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wavefunction.fieldofscience.com
I n the Wall Street Journal, the physics writer Jeremy Bernstein has a fine review of a new joint biography by Gino Segre of George Gamow a... |
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whyevolutionistrue.com
I'm getting tired of writing about free will, as what I'm really interested in is determinism of the physics sort, and, as far as we know, determinism is true except in the realm of quantum mechanics-where it may still be true, but probably not. So let me lump quantum mechanics and other physical laws together... |
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crev.info
[AI summary] The article critiques the concept of natural selection and Darwinian evolution, arguing that it is a tautology and lacks a mechanistic basis for explaining the complexity of life. It discusses the concept of canalization, introduced by C.H. Waddington, and how it remains poorly understood despite decades of research. The article also highlights the limitations of systems biology in providing a comprehensive explanation for biological phenomena, suggesting that intelligent design may offer a more viable framework for understanding the complexity of life. The piece emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach to studying life's mechanisms and calls for a reevaluation of current scientific paradigms. |
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idlewords.com
[AI summary] The speaker critiques the overemphasis on AI existential risks, arguing that current AI systems pose more immediate ethical concerns such as surveillance, bias, and power dynamics. They compare the current state of AI research to alchemy, suggesting that we are still in the early stages of understanding the mind and should focus on practical challenges rather than speculative fears. The speaker advocates for better science fiction and more grounded ethical discussions to guide AI development, emphasizing the need for humility and practical solutions over alarmism. |
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