Philosophy

Should We Make An “AI Kill Switch” or Give Robots Rights?

Hank from CrashCourse explains in a YouTube video that our perception of humanity might differ in light of the upcoming age of AI. While he does cite many alternate views,…

May 7, 2017
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Philosophical Debates

Debate: The Universal Basic Income Is The Safety Net Of The Future

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Imagine getting a check from the government every month. $600 guaranteed. It’s happening in Finland, where a pilot program is being launched to test what’s known as a “universal basic…

April 21, 2017
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Category: Philosophy

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The evolution of reason: a new theory of human understanding – Science Weekly podcast

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Ian Sample and Nicola Davis delve into the world of reason and ask why do we have it? How does it work? And what insights might our evolutionary past

April 13, 2017
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The Political Economy of ‘Moral Authority’

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In her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention last year (7/28/16), Hillary Clinton forcefully rebutted President Donald J. Trump’s call to “make America great again”: “America is great because…

March 21, 2017
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What Rights Should We Give to Sentient Robots?

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As artificial intelligence advances, the question of whether or not robots should be granted rights has become more pressing. The decision to give or not give these rights to machines…

March 16, 2017
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Category: Philosophy

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Ethics & Morality

This Puzzle Could Reveal the Key to Human Consciousness

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Puzzles are often designed to be challenging, and some may seem to be frustratingly unsolvable. Yet, if a solution exists, the human mind can find it. It’s this ability that…

March 16, 2017
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Consciousness