New Frontier Magazine

Dr. Aris Thorne

Senior Editor, Society & Ethics

Dr. Aris Thorne serves as the Senior Editor of Society & Ethics for New Frontier Magazine, guiding the publication's critical voice on technology policy, algorithmic bias, and digital sociology. In his long-form essays, he ensures that the critical questions of "why" and "should we" are explored alongside the "how" and "can we" of scientific breakthroughs. By blending the history of science with the philosophy of technology, his writing provides readers with deep intellectual rigor on the risks and responsibilities of innovation.

Expertise

Artificial Intelligence EthicsTechnology Policy & GovernanceBioethicsHistory of ScienceAlgorithmic BiasDigital SociologyPhilosophy of Technology

Coverage Areas

Society & Ethics
AI Governance and Regulation
Long-term Technological Risk

Latest Articles

What a Free MRI Review at Disc Centers of America - Spring Can Help You Discuss
Biotech & Health

What a Free MRI Review at Disc Centers of America - Spring Can Help You Discuss

Living with chronic back or neck pain often means navigating a confusing landscape of medical advice and imaging reports. For many, an MRI can feel like the final word, but it frequently raises more questions than it ans…

Sponsored by Spring Disc Center · Jul 16, 2026 · 4 min read

Why N52 Magnets Matter in the Best Magnetic Golf Towel Systems: Aiming Fluid Golf’s Magna-Anchor™ Explained
Tech Today

Why N52 Magnets Matter in the Best Magnetic Golf Towel Systems: Aiming Fluid Golf’s Magna-Anchor™ Explained

Aiming Fluid Golf's Magna-Anchor™ magnetic golf towel uses an N52-grade neodymium magnet system to address real-round retention challenges posed by vibrations, sliding forces, and movement during a game. The system focuses on making towel access more reliable and improving the overall cleaning routine, rather than just raw magnet strength.

Sponsored by Aiming Fluid Golf · Jul 15, 2026 · 12 min read

Aerospace-Grade Calibration Is Changing High End Performance Tools: Where Kinetic Precision Stands
Tech Today

Aerospace-Grade Calibration Is Changing High End Performance Tools: Where Kinetic Precision Stands

For professional tradespeople and serious craftsmen, the gap between a tool's promised precision and its real-world performance can be a constant source of frustration. A tool that fails to deliver exactness is more than…

Sponsored by Kinetic Precision · Jul 13, 2026 · 5 min read

When Cosmique Labs Small-Batch Production Makes Sense For Cosmetic Brands
Biotech & Health

When Cosmique Labs Small-Batch Production Makes Sense For Cosmetic Brands

Small-batch production offers cosmetic brands a controlled step between product development and broader manufacturing, ideal for promising products not yet ready for large-scale commitment. It helps validate product performance, packaging, and formulation before significant investment.

Sponsored · Jul 9, 2026 · 5 min read

Your Guide to Getting a Self-Pay CT Scan in Las Vegas with Diagnostic Orders Direct
Biotech & Health

Your Guide to Getting a Self-Pay CT Scan in Las Vegas with Diagnostic Orders Direct

Diagnostic Orders Direct offers Las Vegas residents a simplified and transparent way to obtain self-pay CT scans by providing online diagnostic orders, bypassing traditional hurdles like long waits and confusing insurance processes. This service caters to a growing trend of patient consumerism and helps those with high-deductible health plans manage healthcare costs.

Sponsored · Jul 9, 2026 · 5 min read

Lunar Community vs. Essential vs. Professional: Which Plan Fits Your Breach Monitoring Needs?
Tech Today

Lunar Community vs. Essential vs. Professional: Which Plan Fits Your Breach Monitoring Needs?

This article outlines Lunar's breach monitoring plans: Community, Essential, and Professional, to help teams choose the right solution based on their workload. It guides users through selecting a plan that fits their needs, from basic exposure detection to advanced response and reporting capabilities.

Sponsored · Jul 7, 2026 · 6 min read

Top 5 Reasons Enterprises Choose Augusta Hitech for SAP Transformation in 2026
Tech Today

Top 5 Reasons Enterprises Choose Augusta Hitech for SAP Transformation in 2026

Augusta Hitech is a leading choice for enterprises undergoing SAP transformation in 2026, known for its focus on engineering business transformation beyond simple IT upgrades and leveraging its AI-powered Genesis Intelligence System to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Sponsored · Jul 2, 2026 · 5 min read

3 Overlooked Signs You Need Spinal Decompression from Advanced Health Chiropractic
Biotech & Health

3 Overlooked Signs You Need Spinal Decompression from Advanced Health Chiropractic

Subtle, nagging symptoms like radiating pain, persistent numbness or tingling, and chronic stiffness are often overlooked signs of spinal compression. Advanced Health Chiropractic offers non-surgical spinal decompression to address these underlying issues, providing relief without surgery.

Sponsored · Jul 2, 2026 · 4 min read

Aventon ebike equipped with large cargo panniers, showcasing its impressive hauling capacity in a dynamic urban environment.
Artificial Intelligence

Discover ebike cargo accessories for hauling

Aventon's Abound Pannier Set can haul nearly 90 pounds of cargo, with each pannier holding 44 pounds, rivaling small car trunks, according to WIRED .

Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Diverse group of hikers enjoying a sunny mountain trail, all wearing UPF 50 sun hoodies for maximum UV protection and comfort.
Artificial Intelligence

Sun Hoodies Offer Top UPF Protection for Summer Adventures

A single UPF 50 sun hoodie can block 98% of the sun's harmful rays, offering a level of consistent protection rarely achieved by sunscreen alone, according to Outdoor Research .

Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read

Diverse group of friends happily using outdoor gear like tents and backpacks during a sunny day, symbolizing savings from REI's sale.
Artificial Intelligence

REI's Fourth of July Sale offers huge savings on outdoor gear

Until July 6, 2026, REI's 4th of July Sale offers discounts up to 50 percent on outdoor gear and apparel from various brands, according to Forbes .

Jun 28, 2026 · 3 min read

A digital fortress representing LastPass under attack, with shadowy figures stealing data streams, symbolizing a major cybersecurity breach.
Artificial Intelligence

LastPass confirms breach impacting customer data

On June 11, a breach at AI business intelligence firm Klue compromised access tokens for its customers, including LastPass.

Jun 28, 2026 · 2 min read

A holographic human silhouette dissolving as data strands are erased by an AI system, representing personal data removal from online networks.
Artificial Intelligence

DeleteMe Removes Personal Data From Major Data Broker Sites

A single service, DeleteMe, removed one author's personal information from 57 data broker sites within weeks, then continued quarterly removals from 17+ more.

Jun 28, 2026 · 3 min read

Futuristic cityscape with holographic ads for Duer pants, showcasing comfort and style for urban exploration.
Artificial Intelligence

Duer's popular Wear-Everywhere Pants are now on sale

One pair of Duer's 'No Sweat Wide Leg Pants,' celebrated for comfort and versatility, is currently $79, a 47% markdown from its usual $149 price, according to Shopduer .

Jun 28, 2026 · 3 min read

Holographic displays in a futuristic store showing discounted Apple AirTags, with subtle AI patterns on screens.
Artificial Intelligence

Amazon Prime Day deals up to 45% off linger after sale

The second-generation Apple AirTags, typically resistant to discounts, are now available at a reduced price for the first time ever, even after Prime Day officially ended.

Jun 28, 2026 · 3 min read

The US Capitol building with a futuristic AI interface overlay, representing the government's approval of Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 AI model.
Artificial Intelligence

US Government Allows Anthropic to Release Claude Mythos 5 AI

After an initial block, the US government has now permitted Anthropic to release its powerful Claude Mythos 5 AI model to over 100 US institutions, including major companies and government agencies, u

Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Urgent countdown timer showing the final seconds of Amazon Prime Day, with glowing icons of Apple Watch and Samsung Frame TV representing deep discounts.
Artificial Intelligence

Prime Day Deals Vanish Tonight With Savings Up to 80% Off

As Amazon's Prime Day officially concludes tonight at 11:59 p.

Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Futuristic cityscape with glowing deal advertisements and a drone, representing the final hours of Amazon Prime Day 2026 sales.
Artificial Intelligence

Grab the best deals under $100 before Prime Day 2026 ends

The Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker, a popular health gadget, is still available for just $85 as USA Today reports Amazon Prime Day 2026 enters its final hours.

Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read

A firefighter in extreme heat struggling with focus and cognitive function while operating equipment, illustrating the impact of rising temperatures on the brain.
Artificial Intelligence

Heat Waves Impair Cognitive Function, New Study Finds

Firefighters, trained for extreme conditions, struggled to focus and control their attention after just 15 minutes of intense heat exposure, MIT Technology Review reports.

Jun 27, 2026 · 3 min read

Abstract representation of Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI, showcasing advanced coding capabilities and robust safety features in a futuristic digital environment.
Artificial Intelligence

Anthropic advances AI safety with Claude 3.5 Sonnet's new capabilities

In an internal agentic coding evaluation, Anthropic's new Claude 3.

Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read