‘Free Guy’ Is A Must-Watch Modern ‘Truman Show’
A deeply moving and dramatic film, while also funny and playful, ‘Free Guy’ is for those interested in the sort of techno thought experiments that will define our time.
In ‘Human Forever,’ James Poulos Declares War On The Digital Age
James Poulos’ book, ‘Human Forever: The Digital Politics of Spiritual War,’ warns that we are already becoming cyborgs and we will pay for our digital dependence with our souls.
After The Lockdowns, The Religion Of Science Only Gets Darker
Historian Yuval Noah Harari promises that if we eat the apple of high technology, we shall be as gods. But will that apple be nourishing or poisonous?
Transhumanists Aim To Replace God With Machines Through Digital Immortality
Tech companies are selling the idea of ‘digital resurrection.’ That’s only a problem if we’re dumb enough to buy it.
Inside The Global Race To Build Killer Robot Armies
There are AI-assisted weapons already in use, but they still require a human operator to confirm targets and order the kill. That is changing rapidly.
New ‘Deep Fake’ App That Undresses Women More Reason To Restrict Internet Porn
An internal poll found that of the bot’s users, more than 60 percent were aiming to ‘undress’ photos of girls or women they knew from real life.
This $1,500 Robot Will Talk To Kids So Parents Don’t Have To
Perhaps expensive tech like Moxie the robot can help solve problems tech generally exacerbates, or perhaps it’s time to put down the screens and start talking to our kids again.
Computer Scientist David Gelernter Wants To Revolutionize Social Media
Yale Computer Science Professor David Gelernter joins the Federalist Radio Hour to discuss bias in tech, data privacy, time travel, and artificial intelligence.
Save The Artificial Intelligence Party For When It Actually Becomes Intelligent
Despite its public image, artificial intelligence software cannot yet match the versatile skills of even the most primitive mammals in the real world.
Instagram’s Creepy New Comment Feature Could Be Worse
Instagram thinks it has an algorithm capable of identifying ‘offensive’ content and wants AI to ‘intervene’ before users post anything objectionable.
Maternal Instincts Shine In The Cold, Robot World Of ‘I Am Mother’
It’s sort of terrifying to see a robot nurse cradle a baby. The child grows, with no human contact. Daughter smiles at Robot Mother, although she’s never seen a human smile.
Nationalism Is Not Our Biggest Threat, Technocracy Is
Nationalism is back as a burning issue not because of modern demagoguery or ancient hatreds but because of the triumph of digital technology over everyday life.
How Identity Politics Plays Right Into The Hands Of Big Business
Advertisers are specifically targeting individuals based on their group identity, and algorithms are driving our choices as much as we’re driving them.
How Will The Rise Of The Machines Change The Future Of Chess?
The World Chess Championship is currently happening in London. What will the future of this ancient game look like as tech speeds up?
The Humanities Degree Is Dying, And That’s A Good Thing
As artificial intelligence advances and the humanities decline, we need to consider how to create meaningful connection in a digital world.
Why ‘Westworld’ Is One Of TV’s Worst Shows
To understand why this show simply doesn’t work, compare it to a 20-year-old sci-fi film that almost certainly had some influence on these show runners: ‘The Truman Show.’
50 Years Ago, ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Outlined An Enduring Cosmic Vision
A year before the moon landing, man’s greatest achievement of space exploration so far, Stanley Kubrick gave us the first and still most impressive vision of our cosmic destiny.
How Eradicating Bad Bots Can Quickly Mutate Into Cracking Down On Free Humans
If using fake interlocutors to ‘hack’ or ‘crash’ the democratic process feels alarming, consider how easy it will be for bots to unload high-quality political speech on the best and brightest.
In Blocking The Broadcom Deal, Trump Declares A Technology Race With China
This is the first time a U.S. president has used executive powers to block a private company’s acquisition. It all boils down to a race against China over 5G technology.
How Sexbots And Robot Citizenship Help Us Refuse Responsibility For Being Human
What are we doing when we divorce sex not only from procreation and consequence, but from humans and humanity?
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