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What About Knowledge That No Longer Knows What It Is For?

Knowledge and education have become distorted by managerial frameworks, leading to a superficial understanding of their true purpose and value.
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4 hours ago
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Is the Household Obsolete? Charlotte Perkins Gilman on Economy, Androcentrism, and the Socialization of Care

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4 hours ago
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Is the Household Obsolete? Charlotte Perkins Gilman on Economy, Androcentrism, and the Socialization of Care

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fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The Leadership Skill That's Quietly Fading in the Age of AI

AI-driven efficiency risks diminishing deep thinking, leading to a loss of original understanding and nuanced insight among leaders.
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fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Nobody Carries AI's Thinking With Affection

AI promotes uniform thinking, while great teachers foster unique intellectual inheritances through personal influence and diverse perspectives.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I'm deathly afraid': what is digital spirituality leading us toward?

Jim Pu'u's journey with AI led to profound self-discovery and spiritual insights, transforming his understanding of love and abundance.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

This is 160-million-year-old Jurassic clay': inside Es Devlin's bid to reshape AI ethics through pottery

Es Devlin's conference blends art, AI, and spirituality, fostering dialogue among diverse participants in a creative, hands-on environment.
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fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The Leadership Skill That's Quietly Fading in the Age of AI

AI-driven efficiency risks diminishing deep thinking, leading to a loss of original understanding and nuanced insight among leaders.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Nobody Carries AI's Thinking With Affection

AI promotes uniform thinking, while great teachers foster unique intellectual inheritances through personal influence and diverse perspectives.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I'm deathly afraid': what is digital spirituality leading us toward?

Jim Pu'u's journey with AI led to profound self-discovery and spiritual insights, transforming his understanding of love and abundance.
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fromFast Company
21 hours ago
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Twenty seconds to approve a military strike; 1.2 seconds to deny a health insurance claim. The human is in the AI loop. Humanity is not

fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
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The Architecture of the Void

AI generates language without lived experience, leading to a disconnect between expression and understanding.
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fromThe Nation
1 day ago

What Is Artificial Intelligence Anyway?

Artificial intelligence presents complex challenges and paradoxes that require careful, ethical consideration and understanding of its social implications.
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fromFast Company
21 hours ago

Twenty seconds to approve a military strike; 1.2 seconds to deny a health insurance claim. The human is in the AI loop. Humanity is not

Artificial intelligence significantly accelerates decision-making in military and business contexts, but human oversight may be minimal and ineffective.
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fromPhilosophynow
6 days ago

The Prayer the Machine Cannot Pray

Medieval Islamic philosophy provides insights into understanding consciousness and its relation to artificial intelligence.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

When there was wonder in the world': why Raiders of the Lost Ark is my feelgood movie

Watching Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark provides a comforting sense of nostalgia and escapism through thrilling adventures and romanticized heroism.
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fromBig Think
1 day ago

40 years ago, "Frames of Mind" cracked open the idea of intelligence. It's not done.

Intelligence encompasses multiple distinct capacities beyond traditional IQ measurements.
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fromThe Conversation
1 day ago

What is CREC and how does it shape Pete Hegseth's religious rhetoric?

Pete Hegseth's conservative evangelical beliefs and ties to the CREC raise concerns about the influence of religious ideology in his role as Defense Secretary.
fromWarpweftandway
1 day ago

Korean Philosophy Course Resources

Our main goals include sharing educational video materials developed over the past five years with overseas institutions and scholars engaged in Asian philosophy, East Asian thought, and comparative philosophy.
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fromApaonline
1 day ago

How to Deal with Online Virtue Signaling

Virtue signaling often manifests in social media posts that aim to elevate one's moral standing without genuine commitment to the cause, leading to frustration among observers.
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fromThe Conversation
1 day ago

Philadelphia's founding years were rife with conspiracy fears about 'godless' Freemasons and the Illuminati

Conspiracy theories have evolved with technology, but their nature remains unchanged throughout U.S. history, particularly in Philadelphia's early years.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Adam Smith's invisible hand: why his ideas are still influential today

Adam Smith's 'Wealth of Nations' explains economic growth through labor productivity and market expansion, emphasizing the wealth of people over state.
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fromApaonline
4 days ago

Using the Absurd: How Erasmus Challenges His Students

Erasmus utilized humor, particularly absurdity, as a motivational tool in teaching Latin, enhancing engagement and challenging students.
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fromApaonline
4 days ago

APA Member Interview, Chloe W. Chang

Chloe Chang transitioned from business to philosophy, focusing on human existence and our relationship with AI in the digital age.
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fromThe Conversation
4 days ago

Why the manosphere has an antisemitism problem

Antisemitism is prevalent in the manosphere, with influencers promoting harmful stereotypes and conspiracy theories about Jews.
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fromNature
5 days ago

How procrastination can rob you of career fulfilment in science

Procrastination is linked to the cult of work, where identity is tied to productivity and work becomes a sacred duty.
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fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

What Is Behind the Enduring Appeal of Fascism?

Fascism thrives on societal frustration and exploits knowledge gaps, requiring civic education to resist its allure.
fromThe Conversation
5 days ago

AI's fluency in other languages hides a Western worldview that can mislead users a scholar of Indonesian society explains

The response was in Indonesian but shaped by values that centered individual autonomy over the consensus-building, social harmony and collective family dynamics that tend to matter more in Indonesian social life.
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fromBig Think
6 days ago

The flimsy case for evolving dark energy

Theoretical physicists risk falling into motivated reasoning by overly believing speculative ideas without sufficient supporting evidence.
fromPhilosophynow
6 days ago
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The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
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fromPhilosophynow
6 days ago

Philosophers on Skiing

Philosophers occasionally write about unconventional topics like buildings, food, and winter sports, expanding their focus beyond traditional themes.
fromPhilosophynow
6 days ago

The Mirror & the Flame

Attar's 'Conference of the Birds' follows a flock of souls seeking the Simorgh, symbolizing the Divine, through seven valleys, ultimately revealing the Divine as a reflection of the self in relation with others.
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fromFortune
6 days ago

The EPA just valued a human life at $0. That's not just a moral crisis - it's a market crisis | Fortune

Trump-era policies undermine trust in markets by valuing human life at zero, threatening the foundation of capitalism.
fromPhilosophynow
6 days ago

Life Sacrifice

The widespread practice of showing the Eid Al Adha slaughtering to children can desensitize them to violence, as many families take pride in this tradition.
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fromPhilosophynow
6 days ago

Islamic Law, Reform & Philosophy

Islamic law is rooted in divine sources, leading to debates on its interpretation and adaptability to modern contexts.
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fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Editorial | Celebrating the faiths we share as New Yorkers | amNewYork

Easter, Passover, and Ramadan share themes of family meals, spiritual renewal, and freedom across different faiths.
fromPhilosophynow
6 days ago

Love & Emptiness in the Sufi Tradition

Rumi argues that to love is to enter the unknown: to love is to empty the self of all self-knowledge entirely. He believes that emptiness is a paradoxical state of infinite fullness, allowing for the purest form of love and union with the divine.
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fromApaonline
6 days ago

Gratitude, Belonging, and Philosophy

"I want to look back and share two lessons I think others would benefit from hearing: (1) remember that you belong, and (2) embrace the value of philosophy, especially in trying times."
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fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Why I created a transgender Jesus for our time

Art can serve as a powerful response to the marginalization of transgender people and reclaim identities in a time of division.
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fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

The Supreme Court just handed conversion therapy a new license for violence

The Supreme Court's ruling on conversion therapy for minors is a victory for harmful practices disguised as treatment, not free speech.
fromemptywheel
6 days ago

The Anti-American Right - emptywheel

Jefferson's words on equality are often seen as self-evident, yet they fail to encompass enslaved individuals, women, and other marginalized groups, revealing a significant contradiction.
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fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

A Free Course on Karl Marx's Capital, Volume 1 from Yale University

Marx's Capital provides insights into social class struggles, the nature of money, labor exploitation, and systemic transformation challenges.
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fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

A Free Course on Karl Marx's Capital, Volume 1 from Yale University

Marx's Capital provides insights into social class struggles, the nature of money, labor exploitation, and systemic transformation challenges.
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fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

How Many Lives Does God Take in the Bible: An Investigation into a Surprisingly High Body Count

The Old Testament depicts God as both a giver and taker of life, responsible for numerous deaths and disasters.
fromWarpweftandway
1 week ago

Upcoming Collaborative Learning Events

The first event is a roundtable on "Zhuangzi: Fate, Desires, Transformation" on April 6th at 9:00am Beijing time.
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fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

Holocaust survivors in France came home to stolen apartments, looted furniture and bureaucratic hurdles

"Don't I have the right, after having suffered so much, to get my property back? Haven't I really paid enough for this war?"
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fromApaonline
6 days ago

The Risks of AI Recording Devices and Note-Taking Assistants in the Classroom

US classrooms face increasing digital authoritarianism with unchecked AI recording devices, threatening privacy and academic freedom.
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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Bible analysis uncovers clues showing scripture was written by God

A network of over 63,000 connections in the Bible suggests intricate links that some believe indicate divine authorship.
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fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

Shiite grief over attacks on Iran's sacred cities has deep historical roots

Shiite communities in South Asia mourn the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, fearing loss of holy cities and shrines amid escalating violence.
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fromApaonline
1 week ago

Let Kids Be Kids? The Ethics of Maximizing Children's Talents

Children are increasingly pushed to maximize their athletic talent from a very young age, often at the expense of social and academic development.
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fromWarpweftandway
1 week ago

Job Opening: Lecturer Position at HKUST

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology seeks a lecturer for a two-year teaching-track position in Chinese philosophy starting July 2026.
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fromApaonline
1 week ago

Dystopian Futures: Anthropic and the Department of Defense

Dystopian visions of AI's impact on society raise significant concerns about control and governance as technology advances.
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fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

Are multiverses real? An astrophysicist explains why it depends on how you define 'real'

The existence of the multiverse remains hypothetical, with no direct sensory evidence but potential indirect effects.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I don't know what God is. But the search keeps me grounded and feeling alive | Karen Rinaldi

Finding God amidst uncertainty can be a grounding practice during challenging times.
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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Therapists as Moral Educators

Therapy shapes our attention and relationships, emphasizing ethical living through habits of care and responsibility rather than mere rule-following.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The People Who Think Introspection Is Dumb

William Shatner's space experience led him to reflect on humanity's insignificance and the need to cherish life on Earth.
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Architectures of the Gaze: 25 Viewpoints for Experiencing the Landscape

Viewpoints are structures designed for observing the landscape from elevated positions. They act as devices that organize the gaze and establish a direct relationship between the body and the territory.
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fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Revisiting America's vision statement - Harvard Gazette

The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution represent a disjunction between America's vision of equality and its operational compromises.
fromApaonline
1 week ago

APA Member Interview, Christian Culak

Currently I'm working on a virtue ethics approach to the issue of whether examples of moral badness should be allowed in machine learning with artificial moral agents. Motivating the side that we should do so is of special interest to me, with a focus on actions that are not wrong yet worse than morally indifferent.
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fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

American politicians talk about persecuted Christians abroad - but here's what happens when those Christians migrate to the US

Coptic Christians face the same immigration challenges in the U.S. despite being perceived as a persecuted minority.
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fromApaonline
1 week ago

Recently Published Book Spotlight: Aesthetics and Video Games

Video games possess unique aesthetic value that challenges traditional philosophical frameworks of games and fiction.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Raphael at the MET: The sovereignty of poetry | amNewYork

Raphael's work transcends traditional poetry, revealing a profound emotional depth and a reorientation of understanding through his precise artistry.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Muskism by Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff review how Elon Musk is reshaping the world

Muskism represents a modernizing project focused on technology and self-reliance, but ultimately increases dependence on Musk's infrastructure.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

How to Believe in God

Witnessing the presence of God at a bus stop in 2011, I felt overwhelmed by something indescribably majestic, which bared my soul to a profound realization.
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fromBig Think
1 week ago

The surprising origin of modern compassion

The teachings of Jesus embedded the impulse to help strangers in need into the Western moral conscience.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

How to Make Better Decisions

Decision-making quality shapes life outcomes, with two main models: heroic-visionary and technocratic, each having significant flaws.
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

On Passover, some Sephardic Jews revisit not only the story of their ancestors, but also their Ladino language

During Passover, Jewish families gather at their tables to retell a story passed down for thousands of years, recounting the Exodus, the biblical story of the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt.
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fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Four Reasons Why Being Matters More Than Thinking

AI must align with human values, recognizing the multidimensional nature of human identity beyond mere cognitive abilities.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

American apocalypse: The end 'feels personal and imminent'

Beliefs about the world's end significantly influence attitudes toward global risks and willingness to take preventive actions.
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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Debating About the Boundary Between Pain and Suffering

Pain and suffering have a complex, interdependent relationship, where suffering can also cause pain, challenging traditional views of pain management.
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fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

'Animate': How Nonhuman and Human Minds Are Inherently Linked

Humans share traits with animals and have become disconnected, wrongly believing in our superiority over them.
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fromThe Conversation
2 weeks ago

Growing up during Sri Lanka's civil war taught me that getting along with people across divides is a virtue we can learn

Sri Lanka's rich religious diversity coexists with a history of conflict and division, particularly during the civil war from 1983 to 2009.
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fromApaonline
1 week ago

Why "Service" and "Giving Back" Get It Wrong

Fresh terminology is needed for 'service' and 'giving back' to avoid implying a moral hierarchy.
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fromThe Conversation
2 weeks ago

What an ancient devotional text means for the women of Nepal

The 'Swasthani Vrata Katha' is a devotional text central to a month-long ritual performed by Hindu women in Nepal for the goddess Swasthani.
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fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

Distracting Metaphors

Metaphors can illuminate or obscure understanding, but some, like Holocaust comparisons, can provoke discomfort and controversy.
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