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Philosophy
Examine life’s biggest questions, from ethics to existence, with curiosity and critical thinking.
The anthropic principle has fascinating scientific uses, where the simple fact of our existence holds deep physical lessons. Don't abuse it!
Break into London Zoo? Illegal, but it would improve the London Circle Walk
The false assumption the Multiverse relies on is that something which exists requires an explanation.
“The very best arguments against God have been formulated by believers.”
John Templeton Foundation
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Some scientists see religion as a threat to the scientific method that should be resisted. But faith "is really asking a different set of questions," says Collins.
John Templeton Foundation
At their cores, stars can reach many millions or even billions of degrees. But even that doesn't touch the hottest of all.
Why, exactly, should you die for your child?
Here's what it means for the field.
NASA was dangerously cavalier about the dangers of the shuttle launches.
When justice isn’t tempered by something such as mercy, forgiveness, or nonviolence, efforts to make society more equitable often backfire.
John Templeton Foundation
There's an extra source of massive "stuff" in our Universe beyond what gravitation and normal matter can explain. Could light be the answer?
Commodus lived the anti-Stoic life, pursuing lust, narcissism, and self-indulgence.
Reframing life in terms of death reveals some of the biggest philosophical problems with how we think about living systems.
EV charging stations are the most widespread alternative to gas and diesel pumps. Each alternative has its own hotspots and "deserts."
One study estimated that 80% of people include “deviations” from the truth in their online profiles.
Nietzsche both wished he was as stupid as a cow so he wouldn’t have to contemplate existence, and pitied cows for being so stupid that they couldn’t contemplate existence.
It is through speaking and listening that human beings become who they are.
It is wrong to think that these three statements contradict each other. We need to see that they are all true to see that a better world is possible.