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The New Techno-Eschatology: AGI and Secular Religion

March 25, 2025 · 5 min read

Some techies today fear hell—not from a god, but from a computer.  Human beings have a habit of wrapping up big unknowns in familiar stories. Even in our high-tech, secular age, the quest to create Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) often comes with a kind of religious or end-of-the-world fervor. Some communities of self-described rationalists speak […]

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The New Techno-Eschatology: AGI and Secular Religion

Some techies today fear hell—not from a god, but from a computer.  Human beings have a habit of wrapping up big unknowns in familiar stories. Even in our high-tech, secular age, the quest to create Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) often comes with a kind of religious or end-of-the-world fervor. Some communities of self-described rationalists speak […]

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Astronomy

Young Black Holes Discovered by James Webb Telescope

The vast cosmos continually reveals its secrets, and recent discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have added significant insight into the life cycles of cosmic structures. This latest advancement involves uncovering the mysterious nature of the ‘little red dots,’ which might be young black holes in the early universe. These discoveries promise to […]

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Geology

Only One Seismometer Predicted 92% of Eruptions

The Earth Whispers Before It Explodes Volcanoes rarely erupt without warning—but the warning signs are often so subtle that humans struggle to agree on what they mean. Now, scientists have uncovered a faint but powerful signal, hidden in the Earth’s slow movements, that can announce an eruption hours before lava ever reaches the surface. The […]

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AI

Algorithms and Weather Forecasting

Every day, power grids guess tomorrow’s demand, cities predict traffic jams, and farmers estimate how much sun their panels will capture. These forecasts shape real decisions—when to store energy, open roads, or irrigate fields. Yet even the most powerful deep-learning models often stumble on a surprisingly basic problem: how to train themselves well. For years, […]

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Environment

How Climate Change is Reshaping Our World

As we enter the new year, the scientific community continues to grapple with the most pressing environmental issues we face. From deep-sea mining zones releasing ‘dark oxygen’ that could support life, as reported in New Scientist, to the world entering an era of ‘water bankruptcy’ due to unsustainable water budgets, researchers are making fascinating discoveries and uncovering […]

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Health

The Rise of Ancient Diseases: Health Threats Resurfacing in Modern Times

Recent archaeological science is shedding new light on an often-overlooked aspect of ancient life: disease ecology and sanitation. At the Roman fort of Vindolanda—a site just south of Hadrian’s Wall in northern England—researchers have uncovered compelling evidence that intestinal parasites were not only present but widespread among the fort’s occupants roughly 1,800 years ago. (ScienceDaily) […]

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Astronomy

Astronauts Return Early: Lessons from ISS Medical Evacuation

Unexpected Homecoming for SpaceX Crew-11 NASA’s recent medical evacuation from the International Space Station (ISS) marks a groundbreaking shift in space mission protocols. The event underscores the adaptability and safety measures inherent in modern space programs. Four astronauts, who embarked on their mission over five months ago, have returned to Earth ahead of schedule due […]

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Psychology

How the Brain Finds a Beat—Even in Chaotic Rhythm

Your brain can lock onto a musical beat even when the rhythm barely repeats at all. That sounds almost impossible—yet new neuroscience shows that our brains are far better rhythm detectives than we ever suspected. Whether you’re clapping along at a wedding in Nigeria, tapping your foot on a crowded bus in Brazil, or nodding […]

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