The Hidden Dividends of Stopping Population Growth
Smaller populations have important benefits, including more honest and responsive governments and happier citizens.
White evangelicals are a political curse
Currently, white evangelicals are the heart of the Republican Party, giving it at least three-fourths of their vote.
Population in the IPCC’s new mitigation report
A new IPCC report confirms that population increase and economic growth are the main drivers of greenhouse gas emissions.
How to Rule Our Robots
In the near future, our robot cousins will need to behave if we are to avoid an apocalyptic robot war.
Artificial wombs: The coming era of motherless births?
Scientifically, it’s called ectogenesis, a term coined by J.B.S. Haldane in 1924. His prediction may yet be on target.
Holy Horrors: Christian persecution of Jews
In 1370 at Brussels, someone reported seeing a Jew break a wafer, and virtually all Belgian Jews were massacred.
Holy Horrors: The Catholic Church And Anti-Semitism
St. Gregory called Jews “slayers of the Lord, murderers of the prophets, adversaries of God”. St. Jerome added “vipers”.
Astronomy’s 10-year wish list: Big money, bigger telescopes and the biggest questions in science
The astronomy and astrophysics decadal survey for the 2020s lays out plans to search for life on distant planets.
Many, Many, Many Gods
In every prehistoric culture, a priest class arose, seizing enormous power by claiming to appease and invoke invisible gods.
Common Misconceptions about Life Extension and Longevity
As we progress into a future where science unlocks keys to living longer, we need to be wary of misunderstandings.
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