In an Apocalyptic Mood, Stephen Hawking Overestimates the Evolutionary Future of Smart Machines

_{Erik J. Larson
May 7, 2014

Computational Sciences, Science

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The human mind isn't a computer program, though there's never a dearth of people happy to promulgate that view. Read More ›

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Author
Wesley J. Smith

Date
May 6, 2014

Categories
Bioethics
Environment & Climate
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, __k-review, Politics, Views, world}

The Green War on Africans

_{Wesley J. Smith
May 6, 2014

Bioethics, Environment & Climate

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The throttling of African development is a cruel example of anti-human environmental activism. Read More ›

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Author
Erik J. Larson

Date
May 6, 2014

Categories
Computational Sciences
Mathematics
Science
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, __edited, science, Views}

What Is a Mind? More Hype from Big Data

_{Erik J. Larson
May 6, 2014

Computational Sciences, Mathematics, Science

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Artificial Intelligence -- specifically, "Strong Artificial Intelligence" (Strong AI) -- is a thesis about the capabilities of machines, and equally a commentary on the nature of mind. Read More ›

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Author
Wesley J. Smith

Date
May 5, 2014

Categories
Bioethics
Tagged
, __k-review, News, Views}

The War on Meat Is Part of the War on Humans

_{Wesley J. Smith
May 5, 2014

Bioethics

1}

I don't mind if people go vegan or vegetarian. That's a personal decision demonstrating our exceptionalism as human beings. Read More ›

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Author
Casey Luskin

Date
May 3, 2014

Categories
Evolution
Intelligent Design
Tagged
, __k-review, positive case for design, Views}

Helping an Internet Debater Defend Intelligent Design

_{Casey Luskin
May 3, 2014

Evolution, Intelligent Design

4}

We receive lots of e-mail inquiries from people seeking information on ID, often because they want to respond to objections from critics. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
May 2, 2014

Categories
Bioethics
Evolution
Faith & Science
Philosophy
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, __k-review, aesthetics, beauty, Charles Darwin, Emma Darwin, Great Britain, materialism, New Atheists, poetry, Princeton University Press, Roger Scruton, Roman Catholic, Views, William Shakespeare}

The Sagacity of Emma Darwin

_{David Klinghoffer
May 2, 2014

Bioethics, Evolution, Faith & Science, Philosophy

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In a review of Roger Scruton's new book, Laura Keynes commends the wisdom of her ancestor, Mrs. Darwin. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
April 30, 2014

Categories
Faith & Science
Tagged
, __k-review, history, science, Views}

Jay Richards Skewers Neil Tyson and Cosmos for History Abuse

_{David Klinghoffer
April 30, 2014

Faith & Science

1}

Besides the old standbys of alcohol, tobacco and firearms, you can abuse a lot of otherwise fine things. Read More ›

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Author
Wesley J. Smith

Date
April 28, 2014

Categories
Bioethics
Tagged
, __k-review, nature, News, Views}

Save the Insects! The War on Humans Becomes a War on Sanity

_{Wesley J. Smith
April 28, 2014

Bioethics

1}

It would be easier to laugh this off if "nature rights" laws weren't being enacted in law. Read More ›

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Author
David Klinghoffer

Date
April 25, 2014

Categories
Evolution
Faith & Science
Science Reporting
Tagged
, __k-review, Politics, Views}

I Could Write a Typical Newspaper Columnist’s Views on Science and Religion in My Sleep

_{David Klinghoffer
April 25, 2014

Evolution, Faith & Science, Science Reporting

1}

Michael Gerson is a Washington Post op-ed contributor with a sensible moderate conservative perspective. He's a smart guy, a good writer, an Evangelical Christian. Read More ›

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Author
Wesley J. Smith

Date
April 25, 2014

Categories
Bioethics
Science Reporting
Tagged
, __k-review, News, Views}

At the New York Times, a War on Human Exceptionalism

_{Wesley J. Smith
April 25, 2014

Bioethics, Science Reporting

1}

This week, the Sunday magazine praises Steven Wise, head of the NonHuman Rights Project, who wants animals declared "persons" so that they can sue their owners. Read More ›