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Philosophy
Examine life’s biggest questions, from ethics to existence, with curiosity and critical thinking.
On the largest of cosmic scales, the Universe is expanding. But it isn't all-or-nothing everywhere, as "collapse" is also part of the story.
Physicists have increasingly begun to view life as information-processing "states of matter" that require special consideration.
From the explosions themselves to their unique and vibrant colors, the fireworks displays we adore require quantum physics.
“Isn’t it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?”
A golden new era of business is within our reach — provided that we harness AI's potential while mitigating the risks.
Architecture in the age of AI — argues professor Nayef Al-Rodhan — should embed philosophical inquiry in its transdisciplinary toolkit.
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“Happiness is NOT about feelings.” Harvard happiness expert Arthur Brooks debunks the biggest myths about humanity’s most sought-after state, and explains how to actually get it.
Is a repressed memory always so bad?
Take a seat. Take a breath. Take a break.
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“We control nothing but influence everything.” Political scientist Brian Klaas on how every decision we make – both massive and miniscule – shapes our futures.
Cody Delistraty explores if laughter can help alleviate the physical symptoms of grief.
Our “embodied minds” suggest an eventual escape from mortality via computer is unlikely.
Is there a force keeping humanity in check?
Rhetorical mastery is within everyone’s reach — equipped with some basic techniques you can rock it like Aristotle.
ATD 2024 challenged us to make moments of recovery part of our daily practice. Here's how each keynote speaker advised finding that balance.
Traveling back in time is a staple of science fiction movies. But according to Einstein, it's a physical possibility that's truly allowed.
A researcher weighs in on who’s accountable, when and why, in the eyes of the law — and whether the measures work as intended.
Almost 100 years ago, an asymmetric pathology led Dirac to postulate the positron. A similar pathology could lead us to supersymmetry.
Neuroscientist Christof Koch on human minds, AI, and bacteria.
Should social media platforms have the right to decide what speech to allow online? Should the government?