Philosophy

Philosophy

Examine life’s biggest questions, from ethics to existence, with curiosity and critical thinking.

A woman is looking at herself in a mirror.
In a psychedelic state, the relationship between your “narrative” and “minimal” selves seems to transform in unique ways.
A black and white drawing of ships flying over a city.
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a medieval airship!
A monochrome representation of a wave amidst a blue backdrop.
Individuals and organizations can maintain a strong and enduring identity by repeatedly remaking themselves.
A group of people engaging in sobremesa at a table.
Quality down time is important for relationships. Here are three practical suggestions to create more of it.
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The matter that creates black holes won't be what comes out when they evaporate. Will the black hole information paradox ever be solved?
An influential philosophy book featuring a bearded man on its portrait.
Dive into seven texts that continue to shape Western philosophy, from ancient Mesopotamia to Greece's brightest minds.
A blue background with a lot of blue lights is the worst prediction.
When it comes to predicting the energy of empty space, the two leading theories disagree by a factor of 100 googol quintillion.
A cloud over Mount Shasta with a mountain in the background.
The mountain can generate lenticular clouds, which may contribute to its supernatural reputation.
A successful man with a beard symbolizing empowerment.
“Choose not to be harmed—and you won’t feel harmed," advised Stoic philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius. He had a point.
The head of an onion is shown on a black background.
Jung thought these autonomous entities live in your unconscious mind — often at a cost.
An orange-robed monk practicing mindfulness on a stone wall.
Is mindfulness really the panacea it's touted to be, or are we glossing over some fundamental flaws?
A fractal image of an orange and yellow flower.
A relatively new interpretation of quantum mechanics asks us to reimagine the process of science itself.
An infinity symbol with colorful swirls on a joyful background.
The anxieties underpinning the Great Resignation were simmering for a long time. Here’s a solution.
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Newton thought that gravitation would happen instantly, propagating at infinite speeds. Einstein showed otherwise; gravity isn't instant.
A portrait of a man in a red coat, hinting at Copernicanism through symbolism.
Looking at our planet with post-Copernican eyes has the power to change how we relate to it and each other.
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To this day, one cult believes that Lemuria was real, and that its people left us the sacred wisdom to revive their advanced civilization.
A weird tale of realism set in The Lord of the Rings universe.
The One Ring has its own agency and sentience — and it opens up a wonderful philosophy of things beyond our comprehension.
Big bang diagram consensus crisis
There are a few clues that the Universe isn't completely adding up. Even so, the standard model of cosmology holds up stronger than ever.
A collage highlighting disinformation with a fake ear.
Philosopher Lee McIntyre discusses the dangers of disinformation, how such falsehoods spread, and what we can do about it.
A statue of justice holding scales on a blue background.
Is true equality achievable — or even desirable? Go on a journey through the strange and unsettling "Land of Justice."
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