Words of Wisdom — April 14, 2014 Galileo on Learning bigthinkeditor Copy a link to the article entitled http://Galileo%20on%20Learning Share Galileo on Learning on Facebook Share Galileo on Learning on Twitter (X) Share Galileo on Learning on LinkedIn “We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.”— Galileo Galilei
The Future Philosopher Nick Bostrom’s predictions on life in an AI utopia Big Think recently spoke with Nick Bostrom about how humans might find fulfillment in a post-scarcity world.
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Thinking Everyday Philosophy: “Should I disinvite my bigoted friend from group trips?” You've got to know when to fight and when to laugh.
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Surprising Science “Blood Moon” Lunar Eclipse April 15th 2am EDT On April 15th, starting at 2am EDT, if you’re in North America be sure to go outside and marvel at the “blood moon.” NASA provided a helpful video (below) to […]