Philosophy

Philosophy

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

axions
The majority of the matter in our Universe isn't made of any of the particles in the Standard Model. Could the axion save the day?
utopia
The insurmountable contrasts between their visions help explain Russia’s stunted development and hint at its destructive future.
'Oumuamua
The most unique interloper into our Solar System has a natural explanation that fits perfectly — no aliens required.
singularity
Are we really only a moment away from "The Singularity," a technological epoch that will usher in a new era in human evolution?
spooky action quantum
Many still cling to the idea that we live in a deterministic Universe, despite the nature of quantum physics. Now, the "least spooky" interpretation no longer works.
A young woman looks at her phone outside.
The belief that lying is rampant in the digital age just doesn’t match the data.
To overcome burnout, we need to change how we think about the relationship between dignity and work, argues Jonathan Malesic.
lunar eclipse
We haven't seen a partial eclipse lasting this long since 1440, and won't again until 2669. North America is perfectly positioned for 2021's.
Leon Trotsky propaganda
Although equal parts Hollywood blockbuster and Putinist propaganda, "Trotsky" still manages to capture the good, the bad, and the ugly of Russia’s revolutionary past.
The most momentous and significant events in our lives are the ones we do not see coming. Life is defined by the unforeseen.
Society-changing ideas form through a three-stage process, argues author Michael Bhaskar.
Satan
By taking Satan out of the religious context, storytellers explored the nature of sin in new ways.
Nietzsche painting
The German thinker wrote both treatises and songs. He approached each form of expression with the same level of interest.
free will
Many have argued that free will is an illusion, but science does not support that.
how many planets
Based on the atoms that they're made out of, the innermost planet should always be the densest. Here's why Earth beats Mercury, hands down.
philosophy
Even some philosophers don’t think highly of philosophy, but we need it now more than ever.
metaverse
If used improperly, the metaverse could be more divisive than social media and an insidious threat to society and even reality itself.
Squid Game is a critique of meritocracy
Winner takes all, losers die, and participants have no choice but to play.
Dostoevsky
According to literary theorist Mikhail Bakhtin, Dostoevsky's talents were on par with those of William Shakespeare.
dune
Tighten your ‘thopter seatbelts and get those worm-hooks ready: we're going to unpack the hype surrounding Dune, both the book and the movie.