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Wesley J. Smith
February 5, 2025
Human Exceptionalism
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JAMA Article Pushes for Over-the-Counter Abortion Pills

Wesley J. Smith
February 5, 2025
Human Exceptionalism
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Taking abortion pills can lead to dangerous side effects, perhaps even death. Which is why the process of chemical abortion — called "medical" by pro-abortion advocates — is supposed to occur only under the guidance of a doctor. But the medical establishment is so invested in unlimited abortion that JAMA Internal Medicine just published an advocacy article calling for the two drugs used in chemical abortions to be available over the counter. Read More ›
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The Bradley Center
February 5, 2025
Natural and Artificial Intelligence
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The New Web Paradigm: Verses vs. OpenAI

The Bradley Center
February 5, 2025
Natural and Artificial Intelligence
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Gabriel Rene discusses how autonomous agents have transformative capacity to handle the scale and complexity of modern problems that exceed human cognitive limits. However, despite advancements, current AI systems, including large language models (LLMs), fall short of true reasoning and reliability, often producing errors and inconsistencies. The session critiques overhyped AI promises, referencing setbacks like Apple’s decision not to invest Read More ›

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Caitlyn McKenney
February 5, 2025
Economics
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Is Housing a Human Right?

Caitlyn McKenney
February 5, 2025
Economics
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The U.S. Constitution establishes life, liberty and property as unalienable rights but makes no room for a human right to the provision of housing. Read More ›
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Keri D. Ingraham
February 5, 2025
Education
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President Trump Is Wasting No Time Reforming K-12 Education

Keri D. Ingraham
February 5, 2025
Education
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President Donald Trump hit the ground running, reforming K-12 education and restoring parental rights during his second week back in the Oval Office, which coincided with the 15th annual National School Choice Week. Last week, President Trump issued the "Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families" executive order. According to a White House fact sheet, the order "recognizes that parents, not the government, play a fundamental role in choosing and directing the upbringing and education of their children." Read More ›