WEIRD ANTHROPOLOGY
The billionaire’s record has raised concerns over Neuralink’s ability to responsibly oversee the development of such an invasive device. Musk’s brain-implant company Neuralink last week received approval to conduct its first clinical trials. Photograph: Dado Ruvić/Reuters – Regarding Elon Musk – By Kari …
The crystal container holding the ointment had an amphora shape. University of Córdoba – By Michael Franco 2023 May 26 – Thanks to finding bits of bone, tools, and other aspects of human existence, archeologists have been able to reconstruct much of what life …
The controversial author on the importance of updating his landmark book on animal liberation, being ‘flexibly vegan’ and the ethical dangers of artificial intelligence for the non-human world. ‘I’ve had to develop a thicker skin’: philosopher Peter Singer. Photograph: Alletta Vaandering – The …
The OpenAI CEO says his industry needs government intervention. Whether it’s a ploy or a plea for help, we should be concerned. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at the US Senate hearing on AI last week. Photograph: Patrick Semansky/AP – The Observer – Artificial …
A casual stroll on the beach can leave enough intact DNA behind to extract identifiable information. Comezora/Moment via Getty Images By Jenny Whilde, Adjunct Research Scientist in Marine Bioscience, University of Florida and by Jessica Alice Farrell, Postdoctoral associate, University of Florida …
Some Luddites simply want to press ‘pause’ on the uninhibited march of technological progress. Stan Eales/iStock via Getty Images – By Andrew Maynard, Professor of Advanced Technology Transitions, Arizona State University Published: 2023 May 12 – The term “Luddite” emerged in early 1800s …
Thousands of Jewish immigrants and their children changed their names in America—but not at Ellis Island. The reasons are complicated and part of the Jewish struggle with their identity in America. Immigrants and inspectors in the registry room for legal inspections at Ellis …
The CBS version of the BBC comedy Ghosts is one of the biggest shows on American TV. But US remakes more often than not go south. Armando Iannucci and other creators share their horror stories. Altered states … (left to right) Ghosts, The …
People admire a massive statue of the Hindu goddess Kali. Jerry Redfern/LightRocket via Getty Images – By Alyssa Beall, Teaching Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Humanities, and Philosophy, West Virginia University Published: 2023 May 10 – As we approach Mother’s Day, many groups …
Scientists are warning machine learning will soon outsmart humans – maybe it’s time for us to take note. An AI humanoid from the 2014 film Ex Machina. The technology has long featured in Hollywood films but is increasingly becoming part of real life. …
