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26Nov 2022 by Post

Quantum Physics Axed Materialism. Many Hope the World Won’t Know

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Theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder struggles to explain how quantum mechanics is consistent with materialism. Source

20Nov 2022 by Post

Evolution of Human Consciousness Solved! — Yet Again

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What does the term “evolution” contribute to the discussion of the origin of human consciousness? Source

04Nov 2022 by Post

Researchers: More Intelligent Jays Show More Self-Control

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The researchers say that the same relationship holds true for cuttlefish, chimpanzees, and humans. Source

29Oct 2022 by Post

Cats Recognize and Respond to Our Voices

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If you are a cat’s human friend, he cares when you talk to him. Whether he will, or even can, do what you want is a separate question. Source

15Oct 2022 by Post

How Frogs and Fish “Count”

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We’re beginning to find out more about how animals that don’t really “think” much can keep track of numbers, when needed. Source

12Oct 2022 by Post

Birds Have a Remarkable Gift for Deceit

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The birds themselves are not agents making a moral choice to deceive; they are carrying out a behavior pattern they have inherited. Source

09Oct 2022 by Post

Two-Headed Tortoise with Two Personalities?

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Many would be surprised to learn that either head had any personality at all, and yet… Source

01Oct 2022 by Post

J. P. Moreland: Is the Human Mind Immortal?

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Philosopher J. P. Moreland is a Fellow with the Center for Science & Culture. He offers some thoughts. Source

23Sep 2022 by Post

New from Science Uprising — Artificial Intelligence, Creativity, and the Human Difference

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Creativity, not mere copying or following commands, entails thinking “outside the box.” That’s how it can surprise us with genuine novelty. Source

08Sep 2022 by Post

Can Red Have “Redness” if No Self Perceives It?

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Is not the fact that we are having these discussions the best available evidence that we are not “just overgrown apes or undergrown apes”? Source

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