20Nov 2025 by Post

At COSM, Sharing Information Is Key to Solving Tech Problems

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Information is key to innovation, and a familiar question intelligent design asks is “Where does information come from?”  Source
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20Apr 2025 by Post

Are “Mind” and “Brain” the Same Thing?

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Neurosurgeon Michael Egnor passionately argues that denying free will undermines moral responsibility and paves the way for totalitarian ideologies. Source
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08May 2023 by Post

Peter Singer Compares Abortion to Turning Off a Computer

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Singer first claims that should an AI ever become “sentient,” turning it off would be akin to killing a being with the highest moral value. Source
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04Jan 2023 by Post

Brain Scientist: Consciousness Didn’t Evolve; It Creates Evolution

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Donald Hoffman says that even the Big Bang must be understood in a universe where consciousness is fundamental. Source
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04Jun 2022 by Post

Yes, Ants Think — Like Computers

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Computer programmers have adapted some ant problem-solving methods to software programs (but without the need for complex chemical scents). Source
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