Philosophy

Philosophy

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

Aerial view of people walking on a paved surface, casting long shadows behind them in bright sunlight. Most social trends aren’t what they seem
Our minds crave simple, linear narratives. But society rarely follows a straight line.
Abstract digital artwork featuring concentric blue circles, lines, and green geometric shapes over a dark blue and black textured background, evoking a sense of vibe physics within its captivating composition. Why “vibe physics” is the ultimate example of AI slop
The conversation you're having with an LLM about groundbreaking new ideas in theoretical physics is completely meritless. Here's why.
5000 exoplanets 5 big unanswered questions about the origin of life
Somewhere, at some point in the history of our Universe, life arose. We're evidence of that here on Earth, but many big puzzles remain.
Illustration of a brain with highlighted regions overlaid on a close-up image of blue synapses and neurons, representing neural communication.
3 min
How and why your memories shift over time, explained by neuroscience 
Your brain changes when you experience something, and it changes again when you remember it. Two neuroscientists explain what that means for memory, perception, and identity.
Unlikely Collaborators
Vintage illustration of a human head in profile with labeled sections of the brain, representing different personality traits and mental faculties.
3 min
This one essential trait begins shaping us seconds after birth
What if emotional regulation isn’t just a trait, but a skill parents and teachers can help develop? Ethan Kross reveals what science says about shaping young minds.
Full moon over a city skyline at night, high-rise buildings aglow and lights reflecting on the calm water—a scene that inspires 5 science lessons about the moon's impact on our world. 5 science facts that come from simply watching the Moon
Even just by examining the Moon with the unaided eye, we can learn an incredible amount about the Moon, Earth, and more.
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What 85 years of research says is the real key to happiness
“We can make ourselves more likely to be happy by building a life that includes the conditions that make for happiness.”