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^{Wesley J. Smith
February 18, 2025
Human Exceptionalism}

Vice President Vance Defends Human Exceptionalism at Munich

_{Wesley J. Smith
February 18, 2025
Human Exceptionalism}

Vice President JD Vance made news in Munich by accusing the European political elite of not really believing in democracy. But another line stood out for me that I think is also worth noting. Vance defended the unique dignity of human life. It's just one sentence in a 20-minute speech. But I think it is important and urge the vice president to expand upon that thought because human exceptionalism is under increasing attack by some of society's most powerful political and cultural forces. Read More ›

^{The Bradley Center
February 18, 2025
Natural and Artificial Intelligence}

Agentic AI-Models are NOT All You Need

_{The Bradley Center
February 18, 2025
Natural and Artificial Intelligence}

Matt McIlwain reflects on the history, significance, and evolving focus of the COSM Technology Summit. He discusses the rapid advancements in applied AI, its transformative potential, and its impact on businesses and capital markets. He raises questions about how AI influences life and investment decisions, emphasizing optimism and adaptability in embracing new models. Matt McIlwain is Managing Director of Madrona Read More ›

^{The Center for Science and Culture
February 3, 2025
Discovery Institute, Faith & Science, Intelligent Design, Religion and Civic Life}

Exclusive Book Launch for “Stockholm Syndrome Christianity” by John G. West

_{The Center for Science and Culture
February 3, 2025
Discovery Institute, Faith & Science, Intelligent Design, Religion and Civic Life}

Discovery Institute cordially invites you to join Dr. John G. West for an exciting evening in Tacoma, WA, as we celebrate the release of his thought-provoking new book, Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America’s Christian Leaders Are Failing — and What We Can Do About It. Read More ›

^{Caitlyn McKenney
October 30, 2024
Economics}

Affordable Housing Owner Sues City of Seattle: Unpacking the Lawsuit

_{Caitlyn McKenney
October 30, 2024
Economics}

To understand why a privately-owned housing building is in default, facing over $40 million in liabilities, and “hemorrhaging money,” in an affluent west-coast city, we must look at a series of Seattle ordinances that, while well-intended, have heaped negative consequences on housing providers with compounding effects. Read More ›

^{The Center for Science and Culture
October 11, 2024
Discovery Institute, Faith & Science, Intelligent Design}

Dallas Conference on Science & Faith

_{The Center for Science and Culture
October 11, 2024
Discovery Institute, Faith & Science, Intelligent Design}

Join us at the 7th Annual Dallas Conference on Science & Faith on February 8 at Denton Bible Church or via livestream for a stimulating series of talks on the theme of “All Creatures Great & Small.” Read More ›

An IT expert uses an EEG headset and machine learning technology to upload his brain into a computer, aiming for immortality. This scene captures a computer scientist developing an AI experiment

^{Wesley J. Smith
September 4, 2024
Human Exceptionalism}

Why Transhumanism Is Unrealistic and Immoral

_{Wesley J. Smith
September 4, 2024
Human Exceptionalism}

In 2016, transhumanism proselytizer Zoltan Istvan ran for president promising to defeat death while touring the country in a bus redesigned to look like a coffin. It was a great gimmick that made him, perhaps, the most famous transhumanist in the world. But his recent piece in Merion West “When We’re Overly Optimistic about the Pace of Life Extension Research” took a dark and disturbing turn. Read More ›

^{The Bradley Center
August 6, 2024
Discovery Institute, Natural and Artificial Intelligence, Technology}

COSM Technology Summit 2024

_{The Bradley Center
August 6, 2024
Discovery Institute, Natural and Artificial Intelligence, Technology}

COSM 2024 will hail the New American Century: exploring a technological transformation and revival of our country and economy as redemptive and cosmic as its renewal of technology. Join us October 31 – November 1 in Bellevue, WA. Read More ›

^{Discovery Institute
June 28, 2024
Homelessness}

U.S. Supreme Court Backs Local Communities in Nation’s Homeless Response

_{Discovery Institute
June 28, 2024
Homelessness}

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Grants Pass v. Johnson that city ordinances against public camping do not constitute “cruel and unusual punishment” under the Eighth Amendment. The Court’s decision is a win not only for the small Oregon city of Grants Pass, but also for dozens of Western localities that had been hamstrung by the Ninth Circuit as they grapple with record high rates of homelessness. Read More ›

^{Chapman Center
June 10, 2024
Citizen Leadership, Discovery Institute, Foreign Policy}

“Presidential Succession” featuring John Wohlstetter

_{Chapman Center
June 10, 2024
Citizen Leadership, Discovery Institute, Foreign Policy}

Discovery Institute is hosting lunch at the Seattle office with Senior Fellow, John Wohlstetter, discussing his new book, Presidential Succession, a timely dialogue on the transfer of presidential power, the 25th Amendment, and the new protection measure for senior officials. Based on thorough research, Wohlstetter will present innovative proposals for addressing such crucial matters. Read More ›

Oncologist doctor holding patient's hand in hospital. Showing all love, empathy, helping and encouragement. He has end stage cancer disease. Healthcare in end of life and palliative care concept

^{Wesley J. Smith
February 5, 2024
Human Exceptionalism}

The Nationalization of Assisted Suicide Will Have Far-Reaching Consequences

_{Wesley J. Smith
February 5, 2024
Human Exceptionalism}

Progressive cultural radicals are busily nationalizing their policy agendas by breaking the usual legal comity among the states. For example, California recently declared itself a transgender sanctuary jurisdiction. Its law now actively interferes with out-of-state child custody orders by allowing non-resident gender dysphoric children who make it to California to access puberty-blocking and transition surgeries despite their custodial parent’s refusal of consent. Read More ›