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From Independence to Interdependence
by Lawrence S. Wittner 977 words As Americans and people of other former colonies recognize, there’s a great deal to be said for national independence. But, at times, we might also wonder: is it sufficient? Until recently in human history, imperialism was widespread. In 1939, Britain’s Empire and Commonwealth alone had direct or de facto political and economic control…
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What history teaches about justice after war
by George Cassidy Payne 969 words “How do we hold people accountable for wrongdoing and yet at the same time remain in touch with their humanity enough to believe in their capacity to be transformed?” — bell hooks The guns eventually fall silent. They always do. But the end of fighting is not the end of…
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AI agents should be good citizens, obey our laws, and follow our Constitution
by Bob Topper 1144 words With artificial intelligence, we are entering an era where information that is owned by the public can be manipulated to benefit special interests and at the expense of the common good. Far worse, Stephen Hawking, perhaps the brightest mind of this generation, warned that AI could bring about the end of the…