A scientist says humans will reach singularity - where human intelligence and AI merge - in 21 years:

https://www.yahoo.com/news/scientist-says-humans-reach-singularity-133000172.html

In “Terminator” type news, the Ukrainians unleash robot dogs on the front lines. I’m not even kidding:

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240808-ukraine-to-unleash-robot-dogs-on-its-front-lines

Russia’s economy faces a demographic disaster exacerbated by the war in Ukraine:

https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-economy-population-decline-worker-shortage-growth-outlook-ukraine-war-2024-8

Happy Caturday CoSo!

Pearl Jam - Alive
(Live from the BBC - early 90’s)

https://youtu.be/0unH11yjklE

#CoSoArt

Rafael - The Triumph of Galatea

Stevie Winwood - The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys
(Live)

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=LLDWjsQB190&si=MWkBZ5nYvPSu4jPf

#CoSoMusic

One of Ukraine’s fastest and toughest units have joined in the invasion of Russia:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2024/08/08/one-of-ukraines-toughest-and-fastest-brigades-has-joined-the-invasion-of-russia/

Congratulations Rai Benjamin, team USA, winner of the 400 meter hurdles.

#Olympics

#CoSoArt

Artist: Louise Robinson
Vintage Flowers

France’s universal healthcare is the best in the world and they are offering it to all the Olympic athletes.

The Americans are happily taking full advantage:

https://www.si.com/olympics/american-athletes-taking-full-advantage-of-free-healthcare-olympic-village-france

BBL tonight CoSo.

Gotta get back to it although I’m tearing myself away, kicking and screaming ☹️

OK - I just learned that Walz is a liberal who grew up in Nebraska. He is one of my tribe.

Night CoSo, enjoy your Wednesday- leaving you with:

Semisonic - Closing Time
(Official music video)

https://youtu.be/xGytDsqkQY8