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Politics & SocietyShort Take
Jim McDermott
It is horrifying to think that some people would believe we are living in a simulation. But even more horrifying is the reality that we all actually spend most of our lives behaving like we are.
FaithShort Take
Dorian Llywelyn, S.J. — The Conversation
If any app helps people to be more patient, humble, just, and attentive to the poor, it’s a good thing. But being an active member of a real community is likely needed as well.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces his company’s new name, Meta, and its new virtual reality "metaverse" during a virtual event on Oct. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Politics & SocietyShort Take
Will Garbe
Facebook is in the business of amplifying anger, something admitted in its own internal documents. Instead of fixing the problem, it wants to add virtual reality to our worst forms of argument.
Politics & SocietyShort Take
John W. Miller
Zillow got burned by paying too much for houses. U.S. families are getting burned by skyrocketing housing costs. Artificial intelligence may be making things worse for both.
Politics & SocietyVatican Dispatch
Gerard O’Connell
Speakers from several academic disciplines highlighted the need for the international community, governments, civil society and religious communities to address the myriad of issues surrounding machine learning.
Pope Francis is pictured at top left on a television screen as he leads a virtual meeting of his Council of Cardinals from his residence at the Domus Sanctae Marthae at the Vatican Sept. 21, 2021. (CNS photo/Dicastery for Communication)
FaithIdeas
Jim McDermott
The pope’s recent meeting of his cardinal advisors gave a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these men (and their Zoom game).