Daniel Kaufman and Massimo Pigliucci on why the discipline is more than a series of intellectual exercises. Plus: Making progress in ethics.
Robin Hanson, author of the new book The Age of Em, and James Hughes consider what kind of artificial intelligence we’re most likely to develop.
Matt Lewis argues that the post-election story Republicans tell themselves will determine whether the GOP successfully modernizes. Plus: The possible damage of a protest vote.
Religious scholar Vadim Putzu gives examples of Kabbalist interpretations of the Torah. Plus: The universe as a speech act.
Journalist Jim Lobe argues that some of Donald Trump’s harshest critics have been inadvertently building a political base for him for decades.
Daniel Kaufman and Massimo Pigliucci, author of the new book The Nature of Philosophy, consider how utilitarianism has advanced over time.
Religious scholar Vadim Putzu explains the role of language in Jewish contemplative practices.
Professor Liane Young describes the cognitive biases behind unfortunate thinking patterns. Plus: “They just hate us.”
Bill Scher says a vote for Jill Stein could permanently weaken the Democrats.
Robert Wright and philosopher Susan Schneider consider the moral implications of conscious AI. Plus: Uploading consciousness.