Scotty Hendricks
Contributing Writer
Scotty Hendricks is a graduate student and long-time contributor to Big Think. He resides in Chicago.
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A philosophical debate spanning creation, free will, and a sneaky teapot.
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Dive into a realm where time, space, and even reality itself are put into question.
Is there an ultimate answer to the age-old question?
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I think, therefore I am (rich).
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