SETI AND THE DANGERS OF MAGICAL THINKING An Essay, May 19, 2020 *** “The universe is a pretty big place. If it’s just us, seems like an awful waste of space.” ― Carl Sagan, Contact *** Scientists at the University of Nottingham have recently speculated […]Read More
Can Machines be Taught to be Moral? An Essay, August 12, 2018 The Mercedes-Benz ‘Luxury in Motion’ F 015 fully autonomous concept car. *** “A no-win situation is a possibility that every Commander may face. Has that never occurred to you?” — Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner), The Wrath of Kahn *** In […]Read More
