Monthly Archives: September 2026

AI, AUTOMATION, Robotics ANTHOLOGY #1, September 29, 2026

 in Dick's Newsletter 2026

https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2026/09/omni-ai-automation-robotics-anthology-1.html Compiled by Dick Bennett Contents 2026Garrison Lovely.  Obsolete: The AI Industry’s Trillion-Dollar Race to Replace Us – and How to Stop It.Caitlin Johnstone.   “The Real Danger Of AI Is That It Is Run by Evil Warmongers. “ 2024Robert Weissman.   “AUTOMATION, ROBOTICS, AI ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE massive possibility for fraud.”Review of Eye of the Master: A Social History of Artificial Intelligence, by Matteo Pasquinelli.2023“Moving Too Fast on New Technology” by Coralie Koonce.Matteo Pasquinelli, The Eye of the Master: A Social History of Artificial Intelligence.David Price, Review of Vonnegut’s books.   “Kurt Vonnegut [1950s] Warned Us About the Dangers of Automation.”2020New Laws of Robotics with Frank […]

Criticism of Tom Cotton 2026 GOING BACK TO 2015

 in Dick's Newsletter 2026

(Dick’s TC library).  Compiled by Dick Bennett 9-28-26.  https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2026/09/criticism-of-tom-cotton-2026-2015-dicks.html ContentsCode Pink.  Rev. of Cotton’s Book on China.  2026. Andre Pagliarini.  “Beyond Accountability.  How Dictators and Nazis have eluded the international justice system. . . .”Sharon Zhang. “Senator Says European Nations Must Sanction Trump and Rubio Before US Wrecks ICC.” Jim Hightower.   Tom Cotton Doublespeaker. Cotton and NRA.Andrew Harnik on Cotton the Cold Warrior.Steve Benen.   Cotton, China Infiltrating, US not Racist Nation.Slavery and 1619 Project.Military InterventionTik-TokIranFacebook statement v. China7 articles from google search.Capitol Mobs.Andrew de Millo. TC Running for President.Charles Pierce.  “TC’s Bottomless Ambition.”Arwa Mahdawi.  “Think TC Is Bad?”Jeet Heer.  TC “…Could Unite the […]

To Change Global Systems…

 in Current Events

We must first change ourselves Saturday Sept 26 – 2:00-4:00 pm – Omni Center Omni’s young people have put together a dialogue on the internal work of systems change. Last month’s dialogue on the movie “I Am Not Your Negro” was deep and juicy. Join them for a deep dive and good connection. Snacks provided. Meet the youth taking on the challenge.

Global Systems

UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE “Cultivating a Culture of Peace” SEPTEMBER 21, 2026

 in Dick's Newsletter 2026 / United Nations

and ARKANSAS PEACE WEEK 9-21/27-26https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2026/09/omni-united-nations-international-day.htmlCompiled by Dick Bennett for a Culture of Peace, Justice, Ecology, and Democracy AI Overview The United Nations International Day of Peace was observed on September 21, 2026, under the theme “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.”  Welcome to the United Nations Welcome to the United Nations +4 Key Details Welcome to the United Nations +4 If you would like, I can provide more details on: Welcome to the United Nations International Day of Peace | United Nations The United Nations General Assembly established the International Day of Peace in 1981. The day is celebrated […]

UKRAINE WAR ANTHLOGY #38, September 12, 2026

 in Dick's Newsletter 2026

Compiled by Dick Bennett for a Culture of Peace, Justice,  Ecology,  and Democracy https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2026/09/omni-ukraine-war-anthlogy-38-september.html What’s at Stake:   In these 38 anthologies this one war provides a rich mine of studies of the  causes and solutions of wars.   Preventing and stopping wars have been the great themes of the United Nations, and these anthologies provide their substance.        A sub-set of the subject, particularly well-illustrated by this war, is the question of when the war began.  Once that is established, numerous other topics are clarified.  But what if the two sides disagree, as they often do, over the starting date, and as […]

Tenant Toolkit: Eviction 101

 in Current Events

Join the City of Fayetteville’s housing team for a new workshop series designed by renters, for renters. Tooldit Site Each workshop session features expert partners, hands‑on activities, and a community brainstorm to explore fresh solutions to complex housing issues. Attendees will get practical tools, new ideas, and trusted information. Here’s what to expect from the Eviction 101 workshop: We’ll see you there!

Planting Good Seeds For the Future We Want

 in Current Events

Omni Members and Friends Gathering paused Planting Good Seeds For the Future We Want Omni was planning to hold our annual Members and Friends Lasagna Dinner on October 17… right up until our friends Indivisible National announced that they’ll be doing their pre-election event that same day. So far we haven’t told anybody but you that we were doing this event, so let’s us hold off a bit. We may have lasagna after the election. We can either celebrate or commisserate together over dinner. But put October 17 on your calendar anyway. Whatever Indivisible decides to do that day, they’ll […]

Benton County still needs our help.

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Thurs Sept 24 – 6:00 pm – Benton County Quorum Court215 E. Central Ave, Bentonville Administrative BuildingParking in front Benton County law enforcement is deep entangled with ICE. It’s been characterized as “out of control.” Immigrant neighbors are in serious jeopardy. If you’re available to attend and support PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR ASAP! You could speak in support, or just be a presence. Springdale immigrant defense group AIRE provides these helpful guidelines above for attending and speaking at the Bentonville Quorum Court. Looks a bit different than WashCo. Thank you AIRE.