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Five Things We Need to Know about Technological Change

Five Things We Need to Know about Technological Change

Neil Postman's classic examination of how we should approach technological changes

Stop Hacking Humans

Stop Hacking Humans

An examination of OnlyFans' rise during the pandemic reveals deeper questions about technology's impact on human dignity and morality in the digital age.

Technology for the American Family

Technology for the American Family

A deep examination of how technological innovations, beyond cultural and economic factors, have disrupted family formation and stability across diverse societies worldwide.

For Whom Shall We Build?

For Whom Shall We Build?

A critical examination of Marc Andreessen's techno-optimist vision and the fundamental question of human purpose in technological progress.

Is Technology Destroying Marriage?

Is Technology Destroying Marriage?

Trae Stephens's firsthand exploration of AI companion bots and their implications for human relationships, intimacy, and the future of marriage.

Artificial Intelligence And Relationships

Artificial Intelligence And Relationships

A detailed look at how younger generations are increasingly turning to AI for companionship and the implications for human relationships.

America On-the-Line

America On-the-Line

A deep dive into how technology affects our brain chemistry and social connections, examining the contrast between genuine human interaction and digital validation.

The Myth of Technological Neutrality

The Myth of Technological Neutrality

How the tech regulation landscape shifted from dismissing critics as cranks to embracing protective policies in just a decade

iThink Therefore iAm

iThink Therefore iAm

How smartphones and social media are dissolving key conservative principles of human flourishing

Taming IVF's Wild West

Taming IVF's Wild West

An analysis of the landmark Alabama Supreme Court decision on IVF embryos and its implications for reproductive technology regulation in America

Why Conservatism Failed

Why Conservatism Failed

An analysis of how technological change, rather than ideological battles, has undermined traditional conservatism by dissolving the contexts that traditions require to thrive

Conservatives and Big Tech: The Return of the Republican Tradition

Conservatives and Big Tech: The Return of the Republican Tradition

An exploration of growing conservative opposition to Big Tech, examining issues from censorship to economic concerns and the evolving Republican stance

Can Starlink Save the American Mother?

Can Starlink Save the American Mother?

Katherine Boyle makes the case that technologies like Starlink can help American families function and scale again