A closer look at the political, cultural, and socioeconomic implications of COVID-19.
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April 9, 2020
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Purpose and Hope in a Time of Turmoil ([link removed])
Discovery Institute President Steve Buri reflects on the mission of the organization in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic: "Discovery Institute’s mission is to advance a culture of purpose, creativity, and innovation. Those three pillars will guide our organization, and now even our country, through the weeks and months ahead."
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Chris Rufo Guests on Tucker Carlson ([link removed])
For the last 100 years, socialist and progressive movements have used disasters, wars, and epidemics to gain political power. Now, American progressives are using COVID-19 to ram through their agenda. Director of Discovery Institute's Center for Wealth and Poverty Chris Rufo sat down with Tucker Carlson to explain the dangers and opportunities of this moment.
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Will the COVID-19 Pandemic Promote Mass Automation? ([link removed])
Machines have a significant advantage over human workers: You can turn them off. And, when you do, no one complains and no one files for unemployment. From a strict dollars and cents perspective, increasing automation as a hedge against a huge, sudden drop in demand makes sense for businesses. But, does it make sense overall and will it work?
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The Myth of "Darwinian Medicine" ([link removed])
Medical science has been remarkably successful. Antibiotics, cybernetics, cancer chemotherapy, bone marrow transplants, hip replacements, heart transplants, and a host of near-miraculous advances have greatly extended our lifespan and improved the quality of our lives — _all without Darwin_.
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Apply for the 2020 Gilder Fellows Seminar! ([link removed])
The GILDER FELLOWS SEMINAR is an intimate study experience with Discovery Institute Fellows in Seattle, Washington, in July 2020. At the Gilder Fellows Seminar, you’ll have the chance to interact with scholars George Gilder, Michael Medved, Jay Richards, Christopher Rufo, John West, and others.
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Virtual Schooling: No Time for Excuses ([link removed])
While not every district or school will be able to conduct virtual schooling, shouldn’t most or all be making the attempt? For those who can’t, the possibility for paper lessons/packets being sent to the children’s home is still available. The desire for equity should not stand in the way of providing education to every child.
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ONLINE WEBINAR: HOMELESSNESS, COMPASSION, AND COVID-19 ([link removed])
April 30, 2020
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CAN WE UPLOAD OURSELVES TO A COMPUTER AND LIVE FOREVER? ([link removed])
_Mind Matters Podcast_
April 9, 2020
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GÜNTER BECHLY: STILL MORE EVIDENCE AGAINST DARWINIAN GRADUALISM ([link removed])
_ID the Future Podcast_
April 8, 2020
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GÜNTER BECHLY SAYS GOODBYE TO DARWINIAN GRADUALISM ([link removed])
_ID the Future Podcast_
April 6, 2020
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THE TURING TEST IS DEAD. LONG LIVE THE LOVELACE TEST. ([link removed])
_Mind Matters Podcast_
April 2, 2020
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