Christian Smith

Aurora

Multimedia Reporter at Florence Morning News

Reporter @ Aurora Beacon-News | Covering Aurora-area crime & fire, Kane County government, Indian Prairie School District 204 | He / Him

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The Key Lesson of My Book: Don't Underestimate 'Deep Culture'

1 month ago | christianitytoday.com | Christian Smith

Christian Smith responds to CT's reviews of Why Religion Went Obsolete. Of all the themes I stress in Why Religion Went Obsolete, the importance of "deep culture" is among the most fundamental. Whether we're analyzing the sociological data of religious decline, examining the broader intellectual currents in play, or charting possible responses, we shouldn't underestimate the sheer weight of the cultural forces pushing millennials and Gen Zers away from traditional forms of faith.
[Job Ad] MATS is hiring! — LessWrong

Oct 8, 2024 | lesswrong.com | Laura Vaughan |Christian Smith |Ryan Kidd

If you are interested in supporting the development of research projects and researchers in AI safety, the MATS team is currently hiring for Community Manager, Research Manager, and Operations Generalist roles and would love to hear from you. Please apply by Nov 3 to join our team for the Winter 2024-25 Program over the period of Dec 9-Apr 11. Most open roles have the possibility of long-term extension depending on performance and program needs.
Finding companions in loss

Jul 30, 2024 | thetablet.co.uk | Christian Smith

“To comfort all those who mourn and to give them for ashes a garland; for mourning robe, the oil of gladness.” (Isaiah 61:3)Sometimes our lives demand not gentle steps, but quantum leaps in faith as we are thrown into uncharted territory and have to confront significant changes in our lives. Some of those changes are manageable and bring joy and fulfilment; others are devastating and bring sadness and disruption.
MATS Winter 2023-24 Retrospective — LessWrong

May 10, 2024 | lesswrong.com | Ryan Kidd |Laura Vaughan |Christian Smith |McKenna Fitzgerald

Co-Authors: @Rocket, @Ryan Kidd, @LauraVaughan, @McKennaFitzgerald, @Christian Smith, @Juan Gil, @Henry SleightThe ML Alignment & Theory Scholars program (MATS) is an education and research mentorship program for researchers entering the field of AI safety. This winter, we held the fifth iteration of the MATS program, in which 63 scholars received mentorship from 20 research mentors.
State awards $2.8 million grant for new Batavia community center

Jan 29, 2024 | chicagotribune.com | Christian Smith

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $2.8 million grant to the Batavia Park District for a new downtown community center. The department announced on Jan. 10 that the state funds will come from the Park and Recreational Facility Construction, or PARC, grant program. The Batavia Park District will put the funds toward the construction of the Patrick J.
City of Florence waiting on $19 million in potential funding

Dec 28, 2023 | scnow.com | Christian Smith

FLORENCE, S.C. — The city is waiting on around $19 million in potential grant funding to improve recreation and infrastructure. City staff members presented the figures at a business development committee meeting on Dec. 6, which was called because committee members wanted to know which of the grants that the city previously applied for had been approved and which were still under consideration.
Lynches River County Park to update splash pad

Dec 28, 2023 | scnow.com | Christian Smith

COWARD, S.C. — Lynches River County Park will be updating its splash pad and adding two new disc golf courses in what its superintendent called an “unprecedented” time for the park. The two projects join other ongoing projects in the park to add equestrian amenities, change its existing campground and add a new, RV-friendly campground. The park’s splash pad was inoperable for most of the summer because of technical problems, and park management found it was unable to be fixed.
Advantage Academy gets new culinary kitchen, renovations

Dec 28, 2023 | scnow.com | Christian Smith

FLORENCE, S.C. — Advantage Academy, Florence 1 Schools’ career academy, invested $1 million in a new kitchen and other upgrades to its facilities. The new kitchen improves considerably over the program’s previous kitchen, which had few places for students to actually cook. Facility upgrades included a new EMS simulator that lets students see what it’s like to work in an ambulance hands-on.
Florence WWII veteran turns 100

Dec 26, 2023 | scnow.com | Christian Smith

FLORENCE, S.C. — Ellison Outen, a veteran of World War II who nearly starved to death in a German prisoner of war camp, turned 100 years old on Saturday. A party was thrown for him by the staff of Veteran Village, where Outen is a resident. When he spoke with the Morning News about the occasion on Nov. 29, he said he was very excited to see his friends. “I prayed that I’d reach 100. It’s real special to me,” he said. “I thank the Lord.
Florence County Council pledges $5 million to battery plant

Dec 23, 2023 | scnow.com | Christian Smith

FLORENCE, S.C. — The Florence County Council has pledged an additional $5 million to help build the infrastructure for the expanding electric-car-battery currently under construction. The grant comes two days after AESC, a world-leading electric vehicle battery technology company based in Japan, announced it would be raising its investment in the Florence County factory to over a billion dollars.