AI is not close to being Conscious. The main danger is in treating it as if it is
6 minute read. By Nir Eisikovits, Professor of Philosophy, Founding Director of the Applied Ethics Center, UMass Boston
Will Religion be Threatened by AI
Will advancements in Artificial Intelligence impact organized religion? Aly Kamadia, Editor-In-Chief of iDose Magazine, makes a very quick note while leaving Canadian readers with something to think about
I helped trigger the Animal Rights movement nearly 50 years ago. Here’s an update.
5 minute read. By Peter Singer, Professor of Bioethics of Princeton University. Named one of the three most influential world thinkers in 2013, Singer's work helped trigger the Animal Rights movement half a century ago
Is Exercise Really that good for your Brain? The latest Science
5 minute read. A large recent study did not find a significant impact of exercise on the brain. Two Professors assess the study in light of their own research, and the broader findings
Should Central Banks fool around with Inflation Targets?
5 minute read. By Gene Frieda, Global Strategist at PIMCO, Senior visiting fellow, London School of Economics
Are Shias and Sunnis getting along in the Middle East?
4 minute read. By Shlomo Ben-Ami, former Israeli Foreign Minister, Vice President of the Toledo International Center for Peace
Biden versus Trump, Again?
Besides an important quick note by iDose Editor-In-Chief, Aly Kamadia, this April 2023 newsletter briefly comments on everything from Trump's indictment, to Biden's announcement, Trudeau's scandals and more
Q&A: Will Trump’s Indictment work to his advantage in the US 2024 Election?
4 minute read. By Thomas Gift, Associate Professor of Political Science at University College London, Director of the Centre on US Politics (CUSP)
As Biden announces his re-election bid, the Ghost of Vietman Haunts him on Ukraine
5 minute read. By Ronald W. Pruessen, Emeritus Professor of History, University of Toronto