Ten Consequential Events of 2023.
By Erica and Karen
As we approach 2024, we look back to some of the high- and low–lights of 2023. Here is a highly opinionated list.
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ChatGPT. Chat CPT brought AI right into our lives, in a big way. We knew it was out there, but now we actually played with it. And it was fun! But also scary. We found out ChatPGT has hallucinations! Yikes!
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The GOAT. Simone Biles returned to the gymnastic floor. Three cheers!
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Cultural icons left us. Here are just a few: Roslynn Carter. Norman Lear. Sinéad O’Connor. Sandra Day O’Connor. Tina Turner. Diane Feinstein. Marilyn Lovell. Daniel Ellsberg. Harry Bellafonte. Tony Bennett. Raquel Welch.
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The Moon. The moon came back into focus, starting a new space race as we humans decided we had been away too long. This time private companies are joining the fun. Which one will offer us a trip?
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Music=influence. Taylor Swift (and Rihanna) took over the world.
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Fire. Hawaii burned. Canada burned. Two of several terrible climactic events.
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Dobbs. The healthcare and political repercussions of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization reverberated.
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Inflation. The U.S. seems to have weathered the storm.
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War. Russia’s assault on Ukraine and the Hamas/Israel war could change the global infrastructure.
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Covid 19 . We put it in the rear view mirror. Good riddance. We hope.
Happy New Year! 2024 promises to be a doozie!
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