artificial intelligence
The alien invasion of our own making
We created the aliens ourselves, and now we're letting them take over without a fight.
Can I make a computer laugh?
The stubbornly human business of knowing what's funny.
Christians bow down at the altar of AI
Artificial intelligence is becoming a competing source of theology.
Is AI teaching us to be less human?
The more humanlike AI becomes, the more we need to protect what makes us unique.
The power of naming
The authority we once gave to churches and priests is now wielded by databases and algorithms.
AI: the greatest disability aid since the wheelchair?
AI can serve as assistive technology to help people who suffer from cognitive dysfunction.
Do we actually want human-centered healthcare?
We should leave the human aspects of healthcare to humans, and let AI handle the rest.
When will humans marry robots?
How long will it be until we form emotional and even marital bonds with synthetic beings?
Human authorship in an AI world
How can readers tell the difference between genuine human creativity and AI slop?
Beyond Mysticism: Authenticity in an AI-generated world
Can AI create art that expresses the spiritual impulse, or is that solely the domain of humans?
The future of education: AI teachers and personalized learning
Will AI tools help young people train for the jobs of tomorrow, or will students lose the ability to think critically and creatively?
That was fast: Malus ex machina
Have we created truly conscious AIs, and how scared should we be if we have?