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‘Pirola’ BA.2.86 may not be a ‘black swan’ event like Omicron, experts say. It’s what could spawn from the COVID variant that has them worried

Highly mutated COVID strain “Pirola” BA.2.86 may not be a “black swan” event after all, introducing a viral plot twist to the pandemic like Delta and Omicron did nearly two years ago. But it’s not your garden-variety variant either. That’s according to experimental data released Thursday by leading variant researcher…
bubmag
September 1, 2023
Black Swan

Crypto’s Fading Fad: AI Takes Center Stage

According to Nassim Taleb, cryptocurrencies are losing popularity as many of their ardent supporters shift their enthusiasm towards artificial intelligence (AI). In a recent tweet, the author of “The Black Swan” observed that the once-booming crypto trend is starting to wane, with a particular demographic of tech-savvy young adults, often…
bubmag
July 22, 2023
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How Sydney Dance Company helped bring a Hollywood movie to life

By Chantal NguyenJuly 13, 2023 — 1.49pm Dancer Emily Seymour was rehearsing in Sydney Dance Company’s waterfront studios when she noticed choreographer Benjamin Millepied sitting at the front, watching. A household name in dance circles, the French-born, US-based Millepied is best known for his work as a dancer and choreographer…
bubmag
July 13, 2023