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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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Biology

Drones and Arctic Whales: Scientific Advances in Marine Biology

Researchers made a breakthrough in understanding the health of wild humpback whales using drones. According to BBC, drone technology is now capable of collecting whale breath samples, providing essential insights into the health status of these magnificent marine mammals. The ability to gather such information without disturbing the whales is a testament to the innovative […]

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Health

What We Know and What Remains Uncertain About Long COVID

Throughout the pandemic, long COVID has rapidly emerged as a complex, multifaceted condition affecting millions worldwide. As researchers work diligently to decipher its underlying causes and long-term impacts, some claims have garnered strong empirical support, while other aspects remain enigmatic. In this post, we’ll explore which long COVID claims are well-supported by current studies and […]

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Biology

When Coyotes Meet the Unknown

Coyotes across the United States hesitate when they encounter something new—but city coyotes hesitate just a little less. That small difference, measured across hundreds of sites, tells a much bigger story about how animals adapt to a human-shaped world. Coyotes now live almost everywhere people do: deserts and suburbs, farmland and downtown parks. They trot […]

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Environment

Haze and Heart Health: Unveiling Hidden Dangers

Does breathing in haze silently affect your heart health? A groundbreaking study from Nanjing reveals that even short-term exposure to haze can significantly alter key cardiovascular indicators, potentially putting millions at risk. Understanding the Smoke Screen: What Is Haze? In numerous cities worldwide, haze turns clear blue skies into a murky gray, cloaking buildings and […]

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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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