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An AI-generated image of a world after humanity.

Better Off Without Us?

A symposium on posthumanism
The Editors
October 31, 2023
Technology
Science
Philosophy
Theology
Climate Change

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Four views on Adam Kirsch's new book seek to answer: What, if anything, about humans is irreplaceable?

An Introduction to the Symposium

By The Editors
October 30, 2023
Philosophy
Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Climate Change
Article

Preserving Hope for Humanity

One fear ties together techno-utopian fantasies and anti-birth environmentalism: the messy, imperfect reality of our human bodies.
By Gilbert Meilaender
November 1, 2023
Philosophy
Technology
Theology
Article

Posthumanism’s Revolt Against Responsibility

Antihumanism and transhumanism erode social responsibility and embolden the people destroying our planet.
By Nolen Gertz
November 9, 2023
Technology
Politics
Climate Change
Article

Is AI Poised to Replace Humanity?

With recent advents in AI, the tech industry touts the virtues of a ‘posthuman’ era, casting doubt on the value of human ingenuity.
By Frank Pasquale
November 22, 2023
Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Climate Change
Article

An Awakening Universe

Human thought marks nature coming to know itself. As stewards of creation, we are also stewards of consciousness.
By John F. Haught
November 12, 2023
Science
Spirituality
Technology

After We’re Gone

On this episode, poet and critic Adam Kirsch explains why a growing chorus of thinkers is heralding the end of humanity’s reign on Earth.
Technology
Environment

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