A.I. Was Coming for Radiologists’ Jobs. So Far, They’re Just More Efficient.

A.I. Was Coming for Radiologists’ Jobs. So Far, They’re Just More Efficient.

Nine years ago, one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence scientists singled out an endangered occupational species. “People should stop training radiologists now,” Geoffrey Hinton said, adding that it was “just completely obvious” that within five years A.I. would outperform humans in that field. Today, radiologists — the physician specialists in medical imaging who look … Read more

Why airplanes board front to back — astrophysicist reveals the better, more efficient alternative

Why airplanes board front to back — astrophysicist reveals the better, more efficient alternative

It might seem a bit backward. Boarding aircraft front to back seems ludicrous given how often the aisle is obstructed by passengers attempting to stow their luggage, among other issues. However, there’s a reason behind this seemingly counterintuitive policy. Most airlines use a system called block boarding, where people are let on in order of … Read more

Gen Z prefers first dates are digital instead of meeting people IRL: ‘It’s efficient’

Gen Z prefers first dates are digital instead of meeting people IRL: ‘It’s efficient’

It’s like love in the time of corona. As inflation makes going out increasingly expensive, Generation Z is saving bucks by reverting to a pandemic-era romance trend: dating people virtually. Dating app Wingman surveyed 500 people aged 18 to 27 on their dating preferences, Business Insider reported. They found that a staggering 65% preferred to … Read more