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Irony

Irony machine: why are AI researchers teaching computers to recognise irony?

THE CONVERSATION

Irony machine: why are AI researchers teaching computers to recognise irony?

By Charles Barbour

The Cannabis Chronicles: Peace, Love, Respect

South Africa

The Cannabis Chronicles: Peace, Love, Respect

By Kevin Bloom

HANNIBAL ELECTOR: From Alexandra to Zuma, via Malema – violence, silence & nothing wrong with Nkandla

South Africa

HANNIBAL ELECTOR: From Alexandra to Zuma, via Malema – violence, silence & nothing wrong with Nkandla

By Richard Poplak

Hayibo: End of an era

Maverick Life

Hayibo: End of an era

By Rebecca Davis

Death of a humorist: The beautiful pessimism of David Rakoff

Maverick Life

Death of a humorist: The beautiful pessimism of David Rakoff

By Kevin Bloom

Jobs' vacancy - Apple's genius dies at 56

Business Maverick

Jobs' vacancy - Apple's genius dies at 56

By Richard Poplak

David Foster Wallace: A morality tale from the grave

Media

David Foster Wallace: A morality tale from the grave

By Kevin Bloom

Not-so-obscure startup 'Hipster' invites attention, for now

Media

Not-so-obscure startup 'Hipster' invites attention, for now

By Sipho Hlongwane