The Robot and the Philosopher
Sophia wasn’t particularly talkative that evening. Earlier that day, she’d been onstage at the conference I was attending…
Formless, Faceless, Directionless: Earthworms Defy Architectural Logic
When a critter has no discernible front or back and is blind to shape, it unsettles our grasp…
Why René Descartes Believed That Machines Will Never Be Able to Genuinely “Think”
The idea of machines as capable of thinking like humans is as old as human imagination itself.…
Arrogance, Ignorance, or Both? ⋆ Brownstone Institute Russ Gonnering
What is the relationship between education, knowledge, and wisdom? This is not a trivial question, and the ramifications…
Flipping the narrative on launching a rewarding career in academic medicine
Langin, K. Science 387, 912–913 (2025). Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar Williams, C. S. et al. eLife 11,…
Anthropic’s Resident Philosopher Shares Tips for AI Prompting
A cornerstone of philosophy is the ability to communicate ideas clearly and precisely. That’s also the key to…
Cisco Innovation Exec Says These Skills Are Critical in AI Era
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Guy Diedrich, Cisco’s global innovation officer, based in Austin.…
14 Art Museums Everyone Must Visit at Least Once
Published: Sep 26, 2025written by Emily Snow, MA Art History & BA Art History and Curatorial Studies …