One of the most characteristic aspects of modern life is an abundance of choice. Every day, we decide where we go, what we eat, what we watch, who we spend time with, and how we dress. In theory, freedom to choose is a pleasant thing: it allows us to shape our lives,...

Human history is usually viewed in retrospect as a story of progress. We assure ourselves that with every invention, discovery, or social change humanity makes, human kind moves forward, civilization learning from the mistakes of past years. Technology grows...

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has forced man to raise questions previously the sole prerogative of science fiction or philosophy. Machines are not just tools supplementing man's abilities anymore; machines are devices that have the capacity to make...