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UP YOUR AI

By Culture, Philosophy One Comment
Artificial intelligence is being called this century’s most profound scientific breakthrough. It too is the zeitgeist’s new “new” and “improved” and “breaking news.” But is the potential deserved? Or is “AI” merely cliché marketing spin? Label anything AI powered and…
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WHY EMPTY SEATS?

By Culture, Humility 4 Comments
Undocumented immigrants. Mass deportations. Raids. Family separations. Living in constant fear. Students being removed from classrooms. Tragic. … The Golden Rule. The Statue of Liberty. Geography. Rights. Privilege. Possibilities. “America First?” … Sympathy. A particularly upsetting, reoccurring rememory from first…
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LISTEN TO THIS

By Music No Comments
What could presumably distinguish another year-end list of best new music? For starters, how about showing appreciation and affirmation for the rigors of quality musicianship, authenticity, originality and songwriting. While the most talented independent and alternative artists recognized here may…
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WHO CAN YOU TRUST?

By Culture No Comments
Trust is on the ballot this November. And too many well-intentioned voters seeking objective advice have become disillusioned about the efficacy of research scientists, academics, historians, policymakers and other conventionally trustworthy intellectual experts. The root of the distrust, no surprise,…
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