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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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Computing

AI, Microgrids, and Boosting Home Energy Efficiency

Every day, millions of homes lose power, not because the grid fails, but because renewable energy doesn’t always show up when people need it most. In coastal cities, the wind peaks long after sunset, and the sun disappears just as air-conditioners switch on. But a new study suggests that a single household can learn to […]

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Scientific Trends 2026: What’s Next in Innovation, Discovery & Policy

As we usher in 2026, science stands at a pivotal moment—driven by rapid technological evolution, interdisciplinary breakthroughs, and a shifting global policy landscape. From generative AI scaling into real-world scientific applications to climate data reshaping environmental action, researchers and innovators will face a year defined by unprecedented opportunity and critical structural challenges. Here’s a detailed […]

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Health

Detecting Alzheimer’s Earlier: The Promise of New Sugar-Tracking Tests

Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most challenging health crises of our time, affecting millions worldwide. Early detection is crucial, as it allows for timely interventions that can slow the progression of the disease. Recent breakthroughs in science offer new hope in uncovering Alzheimer’s in its nascent stages, giving patients and clinicians a valuable head […]

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Physics

The Physics of Santa’s Trip Around the World

How Does One Jolly Elf Deliver Billions of Gifts in Just One Night? Every December, physicists, science lovers, and bored relatives with calculators ask the same delightful question: How on Earth does Santa Claus visit millions of homes in one night without violating the laws of physics? Let’s unwrap the science behind the sleigh with […]

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Astronomy

The Cosmic Origins of Earth’s Water

Insights from the James Webb Space Telescope The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a marvel of modern space exploration, is providing groundbreaking insights into the origins of Earth’s water. This new frontier in astronomical observations not only fuels our curiosity about the universe but also deepens our understanding of planetary formation and the essential elements […]

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AI

Researchers’ Concerns Over Large-Scale AI Deployment

As the media often celebrates breakthroughs and economic opportunities in AI, several pressing concerns raised quietly within the research community remain underreported. While headlines focus on the transformative potential of large-scale systems like large language models (LLMs), researchers warn that the underlying risks—especially those related to control, transparency, and societal impact—demand closer scrutiny. Concentration of […]

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When Spiders Meet Twice

A jumping spider with a brain smaller than a grain of sand can remember who it has seen before. That’s the startling message from a new eLife study showing that Phidippus regius—a mostly solitary jumping spider—can distinguish familiar spiders from unfamiliar ones even after long delays. And it does this using vision alone. Most of […]

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Recent Advances in Quantum Computing Pushing the Boundaries of Technology

The field of quantum computing has experienced significant breakthroughs in recent years. Researchers have made tremendous strides in error mitigation, efficient state preparation, and optimization algorithms, promising to make quantum processors more robust and scalable. In this blog post, we highlight some of these exciting developments and explore their implications for the future of computing. […]

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