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Though ultimately incorrect, the ancient Greek philosophers blazed a conceptual trail for humankind to understand the nature of reality.
Is Eliezer Yudkowsky the same false prophet that Paul Ehrlich was?
Social media has made yelling past each other all the easier.
During the industrial era the cost of artificial light fell off a cliff — and the road to illumination was paved with ingenuity and slaughter.
We tend to assume our view of the world is objective and accurate rather than subjective and biased — which is what it really is.
It might seem petty and shallow to get upset over a bad gift, but there's often a deeper reason behind the feeling.
Memory errors may actually indicate a way in which the human cognitive system is “optimal” or “rational.”
About the project The goal of driving more progress across the world—scientifically, politically, economically, socially, etc—is one shared by many. And yet, debates about the best way to maximize progress […]
Awe-inspiring moments can be found in our daily lives, and they have surprising benefits for our health and sense of well-being.
For many people, a challenge to their worldview feels like an attack on their personal identity.
Is there an ultimate answer to the age-old question?
How many tins of beans make a stockpile, and when does a basement become a bunker?
To Einstein, nature had to be rational. But quantum physics showed us that there was not always a way to make it so.
Our huge, expanding Universe may truly be infinite. But if the set of possible quantum outcomes is also infinite, which "infinity" wins?
Arguments don’t have to be about winning or losing; they can help us build trust despite disagreeing.
We all employ heuristics to help us deal with the world. But when we make a hasty generalization, we risk making a big error in our thinking.
Philosophers Massimo Pigliucci and Greg Lopez discuss how Stoicism can help us gain perspective on our emotions and act with intention in the world.
There's no escaping the death of loved ones. But that doesn't mean we're powerless in the wake of loss.
Journaling helped Marcus Aurelius cultivate the emotional intelligence necessary to steer Rome through turbulent times.
Philosophy can focus on some dull topics. Luckily, some thinkers have spent lots of time on the philosophy of sex
To the Greek philosopher, all of our actions ultimately aim at our own pleasure.
The most celebrated genius in human history didn't just revolutionize physics, but taught many valuable lessons about living a better life.
Research suggests there's truth to regional stereotypes in the U.S. — with some caveats.
When it comes to handling our emotions, we can’t afford to be none the WISER.
Questioning isn't just a way to get the right answer — it's also a means for sustaining relationships and creative thinking.
His grandfather, a member of Oppenheimer’s atomic bomb team, foresaw the potential of nuclear energy to power cities — not destroy them.
Many people perceive the struggle to understand our Universe as a battle between science and God. But this is a false dichotomy.