Philosophy

Philosophy

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

A post-career world with a desk holding a laptop and hand holding a pen.
In work and life, the rules of success are being redefined.
An ufo flying over a forest.
12mins
There are a few theories as to why we’ve never found other intelligent life in our Universe. Physicist Brian Cox walks us through them.
LL Orionis bow shock nebula
The laws of physics don't prefer matter over antimatter. So how can we be certain that distant stars & galaxies aren't made of antimatter?
An older man pondering with his hand on his chin, contemplating effective altruism.
8mins
Effective altruism isn’t just for the rich. Philosopher Peter Singer shares how we can all be better at doing “good.”
Two enigmatic jellyfish dancing in the dark.
The best answer we have is, "Life is matter with intentionality."
A model of a temple inspired by Herostratus.
His crime was so great, he was not only sentenced to death but his name was to be erased from memory.
A diagram of the solar system with the sun, earth, and uranus.
How can you maximize the amount of love and happiness in your life? One of history's greatest scientists found the answer: with math.
A Chinese philosophy book with open pages.
Dive into China's profound intellectual legacy through five seminal texts that have shaped millennia of thought.
A group of people sitting around a desk signing papers during a Kinsey study.
There are issues with Kinsey's data, but his books revolutionized Americans' thinking about sex and sexuality.
A man in a suit is pointing his finger at a yellow background, referencing string theory.
6mins
If Einstein couldn’t solve the theory of everything, could anyone? Physicist Michio Kaku explains what it would take.
An alpha male in a suit sitting in a chair.
Successful alpha leadership is more about caring and healing than dog-eat-dog supremacy.
An artist's impression of a group of planets in space detected via the doppler method.
Finding a tiny planet around bright stars dozens or hundreds of light-years from Earth is extremely difficult.
An image of a woman's eye exhibiting signs of amygdala hijack.
The amygdala can hijack your brain's response if it recognizes past trauma in a current situation. To regain control, simply press pause.
A black and white photo of a branch with moss on it, featuring mushrooms.
The world is facing many crises, and we should look to natural interdependence and ancient wisdom as we explore science for solutions.
A wake up call for America during World War I.
Still, the author's main argument wasn't totally discredited.
Black and yellow halftone illustration of a smiling woman with wavy hair, shown from the shoulders up, in a vintage pop art style.
6mins
From marketing to social media, today’s world preys on your values. Here’s how to reclaim them and find true happiness.