philosophy - Snipette

Perception

Octopus Dreams

Unless they tell us, how can we know what someone else feels—or if they feel anything at all?

immortality

Waiting for Immortality

Will it be God or science which finally allows us to live forever? Perhaps time, and patience, will tell.

Language

Purely out of Language

Language can influence the way you think. But do robots think?

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The Predation Problem

Is saving animals from predators morally justified?

Mind without Brain

A Reflected Mind

Figuratively speaking, the mind is the reflection the brain sees when it looks in the mirror.

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A Man of Contentment

Does satisfaction depend on what you have—or on how you think about it?

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God, the Artist

Computer-generated art comes from data. But where does human art come from?

Mind without Brain

A Conscious Start

Did consciousness arise from the physical world—or was it the other way round? Here's what (and how) we think today.

Mind without Brain

Projected Minds

Is the mind different than the brain? And what does that mean for dreams, imagination, and immortality?

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Designer Babies

If you could, would you design your next baby with enhanced intellectual, sporting and artistic abilities?

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The New Horizons Meteor

What will aliens think of the messages we leave for them?

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Promised Afterlife

Everyone wants to live forever. Is that what made religions so popular?

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The Fate of Oedipus

What can the ancient Greek myth tell us about our own understanding of fate?

gardening

What is a Weed?

One person’s weed is another person’s wildflower.

journal

Departure and Leaving

A travelogue turned etymological musing on the difference between the two words.

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What is Now?

When “mind over matter” becomes reality and consciousness reigns in play with time.

Aliens

Intelligence Not Found

We haven’t yet found alien intelligence. Whether we do or not has profound implications for our future on Earth.

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Paleontology and Philosophy

Are they really that different? It’s all about context.

Mind without Brain

Could a conscious mind exist without a human brain? If not, then what about your robot, your pet dog, your soul and your God?

$Do the Math$

mathematics

Do the Math

Is mathematics really an abstract academic subject? Actually, it’s all around us.

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Never Say Die

There are so many ways to be immortal. Which one works for you?

Education

Competition Scam

Competition isn't always fair. Here are some alternatives.

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Reality Check

I think, therefore I am. But there are those that suggest you are not who you think you are.

social-media

Uplifted, not Addicted

Leave me alone with my phone

poetry

Mind in the Machine

Master or slave?