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Logic Shows Abstract Thought Is an Immaterial Power

There are also logical reasons for thinking that the intellect is immaterial, which means spiritual. Read More ›
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The Immortal Mind: How Neuroscience Points Beyond Materialism

Dr. Egnor challenges the Darwinian view, arguing that abstract thought and free will are immaterial and could not have arisen via natural selection. Read More ›
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The Logical Basis of the Immaterial Mind

The indeterminacy of matter precludes brain states from forming the basis of abstract thought. Simple logic points to this truth. Read More ›
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Sea Turtles and Their Trusty Magnetic Compass

All of these elements exhibit specified complexity that is indicative of intelligent design. Read More ›
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Why Don’t We Remember Being Babies?

If we were not conscious, we could hardly have learned all that we had to learn in those first few months of life. Read More ›
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“Directed Evolution”:  The Tiniest Brain Is Not Simple

Even a cursory examination of the connectome shows the complexity of the brain, despite its tiny size. Read More ›
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Can a Chemical Preparation Display Cognition? This Chemist Says Yes

Addy Pross, associated with the evolutionary "Third Way" community, states his guiding principles up front. Read More ›
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What Does It Mean to Say “Lobsters Are Conscious”?

Much will be learned from a more careful analysis of the behavior of life forms, which will likely turn up many more instances of unexpected sentience. Read More ›
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Do Fungi Have Free-Will?

Whenever a new hypothesis like this is published and calmly debated in scientific journals without arousing any furor, your first instinct may be to scoff. Read More ›
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ChatGPT Linked with Memory Loss, Poor Academic Performance

When students rely on AI to write their papers or organize all of their information, they forego the need to ingest and memorize the material themselves. Read More ›

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