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Philosophy
Examine life’s biggest questions, from ethics to existence, with curiosity and critical thinking.
No matter how hard we try, we will never reach a final theory that unifies scientific knowledge. The very nature of science doesn't allow it.
What value does wit hold in genres defined by brute strength?
Released in 1972, "Ways of Seeing" has proven to be as worthy of study as the artistic traditions it investigates.
Far from acting as the conduits of a benevolent deity, these religious leaders threw the teachings of their own church out of the window.
Why does hearing sad music feel so good?
Universal basic income can secure basic independence for citizens, something which modern states have failed to do, argues author Louise Haagh.
We should all pause to appreciate the awe-inspiring beauty of the Universe.
When we are more focused on the good things we enjoy in life, we have more to live for.
This map of Hutterite colonies in North America says something about religion and evolution — and more precisely, speciation.
The modern antiracist movement is harming the very people it claims to help, according to the linguist John McWhorter.
Finding out we're not alone in the Universe would fundamentally change everything. Here's how we could do it.
Research shows that psilocybin leads people away from materialism and toward transcendentalism. Apparently, mushrooms teach metaphysics.
Scientific pluralism is the notion that some questions must be approached from many angles. How can we integrate these scientific models?
Using DNA from samples of extinct flowers, synthetic biologists managed to approximate long-lost floral scents.
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?
The insurmountable contrasts between their visions help explain Russia’s stunted development and hint at its destructive future.
The most unique interloper into our Solar System has a natural explanation that fits perfectly — no aliens required.
Are we really only a moment away from "The Singularity," a technological epoch that will usher in a new era in human evolution?
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.
The belief that lying is rampant in the digital age just doesn’t match the data.