December 10: Last “Normal” Christmas, Blackouts in Sri Lanka, Google fakes Gemini presentation (Recap Ep256)

The week began with Sri Lanka experiencing a nationwide power outage attributed to a system failure. Meanwhile, a foreboding sentiment emerged as experts warned that the current Christmas season might be the last celebrated in what we perceive as ‘normal’ times. The World Economic Forum added to this sense of unease, predicting that 2024 could bring about “cataclysmic” changes. Further aggravating the situation, a report highlighted a significant shrinkage of the middle class, with only the top 30% of households affording what [...]