Philosophy
A Light in the Dark: Finding the Good in the Natural World
Is it absurd to think that science can inform our values?
How ‘Tiny Shortcuts’ Are Poisoning Science
Seemingly harmless data tweaks are undermining the integrity of the entire field. We must define the problem to prevent it
Doing Science and Philosophy On Drugs
Justin Smith-Ruiu takes a philosophical and first-person look at psychedelics
The Pretense of Political Debate
Grandstanding acts of persuasion restrict free speech and real learning. Just ask Socrates.
What Is Intelligence?
At a church in Italy, we sought to shed an old definition for one that could save us
Was Jesus a Shaman?
Three questions for Manvir Singh, author of Shamanism: The Timeless Religion
The Philosophy of Tyranny
What a formative period in Plato's life tells us about US politics today
People Really Want to Be Good
Good motivations for altruistic acts are cross-culturally pervasive
Your Mind Is Part of the Ecosystem
Recognizing the link between mental and ecological health can change how we relate to the world and ourselves
Hope Catches a Tailwind
Dona Bertarelli brings her intimate knowledge of the high seas to advocate for conserving ocean ecosystems











