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Technology: A "New Reality" We Must Learn to Master
A useful lens on the "titanic struggle of man" from Russian philosopher Nicolai Berdyaev.
Jun 26
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Andrew McDiarmid
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Need Help Navigating Today's Technology? Ask Your Elders!
What a brief friendship with a member of the Silent Generation reminded me about life.
Jun 18
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Andrew McDiarmid
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AI is Not Just Another Tool
In the Wall Street Journal, I remind readers of the unique challenges posed by AI.
Jun 11
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Andrew McDiarmid
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The Joy of the Open Air
Poet Henry Van Dyke reminds us how to "escape and be free."
Jun 4
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Andrew McDiarmid
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May 2026
How to Think Clearly in the Age of AI
Professor and author J. Budziszewski on personhood, relationships, and the reality of God.
May 28
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Andrew McDiarmid
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AI, Education, and the Collapse of Thinking
A veteran educator reflects on the future of thinking in the classroom and beyond.
May 22
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Andrew McDiarmid
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Why We Keep Falling for Thinking Machines
A tale of two chatbots, and why simulation isn't the real thing.
May 15
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Andrew McDiarmid
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The Machine That Pretended to Think
What an 18th century chess automaton reveals about artificial intelligence today.
May 8
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Andrew McDiarmid
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Join My Subscriber Chat and Let's Buck the Trend.
An invitation to connect with me about your human adventure!
May 5
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Andrew McDiarmid
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The Cost of AI Convenience
Diminished agency. Atrophied creativity. Distorted relationships.
May 1
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Andrew McDiarmid
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April 2026
AI and the Illusion of Creativity
Artificial intelligence appears creative and relational, but it operates entirely within Berdyaev's "world of necessity."
Apr 24
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Andrew McDiarmid
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Where We Stand: The Joy of Nearby Life
What could we build with the treasure hidden in our own home?
Apr 17
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Andrew McDiarmid
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