Thanks. Finally got some answers this aft and it was kind of the same here. Corrections happened pretty fast.

This is not the article I was expecting, although it’s from the economist so I don’t know why I was surprised. This is a primer on how to resist the backlash against AI, including glibly dismissing concerns about environmental impact and costs.

There is a fundamental belief in the inevitability of the continued progress of AI among ‘the faithful’ that I find troubling. Looking at the deeply concerning economics of the AI market at present, the operating costs and supply shocks that will only drive those costs up, the bullishness around this is infuriating.

Meaning the real victory was the lifelong immunity from IRS investigations for his family and businesses. The fund was so outrageous they probably never expected to get it through, but it was a useful lighting rod to draw attention away from what he really wanted.

If you are buying from a bulk bin, some of the beans could be older than others, which will get you inconsistent results when cooking. I find it best to buy prepackaged dried beans - they are usually pretty consistent. Try a local Indian supermarket if you have one - lots of variety and really good prices in my experience.