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Future Perfect Archive

Archives for June 2019

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Is climate change an “existential threat” — or just a catastrophic one?Is climate change an “existential threat” — or just a catastrophic one?
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The debate over whether climate change will end life on Earth, explained.

By Kelsey Piper
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A guy made a deepfake app to turn photos of women into nudes. It didn’t go well.A guy made a deepfake app to turn photos of women into nudes. It didn’t go well.
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The quick rise and quicker fall of an app that would’ve made any woman a potential victim.

By Sigal Samuel
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Gavin Newsom’s biggest accomplishment as governor yet: a $1 billion cash plan for the poorGavin Newsom’s biggest accomplishment as governor yet: a $1 billion cash plan for the poor
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Why California’s Earned Income Tax Credit expansion matters.

By Dylan Matthews
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The biggest threat facing the US, according to the first Democratic debateThe biggest threat facing the US, according to the first Democratic debate
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One candidate said it’s none other than President Trump.

By Sigal Samuel
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The Trump administration is quietly helping people get kidneysThe Trump administration is quietly helping people get kidneys
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Two new rules could make sure more kidneys go to recipients who need them.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Tiffany Cabán’s potential win in the Queens district attorney race is a huge dealTiffany Cabán’s potential win in the Queens district attorney race is a huge deal
Politics

For criminal justice reform to happen, campaigns like Cabán’s are necessary.

By German Lopez
Politics
The Fed is doing something new: listening to low-income workersThe Fed is doing something new: listening to low-income workers
Politics

Low-income communities are finally feeling the expansion. The Fed is noticing.

By Jared Bernstein
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Americans are terrifyingly supportive of nuking civilians in North KoreaAmericans are terrifyingly supportive of nuking civilians in North Korea
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A new survey finds that a third of Americans embrace a nuclear strike that would kill a million people.

By Kelsey Piper
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10 years ago, “AI risk” was a joke. Now it’s a serious concern. Thank Jaan Tallinn.10 years ago, “AI risk” was a joke. Now it’s a serious concern. Thank Jaan Tallinn.
Podcast
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The philanthropist explains why he decided to fund ideas no other donor would touch.

By Dylan Matthews and Byrd Pinkerton
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Andrew Yang will give a $12,000 basic income to a random Twitter followerAndrew Yang will give a $12,000 basic income to a random Twitter follower
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

The presidential hopeful’s tacky yet effective method of promoting universal basic income.

By Sigal Samuel
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These ultra wealthy just made a surprising request to 2020 candidates: tax us moreThese ultra wealthy just made a surprising request to 2020 candidates: tax us more
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In an open letter, they have called for a big wealth tax.

By Catherine Kim
The climate crisis and the end of the golden era of food choice
Climate

What’s for dinner in a hotter, drier, more crowded world?

By Sean Illing
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Death by algorithm: the age of killer robots is closer than you thinkDeath by algorithm: the age of killer robots is closer than you think
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We have the technology to make robots that kill without oversight. But should we?

By Kelsey Piper
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
Cory Booker has a plan to reform the criminal justice system — without CongressCory Booker has a plan to reform the criminal justice system — without Congress
Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

Booker’s plan would initially benefit 17,000-plus people in federal prison for drugs, and more could follow.

By German Lopez
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Del Taco’s meatless meat tacos: a surprise fast-food hitDel Taco’s meatless meat tacos: a surprise fast-food hit
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The chain has sold two million Beyond Meat tacos in two months. It’s now rolling out more meatless meat products.

By Kelsey Piper