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Urban Pigeons: A Sunlit Gathering in City Steps
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Erik J. Larson
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August 9, 2025
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Artificial general intelligence (AGI), Philosophy of Mind, Science Fiction
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Part 2: Have the Superbirds Arrived? Are They Taking Over?

Dr. Avian now claims that his work with trained birds show that intelligence does not require inner models or internal representations, as formerly thought
Erik J. Larson
August 9, 2025
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Artificial general intelligence (AGI), Philosophy of Mind, Science Fiction
Avian is perfectly clear: There is no mind at all in Coordinated Avian Models (CAMs). And yet, they’re behind a staggering number of new designs. Read More ›

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Wesley J. Smith
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August 6, 2025
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Economics, Environment, Law, Politics
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International Tribunals Grant Rights to Nature, Restrict Energy

This means restricting fossil fuel development, including in areas where people are currently living in destitution
Wesley J. Smith
August 6, 2025
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Economics, Environment, Law, Politics
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Peter Biles
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August 4, 2025
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Is Longform Media Really Dead?

Signs of life in the arts and culture world suggest otherwise
Peter Biles
August 4, 2025
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Media
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The concept of news. Folded stack of Newspapers on laptop
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Jeffrey Funk and Gary Smith
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August 4, 2025
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Large Language Models (LLMs), Work
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AI Is a Long Way From Replacing Software Coders

Despite C-suite claims, they are not likely to take our jobs any time soon because they do not understand what words mean and how words relate to the physical world
Jeffrey Funk and Gary Smith
August 4, 2025
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Large Language Models (LLMs), Work
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Android robot navigating through a cyber digital world, pointing its finger towards a glowing computer coding interface.luminous glow of digital technology, an android engages in the art of computer.
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Denyse O'Leary
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August 3, 2025
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Neuroscience, Philosophy of Mind
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Science: Slowly Accepting a Non-Materialist View of the Mind?

Ken Francis’s comments at New English Review brought back memories
Denyse O'Leary
August 3, 2025
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Neuroscience, Philosophy of Mind
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Head of a woman - showing different states of mind and being through tranparency
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Denyse O'Leary
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August 2, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence, Economics, Global Technology, Politics
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Erik J. Larson Reviews Sobering Recent Book on AI Shaping Society

In the Los Angeles Review of Books, he examines the ideas in Robert Sidelsky’s recent book, Mindless - and their implications
Denyse O'Leary
August 2, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence, Economics, Global Technology, Politics
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Robot controls the world
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Erik J. Larson
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August 2, 2025
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Artificial general intelligence (AGI), Science Fiction
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Move Over, AI. Bird Brains Are Giving You a Run for Your Money

Could ten thousand birds develop a theory of mind just by scaling? A tale in three parts
Erik J. Larson
August 2, 2025
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Artificial general intelligence (AGI), Science Fiction
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Pigeon business portrait dressed as a manager or ceo in a formal office business suit with glasses and tie. Ai generated
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Erik J. Larson
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August 1, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence, Politics, Psychology
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Mistaking the World for a Puzzle Risks a New McCarthyism

In Part 2, I look at the imaginary world we invent when we succumb to puzzle thinking
Erik J. Larson
August 1, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence, Politics, Psychology
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World Puzzle
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News
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August 1, 2025
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How Studying AI Helped a Prof See Why the Mind is Non-Physical

A computer science professor shows, using logic, how you must be more than mere matter
News
August 1, 2025
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Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models (LLMs), Philosophy of Mind
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Physics or mathematical equations on a universe decorative LED background give the impression of interstellar space travel.
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Erik J. Larson
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July 31, 2025
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Artificial general intelligence (AGI), Large Language Models (LLMs), Politics
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AI’s Not “The Answer” In Our World of Mysteries, Not Puzzles

A focus on AI encourages us to see problems that are really mysteries as puzzles, which makes addressing them much harder
Erik J. Larson
July 31, 2025
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Artificial general intelligence (AGI), Large Language Models (LLMs), Politics
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Denyse O'Leary
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July 30, 2025
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Censorship, Media
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What Do Government Efforts to Control the Internet Look Like?

The Canadian government’s efforts — aimed at benefiting Canadian media — offer a look at some current strategies
Denyse O'Leary
July 30, 2025
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Censorship, Media
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Wesley J. Smith
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July 29, 2025
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Ethics, Medicine and Health
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Attacks on Medical Conscience: Forcing Doctors to Take Human Life

As more states legalize assisted suicide and abortion through the ninth month, the medical conscience issue is again bubbling to the surface
Wesley J. Smith
July 29, 2025
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Ethics, Medicine and Health
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Woman doctor with stethoscope takes an oath at the beach, symbolizing medical commitment in serene seascape.
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Denyse O'Leary
Date
July 29, 2025
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Artificial general intelligence (AGI), Computer Security, Large Language Models (LLMs)
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An Evil Chatbot Clones Itself… Sci-fi or Real Life Threat?

ChatGPT was asked to explain how this might be done. The results were revealing
Denyse O'Leary
July 29, 2025
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Artificial general intelligence (AGI), Computer Security, Large Language Models (LLMs)
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White chatbot robot leading robots group on dark bluish reddish background 3D rendering
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News
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July 29, 2025
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Neuroscience, Philosophy of Mind
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Can Faith and Neuroscience Align? Yes, Says Science Writer

If both faith and neuroscience are honestly seeking the truth, says Denyse O’Leary, they will find much that is mutually supportive
News
July 29, 2025
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Neuroscience, Philosophy of Mind
Two Scientists in the Brain Research Laboratory work on a Project, Using Personal Computer with MRI Scans Show Brain Anomalies. Neuroscientists at Work.
Two Scientists in the Brain Research Laboratory work on a Project, Using Personal Computer with MRI Scans Show Brain Anomalies. Neuroscientists at Work.
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Denyse O'Leary
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July 28, 2025
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Can Chatbots Really Scheme Against Us? Some Researchers Say Yes

When an industry pro tested ChatGPT, it seemed like the system has faced this question a few times before and has been tweaked and edited well
Denyse O'Leary
July 28, 2025
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Artificial general intelligence (AGI), Large Language Models (LLMs)
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A phone screen shows a scary AI with glowing red eyes. The AI looks like a cyborg, and its eyes are full of malicious intent. This image the danger of bad AI, like a virus taking over your phone.

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