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By Boing Boing on Apr 16, 2024 in: education, philosophy, politics
There's been a ton written lately about the slow death of liberal arts education. I am a huge believer that exposure to the liberal arts is crucial — it makes individuals better and makes society better as a whole. It's how we pass on values and a...
By Boing Boing on Apr 1, 2024 in: philosophy
Someone going by Detour Explainer posted this great video that collects many of the clever "razors" in one place, starting with everyone's favorite — Occam's. But there are many more — some really insightful, some just really funny. For the...
By Boing Boing on Mar 8, 2024 in: personal development, philosophy
I've always been partial to the Stoic philosophers. Something about their approach to life has always resonated with me: "The Stoic virtues of Courage, Temperance, Justice, and Wisdom offer a timeless roadmap to living a life of purpose and integrity...
By Boing Boing on Mar 7, 2024 in: philosophy
Under the heading "the more things change, the more they stay the same," it can be useful to check in with the great minds of yesteryear for some guidance. It's also a reminder that the threat of Trump is not new and is, in fact, timeless. R...
By Boing Boing on Nov 8, 2023 in: philosophy, physics, Science
I was reading Wikipedia's fascinating "Timeline of the Far Future" article, which is full of mind-warping events that will occur in the next 100 years and beyond. You might think things would get boring at the 110 trillion year mark, the "time by...
By Boing Boing on Oct 18, 2023 in: neuroscience, philosophy, psychology
Scientists, philosophers, and everyone else have long pondered and argued the question of free will. Stanford University neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky is the latest to weigh in on the subject with the publication of his new book, Determined: A Scien...
By Boing Boing on Oct 8, 2023 in: art, documentary, love, philosophy
Ever heard the name Juan Tamariz? Whether you've heard this name or not, here's a golden opportunity to discover a very singular character— described as "The greatest and most influential card magician alive," by David Blaine and as "The man&#...