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…
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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…
Getting to know your Bisons: Recent and past history of the eight Bison spectator sports
The University of Manitoba is a proud member of the Canada West conference, one of four major conferences that make up Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS),…
Science groups on campus: W.I.S.E, Let’s Talk Science and the U of M Science students Association (SSA)
Many science-based, student-oriented campus community groups are eagerly awaiting a fresh inrush of new members! W.I.S.E. Kid-Netic Energy (Women in Science and Engineering) Where: Engineering…
UMSU has got your back: Take advantage of your students’ union
UMSU president Bilan Arte said that students often ask her what the role of a students’ union actually is. According to Arte, “a students’ union…
An incredibly brief history of the University of Manitoba: From creation to now, in the blink of an eye
So you’re an eager new university student bursting at the seams with a childlike sense of wonder and curiosity. By now you’ve been to your…
All About Asper: Student groups at the school of business
The largest student group stemming from the Asper School of Business is the Commerce Students’ Association (CSA), which includes all 1,600 students of the faculty….
Rubbing elbows with other artists students: Get involved with SOFA!
My experience in the School of Fine Art at the University of Manitoba was pretty dull until I got involved with the School of Fine…