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Do Large Language Models Think? Gleb Lisikh on Reasoning, Symbolic AI, and Propaganda Risks

Do large language models truly think, or are they probabilistic text engines—and what does this imply for truth standards, persuasion risks, medicine, and legal translation? Gleb Lisikh is a technologist and journalist serving on the… 

Where Wayward Sons Wander To and Wonder Fro

Introduction How do loosely connected online communities shape young men’s views on gender and mental health, and what does scientific analysis say about these ideas? “Gender equality is everyone’s business.”— Lakshmi Puri, former Deputy Executive… 

Building Canada’s Support System for Men and Boys: Justin Trottier and the Rise of CCMF

How is Justin Trottier and the Canadian Centre for Men and Families transforming mental health support for men and boys to address Canada’s high male suicide rate through tailored, practical, and peer-driven solutions? Justin Trottier,… 

Breaking Down Silos: Fostering Reason and Respect in a Divided World

Lloyd Hawkeye Robertson, psychologist A recent discussion among New Enlightenment Project board members has highlighted a growing breakdown in meaningful communication across societal “silos.” Groups divided by differing beliefs on divisive issues—such as Palestine, immigration,… 

The Widdowson Case: Academic Freedom, Tenure, and Institutional Censorship in Canadian Universities

Does the dismissal of Dr. Frances Widdowson from Mount Royal University signal a threat to academic freedom in Canada’s post-secondary institutions? Academic freedom includes… Freedom to express one’s opinion about the institution, its administration, and… 

It’s Time for Canada’s Census to Get Real About Religion

How does Canada’s outdated census question on religion distort public policy, and why are humanists calling for reform to reflect the country’s growing secularism? By Robert Hamilton (President, Humanist Ottawa) Let’s be honest — when was the… 

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