I came across an article the other day noting that Silicon Valley oligarchs are investing in research to improve babies’ IQs. (“Baby Maker,” by Emily Mullin, Wired, March/April 2026, pg. 23) Having seen little evidence of goodwill toward humanity among these entrepreneurs, I

I watched a documentary hosted by Stephen Hawking last night. He spoke somberly about the dangers posed in an ever-changing universe and argued for continued technological developments that would allow us to explore other galaxies and other hospitable planets.  Given that technology

In Aldus Huxley’s Brave New World, children are created and raised without parents in Hatcheries and Conditioning Centers where they are divided into castes ranging from the highest, Alpha, to the lowest, Epsilon. The society is one without parents or nurturing, and people’s moods

When I was in high school, I had a math teacher who had a pet phrase: “Your freedom stops where my chin begins.” I always thought it was a good measure of personal rights. I am allowed to do as I choose as long as what I choose affects only me. In all other cases, my conduct must