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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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Physics

Why Nothing Can Go Faster Than the Speed of Light

Ever heard that nothing can travel faster than light? It’s true, and it’s one of the most fascinating rules in all of physics. But why does the universe even have a speed limit? The Fastest Thing in the Universe Light moves at about 186,000 miles per second (or nearly 300,000 kilometers per second) in a […]

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Astronomy

What Is a Gravastar? The Strange Star That Might Replace Black Holes

A recent idea in astrophysics suggests that some objects we call black holes might actually be something very different — and much stranger. For decades, black holes have been the “end of the road” in astronomy. When a massive star collapses, its gravity becomes so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape. That creates […]

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Astronomy

The Next Frontier in Space-Time Technology

The universe is an endless canvas of mysteries and possibilities, where recent scientific advancements promise to transform our understanding of the cosmos. This week, we provide an overview of key developments that are shaping the future of space exploration and technology. Revolutionary Insights from the Web Telescope The James Webb Space Telescope remains at the […]

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Biology

The Hidden Ingredient Making Webs Stronge

Every day, millions of spiders hang their survival on a single thread—literally. What’s astonishing is that this thread is stronger, stretchier, and tougher than many human-made materials. But here’s the surprise: scientists just discovered that a newly evolved tiny peptide—only a few dozen amino acids long—secretly boosts the power of spider silk. And it evolved […]

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Environment

The Aftermath of COP30: Climate Commitments and Challenges Ahead

The recently concluded COP30 climate summit, held in Belem, Brazil, has stirred mixed reactions and outcomes in the global community. Despite diverse expectations, the conference illuminated both achievements and limitations in the ongoing battle against climate change. Achievements of COP30 The summit was notable for several key outcomes that signify a tangible commitment to climate […]

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Physics

Sterile Neutrino Prediction Challenged: Reassessing the Mysterious Particles

Recent buzz in the scientific community has focused on the contested existence of sterile neutrinos. Once considered a potential solution to the conspicuous mysteries in our universe, particularly dark matter, sterile neutrinos are now under scrutiny following new experimental results. This revelation not only questions long-held physics theories but also reshapes our understanding of cosmic […]

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Astronomy

Enceladus: The Ocean World Under An Icy Surface and Its Potential for Life

The enigmatic moon of Saturn, Enceladus, has captivated scientists for decades, primarily due to its subsurface ocean and the tantalizing possibility that it might harbor life. This fascination stems from data revealed by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, which orbited Saturn from 2004 to 2017, sending back insights that have reshaped our understanding of this small moon. […]

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Biology

Hidden Ecosystems of the Ordovician

Every fossil story begins with loss. Sediment buries life, time hardens it, and chance decides what survives. For the Ordovician Period—roughly 485 to 444 million years ago—that loss has long been severe. While the Cambrian Explosion left us famous sites like the Burgess Shale, its Ordovician successors seemed strangely quiet. Paleontologists saw only fragments of […]

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Next Week in Science, December 4, 2025

And what’s in the news The role of theory of mind in how increasing preschoolers’ self-esteem affects their materialism: an experimental study A new study involving 239 Polish preschoolers shows that enhancing self-esteem in areas of competence and peer acceptance can reduce materialistic tendencies, but only in those with a well-developed Theory of Mind. This […]

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