See what leaders in science, secularism, critical thinking, and skepticism did last week
Here’s a little of what secularists, skeptics, atheists, and scientists did last week
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Will Drones Change How We Get Packages?
Drone delivery is growing, aided by better batteries and AI. It will complement trucks, tackle urgent needs, but requires safe drop zones and security measures.
Pride Parade Street View Watch Party
Come join us to watch and support the Pride Parade downtown. Wear your RMA and Rainbow gear!
Lysenkoism reborn in peer review
The NIH’s new scoring format could hide political bias in grant decisions, echoing Lysenkoism and risking scientific integrity.
Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury affects millions each year, with many survivors facing long-term challenges. A major study highlights prevention, acute care, and rehabilitation as the paths to fewer deaths and better outcomes.
Schools Are Teaching Kids Not to Trust AI Blindly
Schools are moving beyond banning AI and teaching students how to understand its flaws. From hallucinations and bias to privacy and overreliance, the goal is simple: help students use AI without handing over their ability to think critically.
A New Way to Name Our Ancestors
Paleontologist Ian Towle argues our current naming for humans and relatives is flawed. He suggests lumping late hominins into one genus to gain stability, though it would erase some ecological detail. The debate shines a light on the trade-offs in classifying evolution.
WeCanReason Speakers’ Weekly Update
Catch up with what our speakers did last week
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Disinformation Tools: 2020 Rebooted
2020 is a tool for disinformation spreaders, not just a memory—don’t be diverted by nostalgia or excuses.
See what leaders in science, secularism, critical thinking, and skepticism did last week
Here’s a little of what secularists, skeptics, atheists, and scientists did last week
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