philosophy
Steven Pinker Has His Reasons
The psychologist unpacks rationality and denies being a guru to the capitalist elite.
Are We Cut Out for Universal Morality?
If objective ethical values exist, we’ll have to give up tribalism to realize them.
The Universe Knows Right from Wrong
A proponent of panpsychism argues moral truth is inherent in consciousness.
What’s Missing in Pandemic Models
Philosophy is needed to put the science of COVID-19 in perspective.
Consciousness Isn’t Self-Centered
Think of consciousness like spacetime—a fundamental field that’s everywhere.
It May Not Feel Like Anything To Be an Alien
Humans may have one thing that advanced aliens don’t—consciousness.
Philosophy Is a Public Service
I design thought experiments to provoke dialogue about who and what we want to become.
The Rainforest Is Teeming with Consciousness
Our fate turns on retiring our dualist view of nature.
The Ancient Rites That Gave Birth to Religion
Sacred beliefs likely arose out of prehistoric bonding and rituals.