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The Quest for Immortality: Christianity vs. Transhumanism
Transhumanists in the tech world seem to be pushing for immortality through the innovation of technology. And that’s a concern for Christians.
Movie Monday: ‘Regretting You’ Squeaks Under Pressure
Movie-goers must have been too spooked to go to the theater this Halloween weekend, with the lowest box office earnings in nearly 30 years.
On the Radar: AI Psychosis, Teens’ Tech-Free Rooms and ‘Clankers’
OpenAI is trying to combat AI psychosis. Some teens turned their bedrooms into tech-free zones for a challenge. The ‘clanker’ trend has quickly devolved into a cover for racist remarks.
Ten Terrifying Tech Trends
You’d think that our technological advances might make society a less scary, but judging from these tech trends, that’s not always the case.
‘The Bride of Frankenstein’ is Old, Good and Surprisingly Christian – Plugged In Rewind
The best Frankenstein flick might be one of the oldest: ‘The Bride of Frankenstein.’ A 1935 sequel to the landmark 1931 film …
Movie Monday: ‘Chainsaw Man’ Cuts Through the Competition
Chainsaw Man is the second anime flick to top the American box office this fall—the first being the wordily titled Demon Slayer movie …
On the Radar: AI Homeless Man Prank, ‘Group 7’ and ‘Instagram Face’
Teens are faking out their parents with an AI prank that could cause real-world problems. What is Group 7? What families need to know about “Instagram face.”
Dallas Jenkins and Paul Walter Hauser Talk ‘The Chosen Adventures’
I had a chance to talk with both Dallas Jenkins and Paul Walter Hauser about their new show, ‘The Chosen Adventures.’
Movie Monday: ‘Black Phone 2’ Dials Up Win
Horror movies have been standout performers this year. And ‘Black Phone 2’ continues that tradition with a box-office win.
On the Radar: ‘Adult’ ChatGPT, Poor Reading & Vocabulary Skills and a PG-13 Instagram
What do parents need to know about ChatGPT’s 18+ features? Is social media negatively impacting your child’s reading skills? How will Instagram’s PG-13 content restrictions affect teen users?
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