The overlap between neuroscience and philosophy
How do humans resolve problems? Patricia Churchland shows us that our capacity for creative thinking helps us discover new frontiers in science and philosophy.
How do humans resolve problems? Patricia Churchland shows us that our capacity for creative thinking helps us discover new frontiers in science and philosophy.
The natural curiosity of scientists enables them to encounter mystical experiences in the various circumstances of their work. The question is: are they courageous enough to face and accept a new world view that challenges the way they were trained and educated?
Using her stories of her daily life, author Alexandra Horowitz shows us that our attention and inattention creates the reality we experience.
Art, science, and religion are but three ways we, humans, try to understand the universe. Cosmologist and particle physicist Lisa Randall explains the differences of each one.
We are blessed to re-discover this meeting of wonderful minds. As we read through this article, may we be inspired to continue learning from those who think differently from us.
Pierre Tielhard de Chardin foresaw that the entire earth will coalesce into “the living unity of a single tissue”. Was he referring to the internet, or the One Consciousness that envelopes us all?
What is information, and why is it important for our modern world? How will our definition and understanding of information help us understand who we are as human beings?
What does it mean to be human? Finding the answer to this question will determine what our future will be.
Could our conscious search for the truth enable us to discover the real meaning of our beingness?
To create new breakthroughs in scientific research, Physicist Lee Smolin believes that scientists must again engage in philosophy.