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fromConsequence
4 days ago
Music

Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of April 2025

The article explores the interconnectedness of puzzles, prose, and music, emphasizing how they reflect and shape human perception.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago
Music

Kula Shaker on making Govinda: Crowds would sing the lyrics as, Go cash your gyro gyro'

The song serves as a connection to ancient traditions and spirituality, enriching both performers and audiences.
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

APA Member Interview, Peter Alward

Peter Alward explores referential anti-realism in fiction, asserting one can discuss non-existent characters meaningfully.
fromConsequence
4 days ago
Music

Mining Metal: Best Underground Metal Albums of April 2025

The article explores the interconnectedness of puzzles, prose, and music, emphasizing how they reflect and shape human perception.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago
Music

Kula Shaker on making Govinda: Crowds would sing the lyrics as, Go cash your gyro gyro'

The song serves as a connection to ancient traditions and spirituality, enriching both performers and audiences.
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

APA Member Interview, Peter Alward

Peter Alward explores referential anti-realism in fiction, asserting one can discuss non-existent characters meaningfully.
more#music
#personal-growth
fromApaonline
7 hours ago
philosophy

Imagination, the Engine of Possibility

Imagination is essential for personal and intellectual growth, challenging cultural biases that suppress it.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Mental health

Mel Robbins's 'Let Them' philosophy doesn't always work in the workplace

The core message of 'The Let Them Theory' is about radical acceptance and prioritizing one's emotional well-being.
philosophy
fromApaonline
7 hours ago

Imagination, the Engine of Possibility

Imagination is essential for personal and intellectual growth, challenging cultural biases that suppress it.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Mental health

Mel Robbins's 'Let Them' philosophy doesn't always work in the workplace

The core message of 'The Let Them Theory' is about radical acceptance and prioritizing one's emotional well-being.
more#personal-growth
#ethics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

A.I. Can Trick You, Warns Book That Hid A.I.'s Help Writing It

Colamedici's creation of a fake philosopher to explore AI's impact on reality raises ethical concerns about authorship and digital manipulation.
fromWarpweftandway
1 day ago
philosophy

New Book: Tiwald, The Oxford Handbook of Chinese Philosophy

The Handbook of Chinese Philosophy offers a comprehensive overview of important concepts in Chinese thought, available online and in print soon.
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago
philosophy

APA Member Interview: Patrick D. Anderson

Patrick D. Anderson emphasizes the importance of questioning in philosophy as a means to foster creativity and exploration.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

A.I. Can Trick You, Warns Book That Hid A.I.'s Help Writing It

Colamedici's creation of a fake philosopher to explore AI's impact on reality raises ethical concerns about authorship and digital manipulation.
fromWarpweftandway
1 day ago
philosophy

New Book: Tiwald, The Oxford Handbook of Chinese Philosophy

The Handbook of Chinese Philosophy offers a comprehensive overview of important concepts in Chinese thought, available online and in print soon.
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago
philosophy

APA Member Interview: Patrick D. Anderson

Patrick D. Anderson emphasizes the importance of questioning in philosophy as a means to foster creativity and exploration.
more#ethics
Relationships
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Lillian Fishman on Sexual Politics and Wanting to Grow Up

The story explores the complexities of a student-professor relationship in a changing societal context.
#happiness
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Is Happiness Only for the Lucky?

Happiness can be independent of external circumstances, as exemplified by Stoic philosophy.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago
Wellness

Our Idea of Happiness Has Gotten Shallow. Here's How to Deepen It.

Happiness is depicted as a philosophical and personal pursuit, contrasting the values of acquisition versus renunciation.
fromBig Think
6 days ago
Mental health

Unhappy? Walk towards these 3 beacons, says philosophy

Happiness is complex and often mistaken for superficial expressions like smiles, while true happiness involves deeper emotional fulfillment.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Mental health

What It Means to Be "Awakened," and Why It Matters

Changing the perspective on self and others is key to discovering the meaning of life.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
Mental health

How to Know Yourself Like Socrates

Honest self-awareness leads to increased happiness, empathy, and success.
Wellness
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 days ago

Our Idea of Happiness Has Gotten Shallow. Here's How to Deepen It.

Happiness is depicted as a philosophical and personal pursuit, contrasting the values of acquisition versus renunciation.
Mental health
fromBig Think
6 days ago

Unhappy? Walk towards these 3 beacons, says philosophy

Happiness is complex and often mistaken for superficial expressions like smiles, while true happiness involves deeper emotional fulfillment.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Mental health

What It Means to Be "Awakened," and Why It Matters

Changing the perspective on self and others is key to discovering the meaning of life.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
Mental health

How to Know Yourself Like Socrates

Honest self-awareness leads to increased happiness, empathy, and success.
more#happiness
Social justice
Rights are grounded in human needs, reflecting moral and legal values.
Kant's notion of human dignity underpins the justification of rights.
Freedom is fundamentally about satisfying individual needs and dignity.
#academic-freedom
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

Introducing APA mini series: Professional Rights and Academic Freedom

The APA Mini-Series Blog aims to foster discussions on professional rights and academic freedom for philosophers.
fromApaonline
4 days ago
philosophy

Reflections on Service, the Profession, and the Graduate Student Council

Engaging in service work during grad studies can empower students and positively influence the academic profession's future.
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

Introducing APA mini series: Professional Rights and Academic Freedom

The APA Mini-Series Blog aims to foster discussions on professional rights and academic freedom for philosophers.
fromApaonline
4 days ago
philosophy

Reflections on Service, the Profession, and the Graduate Student Council

Engaging in service work during grad studies can empower students and positively influence the academic profession's future.
more#academic-freedom
#consciousness
fromNature
5 days ago
Mindfulness

Adversarial testing of global neuronal workspace and integrated information theories of consciousness - Nature

The quest to understand consciousness highlights the challenges posed by conflicting theories and the biases in empirical testing.
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Epiphenomenalism: One of philosophy's most disturbing ideas

Epiphenomenalism challenges the significance of thoughts, implying they may be inconsequential compared to our physical actions.
Philosophical inquiry reveals a disconnection between consciousness and bodily functions, focusing on the relevance of thoughts.
Mindfulness
fromNature
5 days ago

Adversarial testing of global neuronal workspace and integrated information theories of consciousness - Nature

The quest to understand consciousness highlights the challenges posed by conflicting theories and the biases in empirical testing.
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago
Mental health

Epiphenomenalism: One of philosophy's most disturbing ideas

Epiphenomenalism challenges the significance of thoughts, implying they may be inconsequential compared to our physical actions.
Philosophical inquiry reveals a disconnection between consciousness and bodily functions, focusing on the relevance of thoughts.
more#consciousness
#language
fromYogaRenew
3 weeks ago
Yoga

Language, Lineage and the Heart of Yoga Practice

Personal pronouns in yoga cues foster individual connection, offering deeper philosophical insights about identity and the self's relationship to the whole.
fromApaonline
5 days ago
philosophy

Wittgenstein and the Paradoxes at the Limits of Language

Self-referential contradictions highlight the limits of language in philosophy, as illustrated by thinkers like Wittgenstein and Kant.
fromYogaRenew
3 weeks ago
Yoga

Language, Lineage and the Heart of Yoga Practice

Personal pronouns in yoga cues foster individual connection, offering deeper philosophical insights about identity and the self's relationship to the whole.
fromApaonline
5 days ago
philosophy

Wittgenstein and the Paradoxes at the Limits of Language

Self-referential contradictions highlight the limits of language in philosophy, as illustrated by thinkers like Wittgenstein and Kant.
more#language
#literature
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago
Writing

Dear James: A Riddle About Reading

A sense of completion leads readers to desire the end of a book, allowing for reflection and emotional release.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago
Women

Clare Carlisle and the Genre-Bender

Philosopher Clare Carlisle explores literary works that blend autobiography and fiction, emphasizing their artistic value.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Books

Casanova: Womanizer, con man and poet DW 04/01/2025

Casanova, often labeled a notorious womanizer, was also a profound thinker, writer, and philosopher.
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago
Writing

Dear James: A Riddle About Reading

A sense of completion leads readers to desire the end of a book, allowing for reflection and emotional release.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago
Women

Clare Carlisle and the Genre-Bender

Philosopher Clare Carlisle explores literary works that blend autobiography and fiction, emphasizing their artistic value.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
Books

Casanova: Womanizer, con man and poet DW 04/01/2025

Casanova, often labeled a notorious womanizer, was also a profound thinker, writer, and philosopher.
more#literature
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
Music production

Chipmunks were obsessed with my mics': the man who recorded a tree for a year

Joshua Bonnetta's four-hour album, The Pines, captures a year of sounds from a single tree, reflecting deep engagement with nature's sonic environment.
#cognition
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
OMG science

LLMs, Quantum Physics, and the Language of the Unthinkable

Quantum theory and Eastern thought invite a fresh perspective on reality.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
OMG science

AI and Our Digital Pompeii

Large language models collapse historical context rather than preserve it, presenting an unstructured amalgamation of ideas.
more#cognition
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
Mental health

Existential OCD and Intellectual Desire

Contemporary psychiatry risks pathologizing normal human experiences, particularly through the lens of diagnoses like existential OCD.
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

APA announces Stephen J. White Prize

The Stephen J. White Prize recognizes exemplary papers by junior philosophers related to Dr. White's work on moral responsibility and practical reasoning.
#color-perception
fromFast Company
1 week ago
OMG science

Are colors objective? These philosophers think so

Colors may appear subjective, but they have an objective reality akin to measurable properties like length and temperature.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago
OMG science

Guest column | Is green really 'green'? The mind-bending science of color.

Colors are objective like temperature, despite individual perceptual differences.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
OMG science

Are colors objective? These philosophers think so

Colors may appear subjective, but they have an objective reality akin to measurable properties like length and temperature.
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago
OMG science

Guest column | Is green really 'green'? The mind-bending science of color.

Colors are objective like temperature, despite individual perceptual differences.
more#color-perception
Books
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Valentin-Yves Mudimbe, 83, Dies; African Scholar Challenged the West

Valentin-Yves Mudimbe critically analyzed Western perceptions of Africa, emphasizing their role in colonialism.
#knowledge
fromBig Think
1 week ago
philosophy

How "Gibson's law" makes it hard to trust experts

A little knowledge can lead to overconfidence and misleading debates.
Disagreement can often emerge from superficial understanding, not genuine expertise.
The distinction of knowledge levels exposes the complexity of expertise.
fromPolygon
1 month ago
OMG science

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth is an anime that makes knowledge exciting

The anime 'Orb: On the Movements of the Earth' explores the dangerous quest for knowledge in a world ruled by dogma, championing heliocentrism.
The animation and dialogue are exceptional, creating an emotionally resonant narrative about the pursuit of truth.
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

2019 Central Division Presidential Address: Epistemic Territory

Jennifer Nagel's address highlights the significance of epistemic territory in shaping knowledge claims and social interactions.
The exploration of collective versus individual understanding in epistemology is crucial.
fromBig Think
1 week ago
philosophy

How "Gibson's law" makes it hard to trust experts

A little knowledge can lead to overconfidence and misleading debates.
Disagreement can often emerge from superficial understanding, not genuine expertise.
The distinction of knowledge levels exposes the complexity of expertise.
fromPolygon
1 month ago
OMG science

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth is an anime that makes knowledge exciting

The anime 'Orb: On the Movements of the Earth' explores the dangerous quest for knowledge in a world ruled by dogma, championing heliocentrism.
The animation and dialogue are exceptional, creating an emotionally resonant narrative about the pursuit of truth.
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

2019 Central Division Presidential Address: Epistemic Territory

Jennifer Nagel's address highlights the significance of epistemic territory in shaping knowledge claims and social interactions.
The exploration of collective versus individual understanding in epistemology is crucial.
more#knowledge
#existentialism
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Poker

A Game-Theoric Comment on Pascal's Wager

Pascal's wager highlights the inherent conflict between faith and rational decision-making regarding the existence of God.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Mental health

Think Big, Feel Small, Live Well

Contemplating vast time enhances well-being by diminishing worries about life's transience.
Feeling small can reduce ego, fostering a sense of freedom.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Poker

A Game-Theoric Comment on Pascal's Wager

Pascal's wager highlights the inherent conflict between faith and rational decision-making regarding the existence of God.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Mental health

Think Big, Feel Small, Live Well

Contemplating vast time enhances well-being by diminishing worries about life's transience.
Feeling small can reduce ego, fostering a sense of freedom.
more#existentialism
#education
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

Reflections on Teaching Logic

Philosophers need to improve self-reflection on teaching practices despite their strong inclination to understand fundamental truths.
fromApaonline
1 month ago
philosophy

Philosophy and Race, Cody Gomez

The 'Philosophy and Race' course is designed to equip students with tools to engage meaningfully in discussions about race.
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

Reflections on Teaching Logic

Philosophers need to improve self-reflection on teaching practices despite their strong inclination to understand fundamental truths.
fromApaonline
1 month ago
philosophy

Philosophy and Race, Cody Gomez

The 'Philosophy and Race' course is designed to equip students with tools to engage meaningfully in discussions about race.
more#education
#video-games
fromInverse
1 week ago
Video games

15 Years Ago, Almost Everyone Overlooked One Of The Most Important RPGs Ever Made

Nier's quirky and laborious gameplay creates a unique connectivity to the world, enhancing its overarching narrative.
fromInverse
1 week ago
Video games

15 Years Ago, Almost Everyone Overlooked One Of The Most Important RPGs Ever Made

Nier's quirky and laborious gameplay creates a unique connectivity to the world, enhancing its overarching narrative.
more#video-games
fromApaonline
1 week ago
philosophy

Comedy's Phenomenology

Comedy's liberatory potential can be understood by framing it as a mode of being rather than merely an object of inquiry.
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago
philosophy

Is a corporation a slave? Many philosophers think so

Corporations can be viewed as slaves to their shareholders despite being recognized as legal persons.
#quotes
fromMedievalists.net
2 weeks ago
History

20 Brilliant Quotes from Medieval Kings and Queens - Medievalists.net

Medieval rulers demonstrated sharp intellect, wit, and philosophical insight through their reflections and quotes.
fromBig Think
4 weeks ago
philosophy

5 of the most misunderstood quotes in philosophy

Philosophy is accessible to everyone but not all can grasp it deeply; context is essential for understanding philosophical quotes.
fromMedievalists.net
2 weeks ago
History

20 Brilliant Quotes from Medieval Kings and Queens - Medievalists.net

Medieval rulers demonstrated sharp intellect, wit, and philosophical insight through their reflections and quotes.
fromBig Think
4 weeks ago
philosophy

5 of the most misunderstood quotes in philosophy

Philosophy is accessible to everyone but not all can grasp it deeply; context is essential for understanding philosophical quotes.
more#quotes
fromThe Philosopher
3 weeks ago
philosophy

"Primal Fear: The Weaponisation of Nothingness" By Brad Evans (Keywords: Violence; Bodies; Disappearance; State Power; Sovereignty)

Sovereign power is characterized by an excess that manifests through the 'violence of disappearance', subtly influencing society yet remaining unseen.
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago
philosophy

Life as a Flow

Authenticity involves understanding oneself deeply to live a true life beyond mere self-knowledge.
Photography
fromDocument Journal
2 weeks ago

Thou shalt not make images-but what if AI does?

Gideon Jacobs explores humanity's fraught relationship with imagery through the lens of a blind preacher's caution against idolization.
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

What Are Oppressive Acts? Conceptual Engineering and Pornography

Critique of pornography highlights its role in gender inequity and its classification as an act of oppression against women.
fromApaonline
3 weeks ago
philosophy

What Makes You Love Doing Philosophy?

A Ph.D. student's journey reflects on rekindling love for philosophy amidst academic challenges.
The intense pressure of the Korean education system shaped the author's philosophical passion.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago
philosophy

For the Duration

Articulating profound thoughts can bring vulnerability and isolation, yet it reveals essential truths that resonate deeply.
fromAeon
4 weeks ago
philosophy

Leading 1950s thinkers on the search for happiness in trying times | Aeon Videos

Huston Smith's work significantly contributed to the understanding of spirituality and philosophy in post-war America.
fromPhilosophynow
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Pyotr Kropotkin (1842-1921)

Kropotkin emphasized cooperation over competition as fundamental to evolution and societal harmony.
fromPhilosophynow
1 month ago
Mental health

Hope: Blessing or Curse?

Hope is often seen as a virtue but may have negative consequences when dependent on doubt.
philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Recently Published Book Spotlight: Contemplation: The Movements of the Soul

Contemplation involves active engagement rather than mere stillness of the soul.
The book bridges classical concepts of contemplation with modern interpretations, emphasizing its relevance in Christianity.
fromApaonline
1 month ago
philosophy

Mere Conservationism, Concurrentism, and Occasionalism in Teaching

Leibniz's Concurrentism provides a nuanced understanding of the relationship between God and created beings, balancing agency with divine sovereignty.
Digital life
fromBig Think
1 month ago

"Pantheon" creator Craig Silverstein on uploading our brains to the internet

Pantheon grapples with complex questions of identity and morality while showcasing an engaging narrative.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
philosophy

The Ugly Fight Over Ayn Rand's Estate

Leonard Peikoff's deep loyalty to Ayn Rand contrasted with his later romantic involvement with his caregiver after her death.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month ago
philosophy

The Logic of Conspiracy Theories IV: Best Explanation

Conspiracy theorists often misuse critical thinking methods, like inference to the best explanation, to defend their theories.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Mourning lives unlived: Why we're burdened by the nostalgia of what if...'

Alba Luna Ros's return to Spain stems from family losses, leading her to reflect on life's choices and their consequences.
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