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Sigal Samuel

Sigal Samuel

Senior Reporter

    Latest articles by Sigal Samuel

    Future Perfect
    Israel’s crackdown on dissent will only hurt itIsrael’s crackdown on dissent will only hurt it
    Future Perfect

    Silencing criticism makes it harder for Israel’s leaders to think clearly.

    By Sigal Samuel
    World Politics
    Palestinians fear they’re being displaced permanently. Here’s why that’s logical.Palestinians fear they’re being displaced permanently. Here’s why that’s logical.
    World Politics

    In Israel, calls to expel Palestinians have become increasingly mainstream. Many believe an expulsion like the 1948 Nakba is possible.

    By Sigal Samuel
    A surprisingly radical proposal: Make people happier — not just wealthier and healthier
    Future Perfect

    We finally have good data on what makes people happy. Why are we afraid to use it?

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    AI that’s smarter than humans? Americans say a firm “no thank you.”AI that’s smarter than humans? Americans say a firm “no thank you.”
    Future Perfect

    Exclusive: 63 percent of Americans want regulation to actively prevent superintelligent AI, a new poll reveals.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    Lots of Americans are in the global 1%. A tenth of their income could transform the world.Lots of Americans are in the global 1%. A tenth of their income could transform the world.
    Future Perfect

    How people like you could wipe out extreme poverty and prevent the next pandemic.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Silicon Valley’s vision for AI? It’s religion, repackaged.
    The rise of artificial intelligence, explained

    It’s no accident — the intertwining of religion and technology is centuries old.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    A Canadian study gave $7,500 to homeless people. Here’s how they spent it.A Canadian study gave $7,500 to homeless people. Here’s how they spent it.
    Future Perfect

    The results show the power of cash transfers to reduce homelessness.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    What normal Americans — not AI companies — want for AIWhat normal Americans — not AI companies — want for AI
    Future Perfect

    Public opinion about AI can be summed up in two words: Slow. Down.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    Using AI, scientists bring Neanderthal antibiotics back from extinctionUsing AI, scientists bring Neanderthal antibiotics back from extinction
    Future Perfect

    Neanderthals are extinct. But their molecules are back and they just might save our lives.

    By Sigal Samuel
    Future Perfect
    Birds have co-opted our anti-bird weapons in a genius counterattackBirds have co-opted our anti-bird weapons in a genius counterattack
    Future Perfect

    Humans install spikes so birds will go away. Birds steal them and do this instead.

    By Sigal Samuel