely to a secure state psychiatric institution. Raymond Weber Case (California, 2023): Weber was arrested for the double murder of two young women in Vacaville, California, which he live-streamed on social media. After rigorous mental health evaluations, California prosecutors ultimately conceded to the defense's findings. A judge ruled him not guilty by reason of insanity, finding that severe, chronic mental illness rendered him unable to understand the nature or wrongfulness of his actions. He was placed under the custody of the California Department of State Hospitals. John Hinckley Jr. Trial (Washington D.C., 1982): Hinckley attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan outside a D.C. hotel, wounding the president and three others. A federal jury shocked the nation by finding Hinckley not guilty by reason of insanity due to severe delusional schizophrenia. He was committed to St. Elizabeths Hospital for over 35 years before being granted conditional release, culminating in a full, unconditional release in June 2022. This specific verdict caused massive public backlash, prompting Richard Rojas (New York — 2022): A Manhattan jury found Rojas not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect after he drove his vehicle through a densely packed Times Square sidewalk, killing a teenager and injuring 22 people. Multiple forensic psychologists verified that Rojas was suffering from severe, unmedicated schizophrenia, experiencing intense auditory hallucinations that commanded his actions. He was committed indefinitely to a secure psychiatric hospital. Steven Steinberg (Arizona — 1981): In a highly unusual and controversial landmark case, Steinberg was put on trial for murdering his wife by stabbing her 26 times. Steinberg did not deny the killing but argued he was in a state of "somnambulism" (sleepwalking) and completely unconscious. The jury accepted the temporary insanity defense and found him not guilty by reason of insanity. Because experts deemed his "temporary" insanity had resolved by the time of the verdict, he walked away a free man, a result that