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Better Off Without Us?

A symposium on posthumanism

By The Editors

October 31, 2023

Article

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.

November 12, 2023

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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Is ‘Bronze Age Pervert’ Born to Rule?

It’s hard to understand how anyone can think of Bronze Age Pervert as a role model, but an alarming number of young would-be fascists apparently do.

By Matt McManus

November 19, 2023

Religion

Sold by the Jesuits

Rachel L. Swarns's book dives into the history and legacy of the 272 slaves sold by the Jesuits at Georgetown University.

By Marcia Chatelain

November 15, 2023

Culture

Have We Become Gods?

Tara Isabella Burton’s new book asks: How has self-creation in pursuit of profit become our social ideal?

By Brad East

November 15, 2023

Books

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

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A collection of Commonweal's writings on the Israel-Palestine conflict since 2009

By The Editors

November 14, 2023

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