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Category: Opinion

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 Andrew McDiarmid artificial intelligence, Opinion, Technology

AI Is a Bit More Complex Than a Lightbulb

In the pages of the Wall Street Journal, Andrew responds to an article suggesting that we'll get used to the disruptive technologies of our time - namely AI - by remembering how we acclimated to technology in the past. But there's a problem with that thinking.

June 8, 2026 Andrew McDiarmid artificial intelligence, Opinion

Are AI Chatbots Approaching Consciousness?

Before there was Claude or ChatGPT, there was ELIZA. At the Daily Wire, Andrew discusses the latest high-profile admission that AI could be conscious. Turns out humans have a long history of thinking machines are conscious and intelligent, even when they're not.

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 Andrew McDiarmid artificial intelligence, Humanity, Opinion, Technology

AI “Friends” Are Not the Answer to Our Loneliness Problem

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.

March 11, 2023March 21, 2023 Andrew McDiarmid Conservatism, Opinion

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.

January 25, 2022June 3, 2022 Andrew McDiarmid Citizenship, Opinion

Can Robert Burns’ Soul of Freedom Save Us From Another Civil War?

He survived the cancel culture of his day to become the favorite poet of presidents. Can he save us from a civil war in 2022 and beyond?

December 6, 2021June 3, 2022 Andrew McDiarmid Education, Opinion

Parents: Don’t “Butt Out” of Your Kids’ Education

In this podcast, I discuss parents as the primary educators of their children. Learn why this is more important today than ever.

October 7, 2021June 3, 2022 Andrew McDiarmid Opinion, Technology

Are We Luddites Just for Logging Off?

In the wake of the Facebook whistleblower's testimony, we should set boundaries for the gadgets, machines, and platforms we use.

"Andrew is a first-class interviewer with a delightful Scottish accent. Over the years, I've been interviewed by many radio people who were uninformed about what I do. He is quite the opposite! 

Forrest M. Mims III, scientist and author of Maverick Scientist

"I loved this article. I’ve been feeling confused about AI myself, and the way you distinguished between creativity and what AI does was the most helpful explanation I’ve read. I also was greatly encouraged by your paragraph about how even neighborly deeds are creativity and how important that is to being human. Thanks for this uplifting piece of creativity!"

A Chicago Tribune Reader

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