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Technology & Human Discernment

What to trust, what to use, what to refuse—and where human responsibility cannot be delegated.

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The Most Dangerous Answer Is the One That Sounds Right

Calibrated trust raises the burden of proof as the stakes rise.

September 26, 2026

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Can You Avoid Artificial Intelligence?

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