Philosophy
What Counts as Consciousness
Neuroscientist Christof Koch on human minds, AI, and bacteria.
I Never Stopped Learning from Daniel Dennett
Reflections on a philosopher who believed we can solve the problem of consciousness.
10 Brilliant Insights from Daniel Dennett
A glimpse of a mind jammed to the rafters with ideas.
Attorney for the Animals, Your Honor
In memory of Steve Wise, a tireless defender of animal rights.
Audio Feature: The Puzzle of Free Will
Tune in to an exploration of one of the great quandaries in science and philosophy.
Who Speaks for the Whales?
Rights for cetaceans are not enough. They also deserve representation.
Is the Hard Problem Really So Hard?
The qualities of our experience seem impossible to describe scientifically, but maybe we’re just not thinking about them right.
Consciousness Is In Your Head. I Consulted Einstein
How the theory of relativity explains our minds.
Yes, There Is a Cure for Bullshit
The patron saint of calling BS, Harry Frankfurt, died watching his philosophy become more urgent than ever.
A Conversation with Animal Rights Pioneer Peter Singer
"Animal Liberation" is nearly 50 years old. What have we learned?
The Race to Colonize Mars Perpetuates a Dangerous Religion
We can learn about the universe without conquering it.
