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Idiocracy Clock
81
Idiocracy
level
+1Since Yesterday
ETA Till Complete Idiocracy:6.3 years

Tracking humanity's slow-motion victory lap into maximum idiocracy.

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Today, 9:54 AM EDT•Refreshed just now•V2 intraday snapshot
Today's top drivers
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  • 1Attention Arbitrage
    +9
  • 2AI Misinformation Flood
    +8
  • 3Policy Faceplant
    +8
  • 4Rage Engagement Farming
    +10
Idiocracy trend
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What moved the needle today
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  • The Whirlwind 72 Hours of Rival AI Announcements - Business Insider
    The Whirlwind 72 Hours of Rival AI Announcements - Business Insider
    As the company cuts down on its "side quests," OpenAI also announced th…
    +9
  • In an era of ‘baddies,’ companies are racing to keep up with the influencer economy - CNN
    In an era of ‘baddies,’ companies are racing to keep up with the influencer economy - CNN
    But even if the content with “normal people” seems authentic, it’s part…
    +9
  • Apple skewers OpenAI's recruiting practices in bombshell lawsuit - Business Insider
Fastest growing narrative
"Attention Arbitrage"
+12% vs prior snapshot
Most overconfident sector
General Chaos
General Chaos kept charging ahead while the warning lights were fully visible.
You can't fix stupid. But you can mock it.
Roast responsibly.
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5Corporate Delusion
+9
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Apple skewers OpenAI's recruiting practices in bombshell lawsuit - Business Insider
Subscribe Newsletters AI # Apple accuses OpenAI of playing dirty in the…
+9
INSTITUTIONAL FAILURE
OF THE DAY
Graham Platner submits withdraws from Maine Senate race, kicking off Democrats’ quest for nominee - AP News
TOP STORIES + 8 men indicted in planned drone and sniper attack on Whit…
Recovery probability
19%
Chance humanity gets smarter this week.