Category Archives: Science & Technology

In Defence of AI

There is a well-known framework for understanding how people respond to loss. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross identified five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. It was meant to describe how individuals cope with death and dying. It turns out … Continue reading

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In Silico Creativity. Part 2. AI and Music

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) keeps conquering creative fields, from visual arts to music, the debates on whether AI can be truly “creative” show no signs of abating. But a much more practical question is, do listeners perceive AI-composed music differently … Continue reading

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Losing the Edge: The State of United States Science

This image was created with the help of Microsoft Designer The United States is losing the race for global leadership in science and technology. This is a major conclusion of “State of Science in America,” a December 2023 report by … Continue reading

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