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WEBPhilosopher Nick Bostrom’s predictions on life in an AI utopia. Big Think recently spoke with Nick Bostrom about how humans might find fulfillment in a post-scarcity world. Jonny Thomson taught ...
After death, you’re aware that you’ve died, say scientists
WEBJul 28, 2022 · While the exact mechanisms behind NDEs remain unclear, research suggests that we remain conscious for about two to 20 seconds after our breathing and heartbeat stop. Time of death is considered ...
39 years ago, a KGB defector chillingly predicted modern America
WEBJan 13, 2023 · Key Takeaways. A former KGB agent named Yuri Alexandrovich Bezmenov claimed in 1984 that Russia has a long-term goal of ideologically subverting the U.S. He described the process as "a great ...
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WEBAll Articles. Astranis is on a mission to help everyone in the world get online. Big Think recently spoke with Nick Bostrom about how humans might find fulfillment in a post-scarcity world ...
Time is money? No, time is far more valuable - Big Think
WEBNov 23, 2022 · Key Takeaways. People often say, “Time is money,” but what the aphorism misses is that time is by far the more precious resource. A money-centric mindset can be detrimental to your happiness ...
4 Things That Currently Break the Speed of Light Barrier
WEBNov 9, 2010 · 1. The Big Bang itself expanded much faster than the speed of light. But this only means that “nothing can go faster than light.”. Since nothing is just empty space or vacuum, it can expand ...
7 thought experiments that will make you question everything
WEBFeb 15, 2023 · The Veil of Ignorance. Mural of Lady Justice by Alex Proimos. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons) This experiment was devised by John Rawls in 1971 to explore notions of justice in his book A Theory of ...
10 schools of philosophy and why you should know them
WEBDec 10, 2017 · Taoism. Taoism is a school of thought based around the Tao Te Ching, written by the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu as he left China to live as a hermit. Taoism is based around ideas of ...
What makes science different from everything else? - Big Think
WEBMar 23, 2023 · There are five features of scientifically rigorous studies. #1. Clearly defined terminology. Science should not use ambiguous terminology or words with arbitrary definitions. Microbiologists all ...
Protecting Your Brain Waves From Hackers. Seriously.
WEBJun 8, 2014 · Seriously. - Big Think. Surprising Science — June 8, 2014. Protecting Your Brain Waves From Hackers. Seriously. At the 2014 Neuroimaging conference held this year in San Francisco, industry ...
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