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Perhaps sooner than we think, we'll need to examine the moral standing of intelligent machines.
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In the office, vulnerability is the opposite of weakness.
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The internet has given us the opportunity to stay informed better than ever. It's also given us the ability to misinform ourselves — delude ourselves — beyond belief.
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Paying a fee for greenhouse gas emissions may spur a revolution, in terms of corporate behavior, amid the climate crisis.
Observing the great gas giant helps me to keep important things in perspective.
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When it comes to making others laugh, you have to help them observe an absurd fact of life with you.
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Popularity is slippery, and shouldn't be confused with quality, says critic A.O. Scott.
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Here's how a pear-sized tumor on Jeannie Gaffigan's brain stem became an unexpected comedy gold mine.
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Our personal choices can help to effectively combat poverty, says Peter Singer.
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The internet was built to resist an Orwellian future. Now it's being weaponized.
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Our opponents' objections to our ideas often contain insight as to how we can better refine them.
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Robots may be able to beat us at chess, but they still have trouble when it comes to soft skills — making sense of human behavior.
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The space station sector has exciting potential as more private companies enter the conversation.
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Whether the data prove you right or wrong, it's crucial to ask: what else is it telling me?
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We need to enact policies founded on solid research — more importantly, though, we have to stop suppressing research into hot topics.
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To stay on top in the business world, you have to make sure your business model matches the times.
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A guide to keep conflicts from flaring up while you pass your uncle the pumpkin pie.
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Scientists are expert observers. Because of this, they can help us develop a keener view of the world — the cosmos.
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If you want to be an innovation powerhouse, then you have to marry purpose with boldness.
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Sally Susman explains how to use truth-telling moments to your future benefit.