Haven’t we seen enough movies depicting runaway killer robot scenarios to know that these are a bad …

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Haven’t we seen enough movies depicting runaway killer robot scenarios to know that these are a bad idea? Yet, we’re already on the way with drones and since countries are researching/developing autonomous weapons systems, I suppose it’s a matter of time before they’re deployed. Better figure out good ways to disable them and protect against them. Killer Robots: Why the World Should Ban Au ... continue reading

“Strategic” Voting Weakens Democracy

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“Strategic” voting is a bad idea. Organized “strategic” voting improves nothing. Worse, “strategic” voting creates an illusion of trust where there are no possible checks and balances. It’s a scheme just asking to be gamed. Participants in “strategic” voting schemes will get taken advantage of and lose their voices. The aberration of “strategic” voti ... continue reading

My wife and I were just talking about social constructionism. Our son, age 3, comes up and …

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My wife and I were just talking about social constructionism. Our son, (age 3), comes up and says “What is social constructionism?” Me: “It’s when you say things and because you say them, stuff is real.” (I dunno… explanation for a three year old?). Then the child says: “No! It isn’t real.” Err, how do I get out of that paradox? ... continue reading