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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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Next Week in Science, December 18, 2025

Programming note: We’ll be slowing down the next two weeks, as often happens here in America. Our issues will still be going, and we have some Santa-science for Christmas Eve. The World Needs a Space COP As space exploration rapidly advances, the outdated legal framework from the Cold War era is failing to effectively manage […]

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Psychology

New Study Reveals How Your Brain Builds Language

You can hear every sound in a new language—but somehow none of it makes sense. Your brain easily picks out vowels, consonants, and even the rhythm. Yet the words melt together like an unbroken stream of noise. Why? A new study using rare high-density brain recordings gives us a stunning answer: your brain processes the […]

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Geology

Volcanic Eruptions and the Black Death

Recent scientific investigations suggest a potential connection between a major volcanic eruption and the spread of the Black Death in Europe, paving the way for new perspectives on historical pandemics and current environmental challenges. This revelation is transforming our understanding of how natural disasters have historically shaped human events and could guide modern responses to […]

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Geology

The Environmental Impact of Deep Sea Mining

Amid the race to secure resources vital for technological advancements and clean energy, deep sea mining has emerged as a controversial frontier. This exploration aims to harvest polymetallic nodules and cobalt-rich crusts from the ocean floor, which contain essential metals such as nickel, manganese, and lithium. However, the rush to mine these underwater treasures comes […]

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Physics

Another Science Speed Limit

Every quantum system has a story to tell—but what if one of its most important chapters is about a speed limit? Not the speed of light. Not even the famous Lieb–Robinson limit for information.This one emerges from the strange, turbulent journey a gas takes as it organizes itself into a coherent quantum state. A new […]

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AI

The Rise of AI in Combating Wildlife Crime and Conservation Challenges

Wildlife conservation is at a pivotal moment, as technological advancements are gradually transforming the landscape of efforts to protect endangered species. Among these innovations, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a game-changer, especially in the fight against wildlife poaching, illegal trade, and habitat destruction. AI’s Role in Monitoring and Protecting Wildlife AI technologies are revolutionizing […]

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Killer Whales and Dolphins: Unlikely Allies in the Hunt for Salmon

In an extraordinary display of cooperation, recent studies reveal that killer whales and dolphins are engaging in joint hunting expeditions, reshaping our understanding of interspecies collaboration in the animal kingdom. This unlikely alliance, observed near British Columbia, signifies a remarkable behavioral adaptation with profound implications for both species. Killer Whales and Dolphins: A Collaborative Effort […]

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Astronomy

Mars’ hills keep streaking in the dark—no water needed.

We thought water—turns out, it’s mostly wind. For years, many of us pictured thin films of briny water painting those long, dark lines down Martian hills. This new work flips that story. Think of a kitchen pan sprinkled with cocoa powder: nudge it, and a patch slides, revealing the shiny surface beneath. On Mars, it’s […]

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Meteorology

South Carolina’s Chemtrail Ban: When Law Tries to Command the Sky

A South Carolina Senate subcommittee recently voted to advance legislation that would ban so-called “chemtrails” across the state. The bill, Senate Bill 110, would make it illegal to release any substance into the atmosphere “with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or the intensity of sunlight.” Supporters argue the bill is necessary to stop […]

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