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Why Does Light Exist? The Universe's Most Fundamental Question
Exploring the philosophical depths of light's existence, where physics meets philosophy in questioning the fundamental principles of our universe.
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The Philosopher Teaching AI to Have a Soul
Meet Amanda Askell, the Anthropic philosopher who wrote Claude's 'soul document.' Her approach treats AI not as a tool, but as a person whose character needs cultivation.
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California's Billionaire Tax Gamble: A $20 Billion Bet on Human Psychology
California voters will decide whether to tax billionaires' wealth for the first time in US history. The outcome depends less on economics than on predicting how the ultra-rich will react.
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Middle Powers Rise: Forging a Third Path in the Age of Great Powers
As the US abandons the post-WWII world order, Canada's PM calls for middle powers to unite and create alternatives to great power dominance. A new vision for global governance emerges.
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From Slavery to Sainthood: America's First Black Priest Broke Every Barrier
Augustus Tolton's journey from enslaved child to America's first openly Black Catholic priest reveals how one man's determination challenged institutional racism in the 19th century Church.
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When Justice Becomes Internal Affairs
The DOJ's refusal to investigate Alex Pretti's killing by Border Patrol reveals how federal agencies police themselves under Trump's immigration crackdown.
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When Trump's Own Party Says 'Enough
The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents sparked rare Republican pushback against Trump. Why did his most loyal supporters finally break their silence?
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When Winning Isn't Enough: US Athletes Face Political Spotlight
American tennis stars at the Australian Open navigate complex questions about representing the US amid domestic and international controversies, setting the stage for Olympic challenges ahead.
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When Federal Agents Kill Citizens, Democracy Dies
The Minneapolis killings by ICE agents mark a turning point from protest to resistance, as Americans face the reality of living under an illegitimate regime.
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Iran's Massacre: The Death Throes of Dictatorship?
Khamenei's reported slaughter of 30,000 in 48 hours may signal the final collapse of Iran's 47-year 'predatory lease' with its people. Is this desperation or calculated terror?
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How Democracy Dies While Life Goes On as Usual
Under authoritarian regimes, most people continue their normal lives. Ernst Fraenkel's 'dual state' theory explains how this works and what it means for America today.
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When Mothers March Against State Terror
ICE shootings in Minneapolis echo Argentina's dark past, where mothers became democracy's unexpected champions against authoritarian violence.