The “evil” machine: An expression of our fears
“At times, we forget the magnitude of the havoc we can wreak by off-loading our minds onto super-intelligent machines, that is, until they run away…
2012
Constructing a monster
Do enough shopping for little nieces and nephews and you’ll eventually stumble upon a toy kit from the Melissa and Doug line called Make-Your-Own Monster…
How evil is a socially constructed concept: Evil across societies
Everyone takes evil for granted. We tend to see things as either inherently or objectively evil. The age-old debate of good versus evil often comes…
The study of evil: U of M course deals with the tough topic of evil
You might not think that evil or the moralistic struggle between good and evil would play a role in a university classroom setting, where a…
Environmentally conscious students rewarded with closer parking
In a move to ease traffic congestion on campus and promote sustainable transportation, the University of Manitoba’s parking services has introduced parking spaces designated specifically…
Some fear human rights at risk with terrorism bills
The House of Commons began debates on two anti-terrorism bills on Oct. 15, which had first been introduced after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001,…
New wave of Trudeaumania strikes Winnipeg
Manitoban Liberals came out en masse on Oct. 20 to attend a rally where Justin Trudeau discussed his newly announced bid for the leadership of…
Going Deep with Jodie Layne
Orgasms are awesome: Part 3 So, I think by now you get the point that orgasms are awesome. The way that our bodies and minds…
Q&A and D&D
In one week, Dean “the Deaner” Murdoch—yes, the Deaner of FUBAR—and his band, Nightseeker, will be bringing their sozzled brand of rock and roll to…
Crooning, shouting, yodeling, and snorting
Out the Door is Montreal rockabilly/country sensation Bloodshot Bill’s second release available through Transistor 66, Winnipeg’s leading rock and roll powerhouse, and about his millionth…