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Super intelligence isn’t superhuman
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Super intelligence isn’t superhuman

Courtesy | Unsplash President Donald Trump’s push for “super intelligence” threatens the American way of life.  Trump signed an executive order last month to replace the term “artificial intelligence” with “super intelligence” in all federal communications. According to a White House press release, “super intelligence” better represents a promised future of American technological progress.  While...

‘Be very skeptical’: Experts warn about AI
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‘Be very skeptical’: Experts warn about AI

The Collegian | Sophia Mandt Artificial intelligence will be the most important technological advancement in human history and poses a potential national security threat, said AI safety advocate Tim Estes in a lecture Oct. 22. The fireside chat, titled “AI, Federalism, and Popular Sovereignty: Where do we go from here?” featured Estes as well as...

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Campus Character: Michael Bogumill

Michael Bogumill is a senior physics major from Parker, Ohio. Bogumill works for Information Technology Services, serves as president of Catholic Society, volunteers with Hillsdale Hospital, and lives in Burt House.  What’s your favorite book besides the Bible?  I really like “Anna Karenina” because it has an incredible way of looking at the nuances of...

Teams ‘go the distance’ at Disney-themed Banner Drop
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Teams ‘go the distance’ at Disney-themed Banner Drop

The Simpson banner waves at Banner Drop. Courtesy | The Student Activities Board Hillsdale’s 42nd annual Homecoming began Sunday night when 16 teams “let it go” at banner drop. On Monday, the Student Activities Board announced Simpson and McIntyre Residences tied for first place. Teams lined up along the Grewcock Student Union balcony, shaking the...

‘Understanding God’s creation’: Mario Guzmán joins psychology faculty
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‘Understanding God’s creation’: Mario Guzmán joins psychology faculty

Courtesy | Mario Guzman In childhood, Mario Guzmán-Sescosse read a book given to him by his psychologist titled “A Trip Across Madness.” Upon reading it, he realized he wanted to understand and help people struggling with mental health problems.  “That was my first encounter with clinical psychology,” Guzmán said. “That psychologist said to me, ‘I...