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kurzweil’s new theory of mind: better, still wrong
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kurzweil’s new theory of mind: better, still wrong

Kurzweil is starting to appreciate that he's been oversimplifying how the human brain works. But his latest iteration of a theory of mind still leaves much to be desired.

mind-controlled psychopaths, coming soon to a battlefield near you?
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mind-controlled psychopaths, coming soon to a battlefield near you?

Scientists found a way to temporary induce psychopathy in text subjects, and that has some mulling the darker applications of this technology.

susan greenfield gets the treatment she deserves
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susan greenfield gets the treatment she deserves

Susan Greenfield is trying to sell normal changes in human brains in response to stimuli as brainwashing by technology and received an appropriate reply.

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