Greetings to all readers and subscribers, and special greetings to the paid subscribers! Please scroll down for the main topic of this newsletter. But first: The Terasem Colloquium on December 14, 2025, 10am to 1pm ET via Zoom, will explore recent developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and future prospects. The question is: Where is AI, and where is it going? Speakers: David Brin, David Orban, David Pearce, Gregory Stock, Natasha Vita-More. You are invited! Mark your calendar and stay tuned.