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Skynet Goes Live

AI can simulate intelligence, consciousness, romance, concern, interest, curiosity, or anything else that typifies human existence. But simulations, while powerful, are still only simulations. If Mr. Dawkins can get lulled into entertaining notions of AI consciousness, all of us can. It's crucial that we get in the driver's seat with AI now so we don't get taken for a ride later. Read More ›
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Keri D. Ingraham Talks the New Education Freedom Tax Credit on That Kevin Show

Keri D. Ingraham appeared on That Kevin Show with Kevin McCullough to discuss the new Education Freedom Tax Credit. Dr. Ingraham explained how taxpayers can contribute to school choice and benefit from this new tax credit and how states across the country are opting in to the program. She also discussed how poor student learning outcomes in public education are Read More ›

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Epigenetics and the Architect

In 1953 Watson and Crick ignited the genetics revolution with their discovery of the double helix. Today a second revolution is underway thanks to the discovery of DNA’s mysterious partner in the elegant waltz of cellular life—the epigenome. The sophistication of that dance is astonishing researchers and upending the genetic paradigm. Epigenetics and the Architect explores the latest in this unfolding revolution but goes a step further than other recent introductions to the subject. Read More ›
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Autumn in the Appalachian Mountains Viewed Along the Blue Ridge Parkway
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Center for Appalachian Renewal Launches to Transform Education & Create Opportunity

Vice President JD Vance’s remarkable journey from a trauma-filled childhood to holding the second-highest office in the country is a clear depiction of the American Dream. It is also a powerful reminder that education and opportunity can fundamentally change the trajectory of a person’s life. Read More ›
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Memorial Day and the Meaning of American Reconciliation

If the last few generations of Americans understood the origin and meaning of Memorial Day, we might have avoided the trauma of division and corruption that saps Americans from living in peace, trust, and joy. Memorial Day was founded on the biblical ideals of forgiveness and reconciliation shortly after America’s most divisive and bloody conflict, the Civil War, which extended from 1861 to 1865. Read More ›
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A Year of White House Invitations

Over the past year, Discovery Institute Senior Fellow and American Center for Transforming Education Director Keri D. Ingraham has been repeatedly recognized at the national level for her work in education reform, receiving numerous invitations to the White House and participating in key policy discussions on school choice, AI in education, and improving student outcomes. Read More ›
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Parallel universes in many worlds interpretation of quantum physics. Multiple Earth planents in multiverse. Elements of this image furnished by NASA. 3D rendered illustration.

Rebutting Multiverses, Meta Laws, and Other Materialist Answers to Fine-Tuning

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Tell-Tale Signs of Bogus Science about the Origin of Life

Scientific claims about the origin of life are often complex—so how can you tell if they're right or wrong? Even if you're not an expert, there are tell-tale signs to identify scientific claims that are dubious. Are the scientists unbiased? Do they exclude possible explanations before the investigation even begins? Do the scientists make assumptions? Are the claims being made reasonable or exaggerated? It turns out origin of life research regularly makes all these mistakes. Read More ›