People Are Rejecting Technology—What Are Their Solutions?

People Are Rejecting Technology—What Are Their Solutions?

Why are people rejecting technology? What dangers does technology pose? What are the solutions? Neo-Luddites are part of a movement that promotes technological reform and advocates much more careful consideration of the possible consequences of adopting any technology. While they don’t entirely reject technology, they worry about the broad and varied dangers it poses. Read on to learn why rejecting technology, and not embracing every new technology, might be a wise decision.

Short-Term Mission Trips: Do They Help or Hurt?

Short-Term Mission Trips: Do They Help or Hurt?

What are short-term mission trips? Why might these trips be unethical? In short-term mission trips, missionaries move for a short period to spread God’s word and help others in need. However, these intentions often hurt people since the missionaries neglect to give people what they really need to thrive. Let’s look at the history of short-term mission trips and how everybody can get the most out of these trips.

The Functions of Religion in Society: Do We Really Need It?

The Functions of Religion in Society: Do We Really Need It?

What are the functions of religion? What societal needs does it fulfill? Is religion necessary for these functions? Many contend that religion explains the existence of the universe, provides morality and social stability, binds people together, and gives rise to comfort and hope. While religion does serve these functions, some argue that these roles can be fulfilled by alternatives to religion. Keep reading for an overview of the functions of religion in society, drawing on ideas from Jonathan Haidt, Will and Ariel Durant, Richard Dawkins, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, and others.

Does the Busing Immigrants Tactic Work?

Does the Busing Immigrants Tactic Work?

What is the goal of busing immigrants to other states? Does this tactic accomplish any goals? Recently, there’s been a surge in the number of border crossings, and border states are getting fed up. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis went so far as to fly a group of immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard to prove a point. Below, we’ll take a look at the two sides of the argument as to whether or not busing immigrants works.

The Different Types of Aid for Alleviating Poverty

The Different Types of Aid for Alleviating Poverty

What are the different types of aid? Are you providing the right type of relief aid? According to Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert in their book When Helping Hurts, there are three types of aid: relief, rehabilitation, and development. It’s important to choose what type of aid you need to provide before starting a poverty-alleviation project. Below, we’ll look at the authors’ three types of aid plus how other organizations categorize aid.

What Is Cultural Superiority? Exploring Its Role in Mission Trips

What Is Cultural Superiority? Exploring Its Role in Mission Trips

What is cultural superiority? Why are some cultures’ values made to feel inferior? In When Helping Hurts, Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert believe that some Christian mission trips are based on cultural superiority. This means that they’re trying to help others, such as the poor, but believe their own culture is more important than those they’re helping. Let’s dive deeper into the concept of cultural superiority to better understand it.

Superiority Complex Examples: Sometimes Helping Can Hurt

Superiority Complex Examples: Sometimes Helping Can Hurt

What are examples of a superiority complex? How do superiority complexes hurt mission trips? The key to cultivating the right mindset for effective poverty alleviation is to see the poor as equals. They are humans who you want to work with for mutual good, not inferior beings who you need to save from themselves.  Below, we’ll look at superiority complex examples that Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert explain in their book When Helping Hurts.

5 Ways to Solve the Woke Industrial Complex

5 Ways to Solve the Woke Industrial Complex

What is the woke industrial complex? Why is it damaging? How do experts suggest we solve it? In Woke, Inc., entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy discusses the woke industrial complex in which American corporations hide their corruption and greed behind the virtue signaling of liberal values. He argues that this polarizes citizens and concentrates political power in the hands of a small group of corporate elites. Read on to learn Ramaswamy’s five ways to solve the woke industrial complex in our society.

Can AI Become Sentient & What Happens if It Does?

Can AI Become Sentient & What Happens if It Does?

Can artificial intelligence (AI) become sentient? What would happen if AI becomes sentient? What are the dangers? According to the AI research community, the drive to create intelligent machines and use them in our daily lives could eventually lead to the creation of sentient AI. Some believe that if AI becomes sentient, society as a whole needs to address the issue of AI civil rights. Read on to learn if AI can become sentient and what the consequences would be for society.