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Your Personality Uploaded to a Robot Wouldn’t Be “You”

Transhumanism is a materialistic religion that seeks to attain the comforts provided by faith through belief in technology as savior. Read More ›
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Animal Minds: In Search of the Minimal Self

Can evolution explain how minds work? Probably not. Read More ›
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Furry, Feathery, and Finny Animals Speak Their Minds

Recent findings suggest that crows fear death -- many purposefully avoid places where other crows have died. Read More ›
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At the Intersection of Phrenology and Public Policy

A recent PNAS study is the latest iteration of dial-a-science: just call and order science to fit your favored narrative. Read More ›
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The very smart dog studying old books in library
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What Can We Hope to Learn About Animal Minds?

If we can't even define our own consciousness, can we say whether a different type of life form has consciousness or a mind? Read More ›

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