Stephen GeistArtificial Intelligence (AI) — Will it achieve sentience? If so, when?Debating humanity’s ‘essence’ — particularly the origin of consciousness — has been a long-standing intellectual battle. Philosophers and…6 min read·1 day ago----
Stephen GeistThe Exquisite Human BrainThe human brain contains approximately one hundred billion nerve cells (called neurons) — about the same number as the stars in our galaxy.6 min read·5 days ago----
Stephen GeistWe are not alone — We have never been alone — Part 2Since the dawn of humanity, the night sky has beckoned us with a tantalizing question: Are we alone in the endless Universe? For centuries…6 min read·May 31, 2024----
Stephen GeistIs America’s Democracy Drifting Towards Authoritarianism?If it is, it’s partly because Americans are incredibly naïve and complacent when it comes to understanding the purpose and design of…7 min read·May 27, 2024--1--1
Stephen GeistWolves in ColoradoOnce they were there. Then they were gone. Now they are back again.7 min read·May 25, 2024----
Stephen GeistThe Supreme Court as a Political ToolTrust in the Supreme Court is at an all-time low — and it’s not hard to see why. The Supreme Court has devolved into a politicized entity…7 min read·May 19, 2024----
Stephen GeistWho Wrote the Bible — Part 3Holy Books have a reach beyond nearly all other works of literature. Unlike, say, Tolstoy’s War and Peace, the Bible is a manuscript upon…7 min read·May 12, 2024----
Stephen GeistElectoral College — A Political Tool — Part 2The Electoral College is not a place. It is a pre-determined temporary body of voters that chooses the President of the United States.6 min read·May 10, 2024----