The golden age of ignorance may be upon us, brought in part by worsening political tribalism. Too many people have made their political stance their culture, and when we encounter claims that go against our culture, we tend to reject them — even when there’s overwhelming scientific evidence to back it up. For example, people are skeptical of the safety of the HPV vaccine because it becomes politicized when covered on cable news (an oddly similar parralel to the current debates on Covid-19 vaccines) Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
