🔦 Shadows, 🤖 AGI is almost here,♀️ Women’s Side Hustles
Volume 20
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Curated media from the past few weeks:
The Government Knows AGI is Coming
Whether or not you agree with Ben Buchanan on his dislike of the term AGI, Ezra Klein and Ben both agree that there are going to be incredible strides made in both AGI and its applications in just the next 2-3 years. What does this mean for the labor market? Security? Secrets shared at Bay Area parties that can help other international powers? This podcast episode covers it all.
🗯️Quotable Bit:  “And while there is so much else going on in the world to cover, I do think there’s a good chance that, when we look back on this era in human history, A.I. will have been the thing that matters.”
Women Like to Hustle, and Side-Hustle Too!
Move over, gentlemen—the side hustle game is dominated by the ladies, with women making up 59% of the gig economy and proving they can rake in cash on their own terms. From fitness instructors to consultants earning 1.7 times their regular salaries, these professionals are leveraging remote work and flexibility to earn more.
🗯️Quotable Bit: “Whether motivated by financial necessity, the desire to explore new opportunities, or simply pursuing hobbies and interests, women are more likely to pursue entrepreneurial ventures, highlighting the potential of side hustling as a powerful pathway to economic empowerment.”
Sky skimmers: The race to fly satellites in the lowest orbits yet
Ever dreamed of satellites that can fly forever? Scientists are racing to develop revolutionary "sky skimmer" satellites that operate in Very Low Earth Orbit—just above our atmosphere—where they could potentially harvest air to create their own fuel while providing ultra-high-definition surveillance and super fast communications. Mind blown? Keep reading…
🗯️Quotable Bit: “Several companies are now trying to do something even more impressive. They are developing technology to harvest molecules from the thin layer of air that is present in VLEO in order to actually propel satellites here. Such a system, called Air-Breathing Electric Propulsion (ABEP), has been made possible by advancements in electric and ion propulsion in recent years. In essence, it involves fixing a large bucket or opening to the front of the satellite, into which gas molecules from the atmosphere flow before they are ionised to create plasma that generates thrust.”