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Author
William A. Dembski

Date
July 7, 2025

Categories
Computational Sciences
Intelligent Design
Neuroscience & Mind
Tagged
, algorithms, artificial intelligence, Baylor University, Bill Macready, Bruce Chapman, coconuts, computational reductionism, David Wolpert, Didascalicon, digital wellness, Discovery Institute, education, educators, entrepreneurship, faculty, Hugh of Saint Victor, machine intelligence, materialism, Nick Bostrom, Ray Kurzweil, Reductionism, Robert J. Marks II, Seattle, Steven Buri, students, synthetic fibers, technology, Texas A&M University, The Mystery of Life’s Origin, Walter Bradley, Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence}

Walter Bradley and the Bradley Center

_{William A. Dembski
July 7, 2025

Computational Sciences, Intelligent Design, Neuroscience & Mind

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Unfortunately, rather than use AI to enhance our humanity, computational reductionists increasingly use it as a club to beat our humanity. Read More ›

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Author
William A. Dembski

Date
February 9, 2024

Categories
Computational Sciences
Science Reporting
Tagged
, algorithms, artificial general intelligence, artificial intelligence, deception, deep fakes, deep learning, democracy, historical figures, hype, images, Neural Networks, post-trust, public opinion, robot, robotics, security, skepticism, trade-offs, trust, video}

Deep Fakes and Propaganda for Artificial General Intelligence

_{William A. Dembski
February 9, 2024

Computational Sciences, Science Reporting

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The video shows a supposed table tennis match between a robot and a top human player. Yet the video is not of an actual match. Read More ›

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Author
Andrew McDiarmid

Date
November 20, 2023

Categories
Computational Sciences
Intelligent Design
Tagged
, Brian Miller, Conservation of Information, Darth Vader, death, Design Inference, education, father, Forensics, freedom, humans, ID the Future, intelligent design, investigation, Luke Skywalker, movie reference, movies, murder, natural causes, pattern, podcast, relationships, The Design Inference, William A. Dembski, Winston Ewert}

A New Design Inference for a New Generation

_{Andrew McDiarmid
November 20, 2023

Computational Sciences, Intelligent Design

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Is there an empirical method to determine whether a system is the product of chance or design? Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
June 1, 2019

Categories
Arts
Computational Sciences
Neuroscience & Mind
Tagged
, __nedited, artificial intelligence, Charles Darwin, CNN, computer, creativity, extrapolation, Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton, machines, Mind Matters, MIT, Neural Networks, neuroscience, Robert J. Marks II, rules}

Robert Marks: Why “Edmond de Belamy” Is Bunk

_{David Klinghoffer
June 1, 2019

Arts, Computational Sciences, Neuroscience & Mind

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It has to do with the difference between interpolation and extrapolation. Read More ›

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Date
January 20, 2017

Categories
Computational Sciences
Technology
Tagged
, __nedited, Biomimetics, Craig Venter, data science, data storage, DNA, encoding, information, microchips, silicon}

The World’s Ideal Storage Medium Is “Beyond Silicon”

_{Science and Culture
January 20, 2017

Computational Sciences, Technology

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The best storage medium needs no introduction. You're already using it. Read More ›

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Author
Brendan Dixon

Date
January 17, 2017

Categories
Computational Sciences
Technology
Tagged
, __nedited, artificial intelligence, automation, child-rearing, deep learning, education, information, media is the message, Neil Postman, Neural Networks, neutrality, privacy}

Turn Over Child-Raising to a Computer?

_{Brendan Dixon
January 17, 2017

Computational Sciences, Technology

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Mattel's new "smart baby monitor," their digital nanny dubbed Aristotle, leaves me flummoxed. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
December 23, 2016

Categories
Computational Sciences
Intelligent Design
Tagged
, __nedited, alien intelligence, Neil deGrasse Tyson, simulation theory, testability, thought experiment, undirected process}

#10 of Our Top Stories of 2016: Tyson Says Chances of Intelligently Designed Universe “May Be Very High”

_{David Klinghoffer
December 23, 2016

Computational Sciences, Intelligent Design

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But of course he was referring to the odds that the universe is an artificial computer simulation by advanced aliens. Read More ›

Warnings exclamation mark alerts in computer systems to be aware of the dangers and risks of cyberattacks on the Internet. Malicious software to secure online logins on websites

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Author
Brendan Dixon

Date
December 14, 2016

Categories
Computational Sciences
Neuroscience & Mind
Tagged
, __nedited, AlphaGo, artificial intelligence, Big Data, defining terms, games, human uniqueness, hype, intelligence, machine learning, mind, Robert J. Marks II}

Robert Marks: What Computers Will Never Do

_{Brendan Dixon
December 14, 2016

Computational Sciences, Neuroscience & Mind

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Many Artificial Intelligence researchers wrongly believe that intelligence arises from the application of algorithms. Read More ›

Patent concept with man holding a tablet computer

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Author
Wesley J. Smith

Date
November 3, 2016

Categories
Bioethics
Computational Sciences
Human Exceptionalism
Legal Science (jurisprudence)
Tagged
, __nedited, copyright, creativity, human rights, innovation, patent law}

Computers Should Not Be Granted Patents

_{Wesley J. Smith
November 3, 2016

Bioethics, Computational Sciences, Human Exceptionalism, Legal Science (jurisprudence)

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In order to receive a patent, the subject of the protection must be a human invention. Read More ›

Red dart arrow hitting in the target center of dartboard business success ideas concept

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Author
Brendan Dixon

Date
October 16, 2016

Categories
Computational Sciences
Human Exceptionalism
Technology
Tagged
, __nedited, ai ethics, artificial intelligence, assisted intelligence, automation, Elon Musk, human uniqueness, intelligence, Ray Kurzweil, Research, robotics}

Artificial Intelligence: Good Aim, Wrong Target

_{Brendan Dixon
October 16, 2016

Computational Sciences, Human Exceptionalism, Technology

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Let's shoot for "Assisted Intelligence" instead. Read More ›