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Sigal Samuel

Sigal Samuel

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    Latest articles by Sigal Samuel

    Future Perfect
    The spiritual life calls out to me. But is it self-indulgent?The spiritual life calls out to me. But is it self-indulgent?
    Future Perfect

    When the world is on fire, meditation feels selfish. But it can help you do good better.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    How America forgot the best way to defend its democracyHow America forgot the best way to defend its democracy
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    The strongest defense can be summed up in just two words.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    AI systems could become conscious. What if they hate their lives?AI systems could become conscious. What if they hate their lives?
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    How to not torture ChatGPT and Claude’s successors.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    ChatGPT and OCD are a dangerous comboChatGPT and OCD are a dangerous combo
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    For people with OCD, reassurance can be harmful. ChatGPT provides an infinite supply.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    My students think it’s fine to cheat with AI. Maybe they’re onto something.My students think it’s fine to cheat with AI. Maybe they’re onto something.
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    To save the humanities, we need to rethink our assumptions about AI — and education.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    He’s the godfather of AI. Now, he has a bold new plan to keep us safe from it.He’s the godfather of AI. Now, he has a bold new plan to keep us safe from it.
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    “I should have thought of this 10 years ago,” Yoshua Bengio says.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    First comes marriage. Then comes a flirtatious colleague.First comes marriage. Then comes a flirtatious colleague.
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    What to do when your partner wants an open marriage and you don’t.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    Why Pope Leo has so much to say about AI, briefly explainedWhy Pope Leo has so much to say about AI, briefly explained
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    Pope Leo’s unusual crusade should be a model for every religion.

    By Sigal Samuel
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    My family has money but doesn’t give to charity. How do I challenge them without being weird?My family has money but doesn’t give to charity. How do I challenge them without being weird?
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    How to get parents and friends to get serious about doing good.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    Does your job feel pointless? This might be the answer.Does your job feel pointless? This might be the answer.
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    Future Perfect

    What if we measured success in terms of how much good we do?

    By Sigal Samuel

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