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defining the limits of whole brain emulation

The quest to create an accurate simulation of the brain continues. But what will be this project's most realistic outcome?
defining the limits of whole brain emulation

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templeton thinks science is just too simple

According to the finest minds Templeton could assembly, science is for lazy chumps. Aesthetics and theology is where all the hard work really is.
templeton thinks science is just too simple

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the upstanding templeton fellows proudly meow

Templeton fellows keep making grand speeches promising to connect faith and science and failing miserably.
the upstanding templeton fellows proudly meow

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the man who made a real spectacle of himself

This is what happens when you're told you shouldn't read the comments but do it anyway.
the man who made a real spectacle of himself

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the wages of being a nerd in a hollywood world

Step one: paint all scientists as completely un-relatable weirdos. Step two: wonder why so few kids want to grow up to be scientists.
the wages of being a nerd in a hollywood world

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why millions of deaths can be "just" a statistic…

The bigger the crime, the less inclined we seem to emphasize with each victim.
why millions of deaths can be "just" a statistic…

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the superbug is coming! well, maybe. in a way.

Antibiotic resistance is rising and becoming a real threat. But we still have time and methods to fight it.
the superbug is coming! well, maybe. in a way.

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is it real? and does it really matter?

What does it mean to be real? An awkward introductions to scientific mass solipsism.
is it real? and does it really matter?

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when bad quantum physics invade military news

Quantum communication is a powerful tool, but it's not impossible to hack or very practical yet, especially for military purposes.
when bad quantum physics invade military news

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so hawking is apparently the new mullah omar…

That's right Baroness Greenfield, not needing a miracle in the lab is the same thing as a holy war against the unbelievers.
so hawking is apparently the new mullah omar…

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why scientists always need to stay skeptical

When it's getting harder and harder to make truly profound, world-changing discoveries, we have to double down on skepticism to make sure we don't lead ourselves astray.
why scientists always need to stay skeptical

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trying to predict the future, one stat at a time

Can we really crunch enough numbers to predict future trends, products, and people's behaviors?
trying to predict the future, one stat at a time

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whoops, ray manages to do it again…

Ray Kurzweil seems to think that DNA is like software code which can be optimized and compressed. He's in for a rude awakening if he tries to treat it that way.
whoops, ray manages to do it again…

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skeptics get a wag of the finger from phil plait

Phil Plait urges skepticism in moderation and without harsh criticism. By using rather hard criticism of skeptics on the front lines.
skeptics get a wag of the finger from phil plait

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when you look for links that might not be there

Culture, not genetics, plays the key role in how much you gossip or how willing you are to talk about your problems.
when you look for links that might not be there

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