Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg thinks you can top up your friends network with "AI friends." At the New York Post, Andrew explains why that's terrible advice that won't fix our loneliness problem.
Guarding Against the Dangers of Relational AI
AI chatbots are all the rage these days. People are adopting them as companions, romantic partners, and therapists. But underneath the novelty, there's potential for real-world harm. Podcaster and philosopher of technology Andrew McDiarmid discussed the topic with Moody Radio's Janet Parshall on a recent episode of her syndicated radio program In The Market. Here, McDiarmid explains the power and potential pitfalls of what he calls relational AI. Though sobering, the discussion also includes helpful tips to protect yourself and your family as AI becomes ever more pervasive in our lives.
The First Amendment and Big Tech
These days, we have more ways to communicate than ever. But we're also at greater risk of misinformation and suppression getting between us and the truth. Andrew McDiarmid speaks to veteran radio host Jerry Newcombe about how to protect our free speech in the age of Big Tech.
Kids & Social Media: An Update
I recently appeared on The Michael Medved Show to give an update on the dangers and harms of social media for teens. Here's what I discussed.
Need Help Navigating Modern Technology? Ask Your Elders!
Do you ever feel like you’re barely keeping up with modern technology? While your peers can certainly relate and provide some relief, you may have overlooked a potent source of wisdom about technology from an unlikely place—your elders.
Pursuing God Through His Works
April 21 is John Muir’s birthday. Muir is typically remembered as one of America’s foremost naturalists, father of our national parks and a tireless defender of the wilderness. But he might very well have been none of those things. As a young man, Muir was gifted at building machines, and he was set to pursue … Continue reading Pursuing God Through His Works
Pursuing Truth & Tradition with The Epoch Times
I'm sharing some of my articles on technology with readers of The Epoch Times. Here's why I'm pleased about that.
Why In-N-Out Burger Is What Vibrant Conservatism Tastes Like
Can a burger joint be a good example of a vibrant American conservatism? A profile of In-N-Out Burger.
Multiverse or God: Which is the better origin story?
Although science cannot definitively prove what caused the existence of our universe, it gives us reliable methods of reasoning to determine the most probable cause.
Interview: Scottish Poet Robert Burns and his Influence on America
Andrew chats with radio host Janet Parshall about Robert Burns' profound influence on America.
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