Caravan Magazine

A journal of politics and culture

Month: May 2023

Charlie Munger’s Timeless Wisdom on Leading a Successful Life

Charlie Munger, the celebrated investor and vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, is known for his incisive insights on life and business. One of his key principles revolves around the power of inversion—a mental model that flips problems on their head…

The Impact of Trillions of Cicadas on People with Autism Spectrum Disorder

As trillions of cicadas emerge from underground this spring, experts are cautioning that the noise could have an overwhelming impact, particularly on individuals on the autism spectrum or those with heightened sensitivity to sound. This rare, simultaneous emergence of both…

Snap Hits 3 Million Paying Subscribers with AI-Enhanced Snapchat+

Snap Inc. has surpassed 3 million paying subscribers for its Snapchat+ service, a $3.99-a-month offering that grants early access to exclusive features, including the popular My AI chatbot powered by OpenAI’s GPT technology. The company revealed the milestone at its…

Elon Musk Joins Call for AI Pause: Urging Labs to Slow Down Development

In an open letter signed by some of the biggest names in tech, including Elon Musk, a call has been made for the world’s top artificial intelligence labs to pause the development of super-powerful systems for six months. The letter…