We Can Cure Disease by Editing a Person’s DNA. Why Aren’t We?
There are up to 400 million people worldwide affected by one of the 7,000 diseases caused by mutations in single genes.
Should We Be Worried About the Existential Risk of Artificial Intelligence?
Some scientists have expressed concerns about the possibility that AI could evolve to the point that humans could no longer control it.
Thoughts on mortality: You gotta walk that lonesome valley
We science-minded people are confident that no heaven or hell lurks thereafter. There is no magical journey elsewhere.
The Need for LongEvangelism
Getting the word out about life extension is a lot harder than it should be. Human longevity needs a hero.
Christianity is becoming babbling gibberish
Researchers say one-fourth of the world's Christians are Pentecostals, and their numbers grow by 35,000 per day.
Getting through the night without religion
Americans donate around $120 billion yearly to religion. Over decades, that's a total waste of trillions.
Thank God we’re a post-Christian culture
Let's look at daily life in America. There’s scant serious mention of a supernatural creator-god supposedly in command of everything.
Conserving biodiversity means limiting human numbers
The human impact on life on Earth has increased sharply since the 1970s, driven by the demands of a growing population.
Mississippi: Where the Current Pullback from Abortion Rights Began
Abortion is not legal in Mississippi even prior to 15 weeks. The state makes exceptions for rape and when the mother's life is in danger.
Why Christianity is collapsing
Christianity is collapsing in Western democracies with astounding speed. The long-awaited Secular Age is rolling like a juggernaut.
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