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Who wants to live forever? Not me.

By: Christopher Ferguson β€”
Most Americans remain wary of immortality, and research helps explain the mix of ethics, faith, and fear behind that resistance.
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AI deadbots can keep β€œyou” around after death β€” what does that mean for the living?

By: Christopher Ferguson β€”
We can now use AI to create versions of real people that can live on long after their bodies die. But should we?
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A tragedy, a lawsuit, and the birth of an AI moral panic

By: Christopher Ferguson β€”
A lawsuit claiming an AI chatbot caused a teen’s suicide risks sparking a new moral panic, echoing past fears built on distorted evidence.
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How consensus can undermine science

By: Christopher Ferguson β€”
The main objective of consensus statements appears to be to reduce doubt, which may stifle scientific inquiry.
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Grand Theft Auto 6’s delay could lead to a spike in real-life crime

By: Christopher Ferguson β€”
If violent video games caused real-world violence, we'd see spikes in crime right after their release. Instead, we see the opposite.
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