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Contextual Judgement in the Age of AI

The same technology that is increasing the value of human judgment may also be challenging the system that historically produced it.

By
Vaughan Turekian
,
Joan Gabel
and
Jeff Martin

Opinion

How To Be a Diamond in a Rhinestone World

I grew up in the kind of place where government cheese was baked onto rectangular pizzas, and every talent show included a Dolly. The singer still informs my work in global health: Even those who have no money can be as rich as they could be.

By
Rachel Hall-Clifford

Food

The Coming Global Food Crisis?

A Warning…

By
Dagomar Degroot, Senior Columnist

RECENT

There’s plenty to critique in today’s world. Our goal is to illuminate what’s possible.

Environment

The Farmer Who Refused to Surrender to the Desert

Sometimes the most powerful climate technology is not invented in a laboratory. It is rediscovered in a farmer’s field.

Emeka Nwachinemere

Health

Science Has a Communication Problem. Patients Can Help Solve It.

Elevating stories about how technology and research saved patients’ lives can rebuild public trust in science.

Brita Belli

Food

Gummies, Chews, and Powders: The Contradiction of Super-processed Superfoods

In an ironic twist, highly processed products are increasingly used to satisfy consumers’ desire for real food. But açaí and moringa extracts are no substitute for access to fresh meals and the time to prepare them.

Michaela DeSoucey
and
Emma McDonell

Technology

Contextual Judgement in the Age of AI

The same technology that is increasing the value of human judgment may also be challenging the system that historically produced it.

Vaughan Turekian
,
Joan Gabel
and
Jeff Martin

Space

Why States Still Anchor Space Norms

Commercial space is booming, but governments still set the rules. To harness innovation, states need to proactively involve the private sector.

Alyssa Macaluso, Junior Columnist

Energy

The Kilowatt Economy

Economies that prioritize electricity abundance will win the race for economic growth.

Ty Eldridge