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Turing’s Tremendous Talent And Trenchant Test

Turing was instrumental in the development of the modern theory of computation that serves as the basis for our modern computer technology. He also laid the foundations of the field of artificial intelligence.... Despite these, when he admitted to being a practicing homosexual after the war, the British police had him punished for the crime "gross indecency”, a crime that is punishable either by imprisonment or “chemical castration”.

A Firestorm from Tyrants: Why Rep. Palatino’s Bill Doesn’t Threaten Religious Freedom

When I read Cito Beltran's Philippine Star column criticizing Rep. Mong Palatino's recent bill, "The Religious Freedom in Government Offices Act,"...

The Perils of Parental Ignorance

Will we listen to what the religious authorities who pretend to be our “spiritual parents” say, or do we choose to save the lives of our poor, our children, and our Filipino mothers?

Vatican Silences Their Sisters Yet Again

Oh no, the nuns are expressing their own opinion again! Quick, call the inquisition to shut 'em up and throw 'em...

On “What’s Your Mix?” (And Why It’s Much Ado About Nothing)

Was Bayo's campaign a good one? 50% yes and 50% no.

Why Lady Gaga is Loved and Hated

I don't blame people for being offended by her song Judas. But sometimes it's hard when the party calling for respect to go both ways is the dominant body that, for the longest time, has failed at showing this respect for others, mostly due to dogma.

Holy Hubris: Vatican Makes it Impossible for Jesus to Change the Church

This is not satire. Although it's the kind of news that is perfect for mocking the authoritarian nature of the Catholic...

From Pro-Lies to Puro Lies: Why Ang Prolife Lied to COMELEC

Eric Manalang swore under oath: to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help him God....

Pro-Life’s Pro Lies: A glimpse into the ANG PRO LIFE hearing

You may have heard about Pro-Life Philippines' recent filing of their new congressional party list, ANG PRO LIFE. Perhaps you wondered how this camp, with high profile supporters like Golez, Pacquiao, Sotto, and Enrile, who have managed to delay reproductive health legislation for more than a decade, could realistically be called 'underrepresented' (a basic requirement for establishing a party list group).

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