Science

The demands of our jobs can often obscure the fact that morality is about relations, not tasks.

All-seeing eye? For all its convenience, technology often betrays us.

Why the protest over marketing's inevitable plunge into uncanny valley?

It's alive? How can we tell when AI comes to possess an inner life?

Are you sure you want to forfeit your chance to learn more?

Are there compelling reasons for living your life according to the numbers?

What might be the virtues of having one's hands tied?

What's the most important takeaway from this cautionary tale?

Is there anything to be said for our inclination to throw good money after bad?

Where's the golden mean between obliviousness and paralysis?

Why might the state have an interest in end of life care?

There may be reasons to doubt Lemoine, but it's best err on the side of caution.

What characteristics are required for a thing to demonstrate consciousness?

How do we decide which pursuits are worth doing when we know whatever the task, machines can do it better?

What role does mental health play in the larger narrative about gun violence and public health?

With no effective medication or therapy available, it's not clear what can/should be done with those who lack empathy and show no remorse.

Can we ever trust the algorithm as a force for good?

Are artificial intelligence systems an appropriate target for blame when things go wrong?

Are the constantly-evolving technological forces we hope to master forging a better world or a worse one?

What can female genital mutilation tell us about the ethics of male circumcision?