Tag Archives: 538 Significant Digits

187 million interactions but not one with me

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Naomi

From 538 Significant Digits: 187 million interactions According to a Senate Intelligence Committee report, Instagram “was a significant front” in Russian election meddling, eclipsing even Facebook itself. Between 2015 and 2018, there were 187 million interactions with Instagram content from … Continue reading →

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Thus spake Hal. Again. Uh oh.

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Naomi

From 538 Significant Digits: 46 seconds into its favorite song There’s an AI robot aboard the International Space Station, and it’s not happy. CIMON, as it’s called, was meant to be a friend to the space-bound astronauts. But 46 seconds … Continue reading →

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Wyoming, the Cowboy State, about to have “lots of deep holes”

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Naomi

From 538 Significant Digits: Over 400 percent Applications to drill in Wyoming have increased by more than 400 percent in the past five years. Higher oil prices, better fracking technology, expansive and cheap land and the Trump administration’s push for … Continue reading →

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