Philosophy

Philosophy

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

About the project The goal of driving more progress across the world—scientifically, politically, economically, socially, etc—is one shared by many. And yet, debates about the best way to maximize progress […]
coronation
Televising the coronation was thought to be an affront to the dignity of the event.
For decades, the Communist Party of China has relied on reeducation camps to reform "parasites" and persuade people to support the communist cause.
A white virtual reality headset on a white background.
The Metaverse could be the most dangerous tool of persuasion humanity has ever created.
wabi sabi
Perfectionism is on the rise, and its consequences for mental health can be devastating. The Japanese philosophy of "wabi sabi" can help.
ai physics
An average undergraduate student in physics is better than the AI.
conjoined twins
The separation of conjoined twins is fraught with stomach-churning biomedical and ethical challenges.
how big is the universe
You would think that with all our technology, like the James Webb Space Telescope, we would know how big the Universe is. But we don't.
heavy neutral atom
No matter how good our measurement devices get, certain quantum properties always possess an inherent uncertainty. Can we figure out why?
Passengers zooming by in subway.
Creativity and achievement require balancing hard work with the restful power of calm.
The Industrial Revolution changed music forever, thanks to a combination of technological advances and clever entrepreneurs.
movies
Netflix might have something to do with it.
Following the advent of human space flight, NASA began naming missions after children of Zeus.
multiverse
Each of us carries our own version of the Multiverse in our heads.
consciousness
At a fundamental level, only a few particles and forces govern all of reality. How do their combinations create human consciousness?