What Is Real?

Submitted by Prof. Cosmo on September 5, 2020

What Is Real?

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

Skeptics And Debunkers VS Everything

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

Are Garden Snails Conscious? Yes, No, Or *Gong*

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

Two Ways Of Being A Group Mind: Synchronic VS. Diachronic

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

Truth, Dare, And Wonder

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