Ethics

Ethics

A man sits on a chair in front of a white backdrop in a library with brick walls, wooden floor, shelves of books, and large windows.
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"It is nicer to think that you are here for some kind of reason that's written into the rules of the universe and that it all is just a happy or unhappy accident."
A person with an illustrated book as a head—pages open, filled with wavy black lines—appears to be brain reading as they stand against a plain light green background.
The technology might be much closer than you'd think.
A graphic contrasts pragmatists and purists in moral philosophy, with photos of activists and protest scenes connected by arrows labeled "progress.
History shows that progress often depends on activists at both ends of the spectrum.
A sketch of a seated, nude figure resting their chin on one hand, surrounded by dark shading and a textured background, evokes an atmosphere of philosophy horror.
Each of these stories rests on a foundation of great ideas that will scare you to death and make you think.
A person with glasses and a bald head is looking slightly to the side, centered in a green-tinted square frame.
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As AI rapidly transforms our reality and reshapes engagement with information, Professor Yuval Noah Harari urges us to pause and critically consider the implications of coexisting with non-human intelligence, emphasizing the need for responsible leadership and safeguarding our humanity.
A grayscale portrait of Caterina Fake is centered between an FDNY ambulance on the left and patterned designs with circular symbols on the right.
Venture capitalist and Flickr co-founder Caterina Fake talks to Big Think about why AI won’t make the internet better, her influences beyond tech, and more.
A group of people in ancient attire react to shadows cast on a wall, referencing Plato’s Allegory of the Cave.
Why some of philosophy’s strangest scenarios are more than mental games.
Book cover titled “Money on Your Mind: The Psychology Behind Your Financial Habits” by Vicky Reynal, featuring a modern black chaise lounge and a quote review at the top, exploring how emotions like greed shape your financial decisions.
From King Midas to Gordon Gekko, humanity has struggled to grasp greed's true nature.