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Rumble in the Christian College Jungle

Rumble in the Christian College Jungle

FromActon Unwind


Rumble in the Christian College Jungle

FromActon Unwind

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Length:
65 minutes
Released:
Feb 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week on Acton Unwind, guest host Dan Hugger is joined by Dylan Pahman and Noah Gould. They begin the podcast by discussing two recent essays that call into question Hillsdale College’s “Christian College” bona fides. What makes a college Christian, and does Hillsdale fit the bill? Next, Google’s Gemini generative AI chatbot’s political biases are explored. What does AI bias look like? Why is it important, and what can be done to mitigate it? Is it inadvertent performance art? 
Finally, the group unpacks the recent scandal that has engulfed science fiction and fantasy’s most prestigious award, the Hugo. Is it prudent to host such awards in China? Is the Hugo scandal an indictment of democracy? How does this scandal effect the award’s credibility going forward?
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Hugo Awards 2024: What Really Happened at the Sci-Fi Awards in China? | Esquire
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Released:
Feb 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Acton Unwind is a weekly roundtable discussion of news and current events through the Acton Institute's lens on the world: promoting a free and virtuous society and connecting good intentions with sound economics. Host Eric Kohn is joined by Acton Institute experts for an exploration of news, politics, religion, and culture.