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The Lord of the Flies and the Problem AI Can’t Solve

The problem of evil is spiritual and can't be solved by more technology
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Beautiful lake in misty morning. Forest and clouds are reflected in the calm water surface. Norwegian landscape with dark forest and lake among low clouds. Nature, ecology, eco tourism
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EU’s Massive New AI Law Won’t Stop Worst-Case Systems

The Act is drafted using legal language that confers broad additional power to governments
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Digital law concept. Law scales at data center. Abstract background
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Is There Any Evidence That Our Universe Is One of Many?

Philosopher Nancey Murphy recently confessed that she had to adjust her thinking based on the idea that multiverse theory “had progressed.” But has it?
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The concept of the infinite universe and its mysteries through abstract forms
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Dune, Part Two: At Last, Feyd-Rautha Becomes Relevant

The treatment of Feyd in this version is more satisfactory than in any previous one. We are prepared for Paul’s confrontation with him
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Dramatic sand storm in desert. Abstract background. Digital art.
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U.S. Sues the Big Apple (the Tech One)

Apple claims the suit sets dangerous federal precedent
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a new smartphone on the stand of the exhibition close-up. New models of gadgets at the exhibition of technologies. People choose new gadgets and smartphones
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Thinking of the “Bigger Picture”

New study on how transcendent thinking enhances and improves the brain in adolescents
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Student, anxiety and woman in busy college campus with depression, sad and mental health problems. Burnout, stress and tired girl thinking about exam, assignment or project deadline at university
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Human Subject Moves Computer Mouse with Neuralink Chip

So Big Tech companies might know your inner thoughts, now. What could possibly go wrong?
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Machine learning , artificial intelligence, ai, deep learning blockchain neural network concept. Brain made with shining wireframe above cpu on circuit
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The Flea Market of the Internet: Breaking the Addiction

When, after a bad experience, I called Amazon the “Walmart of the Internet,” a friend pointed out that Amazon is, in fact, much worse than Walmart
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traditional flea market at Brick Lane. Brick Lane flea market op
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A Timely Leak Offers a Peek Into Chinese Cyberespionage Worldwide

What Chinese hackers are doing can sound as exciting as a spy movie — but it is much more dangerous
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Secure Cyber World, Blue Background Illustrating Protection, Digital Safety, Blue Background with Lock Symbol, Cybersecurity Visuals, Blue Background and Lock Emblem, Guarding Digital Assets, Blue Bac
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Are Near-Death Experiences Just Another Branch of Research Now?

We should hope so because there are a number of interesting allied research areas that would be better studied without preexisting prejudice against NDEs
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blue sky ocean
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Invisibility Isn’t Science Fiction; It’s Interesting Engineering

Things are visible only when light strikes them but light can sometimes be manipulated so as not to strike them, with remarkable results.
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transparent invisible person on the city street. ai generated
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