Talking Ideas
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An AI was invited to Oxford Union to debate its own ethics. What it said was startling
The ethics of AI are constantly debated. But does anyone ask the AI?
Alex Connock, The Conversation & Andrew Stephen, The Conversation
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You don’t have to hit the streets to support a rebellion. You can also do it by doing nothing
There are different ways of doing nothing – and the means and methods matter.
Gwilym David Blunt, Aeon
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Utopia has dangerous, fatal consequences – it’s time to aim for ‘protopia’ instead
Protopia believes in incremental progress in steps toward improvement, not perfection.
Michael Shermer, Aeon
Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Opinion: To counter Hindutva vigilantism, India needs a movement like the 2011 anti-corruption stir
Fostering group solidarity will enable terrorised citizens to fight back against fundamentalist forces.
Ajaz Ashraf
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Why are writers and critics around the world worrying about (or ignoring) cultural appropriation?
And what does it mean for writers in India?
Scroll Staff
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Spotted at the Karachi Lit Fest: the endangered Pakistani liberal
They call people 'chaps' and have accents as expired as the era they talk about.
Saim Saeed
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024