Stories and histories of science
Our scientific knowledge relies on narratives, which shift over time.
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Fables for the Present Time
Stories of science and learning in our time.
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Coding and ethics, revisited (Emma Pierson, Wired)
The codes developed in programming require ethical watchfulness.
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Tell me a story, AI (Emanuel Maiberg, Motherboard)
Computing technology may become the driving force of story-telling.
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Technology addiction and self-alienation (Claudia Dreifus, New York Times)
The use of technology can lead to estrangement from others and ourselves.
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Sense, emotion, and scientific discovery (Lewis Lapham, Lapham’s Quarterly)
How experience fosters discovery of all kinds, as well as a deeper reading of history and literature
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Elon Musk and the Present Future of A.I. (Maureen Dowd, Vanity Fair)
Will artificial intelligence enhance or imperil our humanity?
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Aristotle and the modern computer (Chris Dixon, The Atlantic)
Aristotle and the modern computer: how the Greek philosopher's logic influenced the mathematical equations that underlie digital computation.
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The healing arts of writer and physician (Gavon Francis, Aeon)
The healing arts of writer and physician: how both treat the ailments and bolster the hopes of our humanity.
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How the humanities heal: a doctor’s perspective (Audrey Shafer, Medscape)
A physician recalls not only her own past, but also the history of health care that involves the greater story about the human condition.