Can quantum computers do things that standard, classical computers can't? No. But if they can calculate faster, that's quantum supremacy.
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A proponent of panpsychism argues moral truth is inherent in consciousness.
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More than a decade ago, Armenia made chess a required subject in school because it teaches kids how to think and cope with failure. The U.S. should follow suit.
Why should we rely on scientific conclusions even though they cannot be proven? A new essay offers compelling reasons.
It took a series of ingenious experiments in the 20th century to uncover some of our biggest cognitive biases.
They believe in meritocracy, yet leave their kids massive wealth.
Studying neuroscience through art.
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The state of global democracy is relatively strong — but there are clear signs of recent erosion.
Non-Western thought is vast and ancient, so why don't some consider it philosophy?
Sophia, the humanoid robot, is not just mirroring emotions; she's leading a revolution in emotional intelligence.
There is a cross-country correlation between democracy and health. Is there good evidence to suggest it is causal?
Lockdowns moved the burden of COVID from the at-risk elderly to the less-at-risk young. Does this sacrifice merit compensation?
Dedicated circuits evaluate uncertainty in the brain, preventing it from using unreliable information to make decisions.
We often assume that movement means progress and that doing something is better than doing nothing. That is often not true.
Your BS detector might not be as accurate as you think.
For many people, a challenge to their worldview feels like an attack on their personal identity.
The philosophy of sex is going through a recalibration period.
“Who is the aggressor?” That depends on which of these maps you believe.
The future of healthcare may bring powerful collaborations between AI and medical professionals.
Music is part of the human experience, which is why some philosophers have written about it. Some had wacky ideas.
Even with the best technology imaginable, you'd probably never be able to exist as a consciously aware brain in a vat.
Chronotherapeutic drug delivery aims to maximize treatment effectiveness and minimize side effects.
Research has found that words are more accurately heard when accompanied by hand gestures.
Functional complex systems arise from functional simple systems. Failing to heed this advice can and will lead to disaster.