Prof. Cosmo
What Is Real?

Submitted by Prof. Cosmo on September 5, 2020
http://123RF.com In this article, the author turns to cutting-edge scientific findings, ancient Buddhist principles and modern-day psychology in an attempt to find illuminating pathways to ... Read more
Skeptics And Debunkers VS Everything

Submitted by Prof. Cosmo on April 13, 2020
Image by S Greendragon from http://Pixabay.com Skepticism is just another form of religious fanaticism — a rejection of anything that threatens established orthodox belief systems. ... Read more
Are Garden Snails Conscious? Yes, No, Or *Gong*

Submitted by Prof. Cosmo on September 27, 2018
http://pixabay.com If you grew up in a temperate climate, you probably spent some time bothering brown garden snails (Cornu aspersum, formerly known as Helix aspersa). ... Read more
Two Ways Of Being A Group Mind: Synchronic VS. Diachronic

Submitted by Prof. Cosmo on July 26, 2018
http://pixabay.com Speaking of hyperminds…. I want to distinguish two ways of being a group mind, since I know you care immensely about the cognitive architecture ... Read more
Truth, Dare, And Wonder

Submitted by Prof. Cosmo on December 22, 2017
http://pixabay.com According to Nomy Arpaly and Zach Barnett, some philosophers prefer Truth and others prefer Dare. I love the distinction. It helps us see an ... Read more