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Sigal Samuel

Sigal Samuel

Correspondent

    Latest articles by Sigal Samuel

    How your brain invents morality
    The Highlight

    Neurophilosopher Patricia Churchland explains her theory of how we evolved a conscience.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    A guy made a deepfake app to turn photos of women into nudes. It didn’t go well.A guy made a deepfake app to turn photos of women into nudes. It didn’t go well.
    Future Perfect

    The quick rise and quicker fall of an app that would’ve made any woman a potential victim.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    The biggest threat facing the US, according to the first Democratic debateThe biggest threat facing the US, according to the first Democratic debate
    Future Perfect

    One candidate said it’s none other than President Trump.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Andrew Yang will give a $12,000 basic income to a random Twitter followerAndrew Yang will give a $12,000 basic income to a random Twitter follower
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    The presidential hopeful’s tacky yet effective method of promoting universal basic income.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    NIH Director Francis Collins: I won’t go on another all-male panelNIH Director Francis Collins: I won’t go on another all-male panel
    Future Perfect

    The “manel” is a longstanding problem for women in STEM — and for science itself.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    Facebook wants to stay “neutral” on deepfakes. Congress might force it to act.Facebook wants to stay “neutral” on deepfakes. Congress might force it to act.
    Future Perfect

    Mark Zuckerberg is the newest victim of AI-manipulated media, but he won’t be the last.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    Alexa, are you making me sexist?Alexa, are you making me sexist?
    Future Perfect

    The time has come to design feminist AI.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    Burger Kings in the Bay Area are now selling meatless Impossible WhoppersBurger Kings in the Bay Area are now selling meatless Impossible Whoppers
    Future Perfect

    It’s a big step on the way to a nationwide rollout by the end of the year.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    Forget GDP — New Zealand is prioritizing gross national well-beingForget GDP — New Zealand is prioritizing gross national well-being
    Future Perfect

    The country’s new “well-being budget” emphasizes citizen happiness over capitalist gain.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    Ghana’s new lifesaving drones: like Uber, but for bloodGhana’s new lifesaving drones: like Uber, but for blood
    Future Perfect

    They’re helping sick people in emergencies. But some think they’re a $12 million mistake.

    By Sigal Samuel