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Will AI take over the world? Featuring Kyle Polich, the Dataskeptic

Will AI take over the world? Featuring Kyle Polich, the Dataskeptic

So, in terms of sentience and sapience, do you think that current AI, as it is now, has either of those aspects?

Kyle Polich: As of April 14th, no, not at all.

Rational Perspective, skepticism, Science, TechAbhijit ChandaJune 29, 2025AI, Artificial intelligence, dataskeptic, machine learning, large language models, chatgpt, llm, g m ai, g ai, ai world domination, ai takeover theoryComment

An Indian Atheist on Hinduism: Vimoh on Karma, Castes, and how to be a better atheist in India

An Indian Atheist on Hinduism: Vimoh on Karma, Castes, and how to be a better atheist in India

This is my interview with an atheist podcaster and Youtuber Vimoh or Vijayendra Mohanty. He discusses his story of becoming an atheist and his perspective on the Hindu religion. We also discuss some handy tips on discussing Hinduism with believers and the books you should read as an atheist to be more informed about Hinduism.

Atheism, Human Rights, Rational Perspective, Religion, InterviewAbhijit ChandaNovember 23, 2022vijayendra mohanty vimoh podcast, vimoh podcast, vijayendra mohanty, amous atheist in india, agnosticism in hinduism, Indian atheist, hinduism, caste discrimination, karma, charvaka atheism, hindu atheist meaning, nirishwarwad in englishComment

How I became a skeptic in 5 steps

How I became a skeptic in 5 steps

I proved myself wrong so many times, I became a sceptic.

An ex-smoker changed his mind about India’s vape ban

An ex-smoker changed his mind about India’s vape ban

I used to think the vaping ban was legit. But, I’ve looked at the evidence.

Health and Nutrition, Opinion, Rational PerspectiveAbhijit ChandaNovember 5, 2019vape india, vape ban, vaping articles, e-cigarette dangers, is juul bad for you, is vaping bad for youComment

What is Evidence? Part 2: Anecdotal Evidence

What is Evidence? Part 2: Anecdotal Evidence

Anecdotal evidence is weak AF, and for good reason too.

Rational Perspective, skepticism, Alternative Medicine, ScienceAbhijit ChandaJuly 31, 2019anecdote, logical fallacies, anecdotal definition, anecdotal fallacy definition, anecdotal evidence psychology, empirical vs anecdotal evidence, opposite of anecdotal evidence, anecdotal evidence definitionComment

Does Science know everything? (Updated)

Does Science know everything? (Updated)

An age-old comment to defend unscientific ideas needs to meet its end.

Science, Religion, Rational Perspective, skepticismAbhijit ChandaJune 30, 2019define informal fallacy, science fallacy, the fallacy of scientific consensus, god of the gaps, scientific method, nature of scienceComment

Opinion: India's Space Force – ASAT and what the fuss is all about

Opinion: India's Space Force – ASAT and what the fuss is all about

Was the Indian ASAT project or “Mission Shakti” cool or crap?

Opinion, Politics, Rational PerspectiveAbhijit ChandaApril 3, 2019anti satellite ballistic missile, ASAT, bridenstine, India, ISRO, mission shakti, narendra modi, Prime Minister, space debrisComment

The Rationable Podcast has arrived!

The Rationable Podcast has arrived!

This is a big day indeed! The podcast I've been planning and working on for ages is finally live!

Rational PerspectiveAbhijit ChandaMarch 13, 2019science podcast Comments

After Section 377: The road ahead for India's LGBTQ+ Community

After Section 377: The road ahead for India's LGBTQ+ Community

You can make a difference. You can help make India a safer place for the LGBT+ community. Here’s how.

Human Rights, Rational Perspective, Social ActivismAbhijit ChandaSeptember 25, 2018gay rights, section 377 supreme court judgement, section 377 verdict, problems faced by lgbt in india, articles on lgbt in india, articles on section 377Comment