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One of the Most Unsettling Facts About Consciousness That Science Can’t Solve
[…] In this short fiction story, we explore a young woman’s life-long journey toward understanding emotions. Born without the ability to properly process and thus experience emotions, she is compelled to ask and answer questions like: Can emotions be fully … Continue reading
How to Tell What’s Real Online
In a world overflowing with opinions, clips, conspiracies, and AI-generated answers, how do you know what’s actually true? Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down his personal checklist for navigating the modern information landscape—yellow flags, red flags, and why evidence-based thinking matters … Continue reading
China’s Lessons for the Future of Humanity, according to Alan Macfarlane
[…] What has China taught one of Britain’s leading anthropologists? Distinguished anthropologist and historian Alan Macfarlane reflects on civilizations, AI, and what individuals can do in a rapidly changing world. […]