The American Mind
The Ideas That Drive American Political Life. A Publication of the Claremont Institute.
americanmind.orgGENERATIVE AI AND FOUNDATION MODELS
Catechizing the Bots
In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, the “monster” begins as a creature whose maker abdicates his catechetical responsibility. Victor Frankenstein spends nearly two years learning how to give life to an inanimate body. But at the moment of success, when the creature finally opens his eyes, Victor is overcome with disgust and abandons him without teaching him... Read more about: Catechizing the Bots The post Catechizing the Bots appeared first on The American Mind.
WASHINGTON
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
The Democrats’ Identity Trap
On August 21, 2024, I rolled into the Indiana Dunes at the end of an 825-mile bicycle ride from Washington, D.C.—a ride that raised over $100,000 for I AM ALS, founded by former Obama White House counsel Brian Wallach. Two days before my arrival, Wallach was just a few miles away in Chicago, addressing the... Read more about: The Democrats’ Identity Trap The post The Democrats’ Identity Trap appeared first on The American Mind.
CHICAGOKANSAS
HUMAN RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES
What’s Behind the Rise of Euthanasia in the West?
On July 14—Bastille Day—the French national team lost its semi-final match against Spain at the FIFA World Cup. The very next day, France’s National Assembly voted to legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia, providing a humane way out for those who could not stomach the bitter taste of defeat. Putting aside the dark humor of the... Read more about: What’s Behind the Rise of Euthanasia in the West? The post What’s Behind the Rise of Euthanasia in the West? appeared first on The American Mind.
CANADASPAINROBERT NOZICKTHOMAS NAGEL
HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY
The Heavy Yoke of 9/11
Twenty-five years ago this morning, 2,977 people were murdered in the space of 102 minutes. Most of them had gone to work. Some had boarded an airplane. Among them were 343 New York City firemen who climbed the stairs of the World Trade Center towers while everyone else came down, knowing what that act meant.... Read more about: The Heavy Yoke of 9/11 The post The Heavy Yoke of 9/11 appeared first on The American Mind.
IRAQRIYADH
HISTORY AND ARCHAEOLOGY
America’s Youth Still Need Charlie Kirk
One year ago today, America lost Charlie Kirk. In some ways, it feels like only yesterday. At other times, it feels like a lifetime ago. Twelve months after that horrifying day, we have only begun to reckon with the scale of the loss for conservatism—and for America. To someone who ignores politics, it can be... Read more about: America’s Youth Still Need Charlie Kirk The post America’s Youth Still Need Charlie Kirk appeared first on The American Mind.
