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- A nice Philosophy of Mind summary
- The power of categorical logic
- What exactly is the scientific method and why do so many people get it wrong?
- Paralympic athletes faster than olympic athletes — what does this tell us about difference?
- Logic: if + then = why? How can we understand the power of logic?
- How do we ensure we are exposed to new ideas? A parody with bite.
- A Life of Meaning (Reason Not Required) – What is the nature of our relationship with reason?
- Can you name this cognitive bias?
- By what measures can we value human life?
- Teaching philosophy improves standardised scores
- Are we in control of our own decisions?
- Neuroscience and education: myths and messages
- Free will is not as free as we think – and that’s ok.
- Where’s the Proof in Pseudoscience?
- Science in the lead?
RANDOM POSTS
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- Internet Encylopedia of Philosophy
- A Wonderful Piece of Pseudoscience in Advertising
- Why should I respect oppressive religions?
- Sex, brains, robots and Buddhism: looking for free will
- International Baccalaureate Theory of Knowledge essay titles
- Society vs the Family - religious beliefs and medical need
- Australia is just like Switzerland
- The Tools of Critical Thinking
- Language as a Window into Human Nature
- Monkeys given Huntington's for study
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Philosopher’s Zone
NYTimes – The Stone
Philosophy Now
RSA Animate
- The Green Corridors Initiative
- Governance governing government
- Why print money when we can print wealth?
- Building a resilient health and care system
- We'll always have Paris?
- Experimentation and equity in global cities
- Technology-enabled deliberative democracy
- Healthier placemaking
- Creating a sovereign wealth fund in Wolverhampton
- Economic recovery and climate action
Scientific American – Mind and Brain
- Asexuality Research Has Reached New Heights. What Are We Learning?
- Political Ads Can Target Your Personality. Here's What Could Go Wrong
- Why Writing by Hand Is Better for Memory and Learning
- People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome May Have an "Exhausted" Immune System
- How to Close the 'Orgasm Gap' for Heterosexual Couples
- Virtual Bar Scenes Are a New Tool to Study Why People Commit Crimes in the Heat of the Moment
- Anger Can Help You Meet Your Goals
- How Sleep Engineering Could Help Heal the Brain
- Dominatrices Are Showing People How to Have Rough Sex Safely
- Farmers in Crisis, Long Overlooked, Are Finally Getting Mental Health Support
TED talks
- How to live with economic doomsaying | Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak
- Your invitation to help build a sustainable future | Jim Snabe
- Let your garden grow wild | Rebecca McMackin
- Why don't we have better robots yet? | Ken Goldberg
- 3 steps to better connect with your fellow humans | Amber Cabral
- How business leaders can renew democracy | Daniella Ballou-Aares
- How to choose clothes for longevity, not the landfill | Diarra Bousso
- AI and the paradox of self-replacing workers | Madison Mohns
- 5 lessons on happiness — from pop fame to poisonous snakes | Mike Posner
- Dear fellow refugees, here's how I found resilience | Chantale Zuzi Leader
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