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Will AI Owners Face Vicarious Liability by 2035? Revisiting My 2021 Prediction
In 2021, I made a provocative legal forecast: By 2035, vicarious liability will apply to artificial intelligence (AI) owners and operators. Companies deploying autonomous AI systems will be held legally responsible for their actions, much like employers are liable for employees. Now, as AI rapidly evolves, let’s examine whether this prediction is on track—or if…
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Eyewitness Testimony Is Garbage and the Legal System Should Treat It That Way
Let’s play a game. Gather ten people in a room, show them a 30-second video of a crime, then ask them to describe what happened. Spoiler alert: You’ll get twelve different versions of events, half of them wildly contradictory, and at least one person will swear the perpetrator was a 6’5″ blonde when the suspect…
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The Art of Asking Stupid Questions: A Masterclass in Laziness
Ah, humanity—the species that put a man on the moon, invented the internet, and then decided the best use of that technology was to ask their Facebook friends, “What time does McDonald’s stop serving breakfast?” instead of typing those exact words into Google like a functioning adult. Let’s be clear: There are no stupid questions.…
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“America’s Top 10 Socialist Programs (But Don’t Tell the Republicans)”
Ah, the United States—land of the free, home of the brave, and, apparently, a secret socialist paradise. While politicians love to rail against the evils of “socialism,” the truth is that the U.S. government runs plenty of programs that, in any other country, would have Fox News hosts clutching their pearls. So, for all the…
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My 2014 Prediction: By 2030, Most Cars Will Be Plug-In Hybrids—Will I Be Right?
Back in 2014, I made a bold forecast about the future of transportation: By 2030, the majority of gasoline-powered vehicles will be plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) with an electric range exceeding their average daily driving distance. As a result, most drivers will buy gasoline less than once per year. Now, as we approach the midpoint between…
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“Congratulations, Doctor: You Can’t Fix a Toilet”
Let’s take a moment to appreciate the sheer brilliance of highly educated professionals who can diagnose a rare autoimmune disorder but stare blankly at a leaky faucet like it’s written in hieroglyphics. Oh, you understand complex biological systems? Great. Then why does your sink still sound like a dying seagull? Here’s the thing: everything is…
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The Median Household Income in the Gilded Age vs. Today: A Stark Comparison
The Gilded Age (1870–1900) was a time of rapid industrialization, vast wealth accumulation, and extreme income inequality in America. But how much did the average worker actually earn? And how does it compare to today’s wages? In this post, we’ll estimate the median household income for a non-agricultural worker during the Gilded Age in 2025…
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The Great Tech Integration Promise: A Fairy Tale for Suckers
Ah, technology integration—the glittering promise that one day, all your systems will talk to each other, your workflows will be seamless, and your productivity will soar like an eagle on a caffeine high. Too bad it’s about as real as a unicorn working in IT support. “It Just Works!” – Said No One Ever Every…
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Shade Tree Garages: How the DOT and DMV Can Finally Do Something Useful
Let’s face it—the Department of Transportation (DOT) and DMVs across this great nation are mostly in the business of three things: Taking your money. Making you stand in line. Occasionally reminding you that your car exists and that you owe them more money for the privilege of driving it. But what if—and hear me out—these…
