Joe Carter explains why he has now withdrawn his support from Fred Thompson and gotten behind Mike Huckabee. Update: Carter co-authors an official endorsement along with Justin Taylor and Matthew Anderson. Their endorsement argues that Huckabee "appeals to the three legs of the conservative coalition"—social conservatives, fiscal conservatives, and defense conservatives. Read it and be convinced! … [Read more...] about Joe Carter recants – supports Huckabee
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Gary Shavey interviews Mark Dever
Used to hearing Mark Dever conduct interviews? Gary Shavey turns it around and asks Mark to talk about his book What is a Healthy Church? … [Read more...] about Gary Shavey interviews Mark Dever
Mike Huckabee Speech to Values Voters
I had the privilege of sitting in for part of a conference call earlier this week with Governor Huckabee and numerous other bloggers. I was impressed with his showing at the Values Voters Straw Poll, where he secured more votes than all the other candidates combined (if we count only those voters actually in attendance). Most of what Huckabee says makes sense to me, including his Fair Tax plan. While I think his goal of being energy independent within ten years seems overly ambitious, it is laudable. In case you missed it, his speech to Values Voters is now available. Who are you voting … [Read more...] about Mike Huckabee Speech to Values Voters
Marriage to Robots by 2050?
Robots are increasingly used to perform routine tasks in manufacturing and military environments. Less well known is the fact that artificial intelligence (AI) research (of which robotics is a sub-branch) extends to human-robot interactions (HRI). Anecdotally, I have heard that many elderly persons take to robots as social companions and have found it to extend their lifespans. But there are some functionalities that robots simply cannot replace. And at some point, ethical implications rise to the forefront. I was disheartened to read that David Levy at the University of Maastricht in the … [Read more...] about Marriage to Robots by 2050?
Susan Olasky on The Death of the Grown-Up
I previously commented positively about The Death of the Grown-Up by Diana West, which I have not read. As a balancing remark, I thought I should also mention Susan Olasky's brief critique. Olasky notes that although West gives a thorough review of cultural decline (rap music, teenage sexual mores, etc.), she falls into the same sort of relativism which she critiques when she opines that religion isn't necessary for cultural renewal. Sounds like a legitimate concern. (HT: World Mag, October 6, 2007 issue) … [Read more...] about Susan Olasky on The Death of the Grown-Up