A less well-known facet of de Beauvoir’s philosophy, particularly relevant today, is her political activism.
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The result validate Einstein on a whole new scale, and pose serious problems for alternative, modified theories of gravity. In 1915, Albert Einstein put forth a new theory of gravity: General […]
How much money does it take to be happy? How much is too much? These philosophers have a lot to say about money and how it relates to the good life.
The persistent dream of a “gay utopia” is one of the constants in gay and lesbian historical imaginings over the last 200 years. But is it real?
If the neural crest hypothesis is correct, humans are the first domesticated animals. But who, or what, tamed us?
Trying to understand California aflame.
Have you heard the one about the U.S. Open and Yom Kippur? You’re about to.
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Is life worse or better than non-existence? And if it is, who is judging? Welcome to anti-natalism, a small but lively corner of philosophy.
In line with his own ingrained assumptions, the standard ones of Victorian England, Darwin maintained that female inferiority is an inescapable consequence of nature.
And if we did, what would happen if you fell in? Out in the countryside of rural America, you can find all sorts of attractions that are too-good-to-be-true. One of the […]
A new startup has a method for preserving a brain’s memories when it’s frozen for future uploading.
The myths and legends of the Amazons are fascinating and telling of the Greek culture they enthralled and through them, our own culture as well.
The question isn’t “are you happy”… but rather “what kind of happy are you”?
There are only two perfect numbers that fit on the calendar: 6 and 28, making June 28th Perfect Number Day. Find out what makes a number perfect, and why they matter. […]
Why does America confuse fantasy for reality, in pop culture and in politics? Kurt Andersen can pinpoint the moment it happened.
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Can female nudity ever be empowering?
There’s a big reason no one, not even Stephen Hawking, could fill Carl Sagan’s shoes. Everyone has a unique story to tell. For scientists, that story is one that usually only […]
From millions of miles to millions of light years, there’s nothing else that leaves trails like this. When you point your telescope at the distant Universe, observing a faint, massive object […]
There’s only one guy on this whole planet who’s done both. He tells us what it’s like to experience two of the most extreme feats.
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In her book, The Power of Meaning, Emily Esfahani Smith details the four pillars of meaning, arguing that they’re much more important than chasing happiness.
The internet and social media have made persuasive appeals more powerful than ever before.
But there are resources, tips, and telltale signs to keep you from being duped. “Some people think that the truth can be hidden with a little cover-up and decoration. But as […]
The eccentric millionaire has been offered bribes and gotten death threats. Yet, he holds steadfast, as this remarkable treasure hunt stands as his legacy.
If you haven’t finished your holiday shopping yet, consider these 10 gifts, good any time of year! One of the hardest things when it comes to holiday shopping is to find […]
What’s the difference between VR and AR? Find out what they are and what these emerging technologies are being used for around the world.
Sometimes single words contain whole worlds. Here are some of the best.
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When we are asked to check a sex-identity box on a bureaucratic form, what definition of sex is being invoked and to what end?
In the 1970s, the Australian moral philosopher Peter Singer began to argue that it is ethical to give parents the option to euthanise infants with disabilities.
Sure, we found the Higgs Boson at the LHC earlier this decade. But what else has, and more importantly, hasn’t turned up? It’s now just over five years since the two […]
What do you make of the image above? Day Glow slippers under a black light? Colorful sleeping bags for a trio of Minions? March of the Radioactive Penguins? Of course, it’s none of the above.