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Philosophy
Examine life’s biggest questions, from ethics to existence, with curiosity and critical thinking.
10 min
“You can be aware of sadness from a point of view that is not merely sad, and you can be aware of fear from a point of view that's not merely afraid.”
Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Sikh American scholar and historian Simran Jeet Singh on helping kids imagine — and create — a more empathetic world.
John Templeton Foundation
A conversation with neuroscientist Erik Hoel about the future of consciousness research.
"For many people, the idea that consciousness is a set of tricks is offensive," the late philosopher told Big Think in 2012. "I think that's a prime mistake."
These expert-recommended books try to answer the questions of consciousness, from its fundamental nature to its role in human experience and the natural world.