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Amoeba’s Lorica: Treading

For the general public, [19th and early 20th century] patent medicines presented an affordable and easily accessible alternative to medical care. In contrast, medical treatment by doctors was often costly, and many individuals could not afford it. Furthermore, numerous people … Continue reading

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Amoeba’s Lorica: Foundering Father

GEORGE, AmaSoft Commerce Zone (API*): This quiet, somewhat dusty community on the banks of the Columbia River is in an uproar at this hour. Hundreds of trucks clog its streets and parking spaces, each filled with the disassembled mansion and … Continue reading

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AI: And May You Forever Be Clean

[Most A.I. companies have] no brilliant ideas about expanding the social safety net or retraining workers for new jobs – only a goal of making the current jobs obsolete as quickly as possible. – Kevin Roose, New York Times Newsletter, … Continue reading

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