Ola Nilsson
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In this thought experiment mixed with science fiction and serious futurism, eminent neuroscientist Dr. Christof Koch sketches a not-so-distant future in which we will be tempted by the promise of eternal life in an AI cloud. This is an important warning!
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An unfelt surprise upon being uploaded into the cloud
In this thought experiment mixed with science fiction and serious futurism, eminent neuroscientist Dr. Christof Koch sketches a not-so-distant future in which we will be tempted by the promise of eter...
www.essentiafoundation.org
September 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
In this thought experiment mixed with science fiction and serious futurism, eminent neuroscientist Dr. Christof Koch sketches a not-so-distant future in which we will be tempted by the promise of eternal life in an AI cloud. This is an important warning!
www.essentiafoundation.org/an-unfelt-su...
www.essentiafoundation.org/an-unfelt-su...
The importance of knowing when you’ve won an argument—and leaving it at that.
August 31, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The importance of knowing when you’ve won an argument—and leaving it at that.
Reposted by Ola Nilsson
Say you're a person who chooses not to pull the lever in the trolley problem. More people are now run over than if you had actively pulled the lever. There are several ways to justify why one might believe it's not right to pull the lever.
But imagine a scenario where a tanker truck ⮕
#philsky
But imagine a scenario where a tanker truck ⮕
#philsky
July 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Say you're a person who chooses not to pull the lever in the trolley problem. More people are now run over than if you had actively pulled the lever. There are several ways to justify why one might believe it's not right to pull the lever.
But imagine a scenario where a tanker truck ⮕
#philsky
But imagine a scenario where a tanker truck ⮕
#philsky
Say you're a person who chooses not to pull the lever in the trolley problem. More people are now run over than if you had actively pulled the lever. There are several ways to justify why one might believe it's not right to pull the lever.
But imagine a scenario where a tanker truck ⮕
#philsky
But imagine a scenario where a tanker truck ⮕
#philsky
July 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Say you're a person who chooses not to pull the lever in the trolley problem. More people are now run over than if you had actively pulled the lever. There are several ways to justify why one might believe it's not right to pull the lever.
But imagine a scenario where a tanker truck ⮕
#philsky
But imagine a scenario where a tanker truck ⮕
#philsky
Open individualism, direct from its source!
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#philsky
Consciousness Live! S7 Ep5 -Discussion with Arnold Zuboff
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May 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Open individualism, direct from its source!
#philsky
#philsky
"It is not an internal contradiction in Newton's theory to assert that no specific point in space is privileged and that space is absolute in the sense that it matters metaphysically where objects are located." How can this not be a contradiction?! 🤔
#philsky
#philsky
April 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
"It is not an internal contradiction in Newton's theory to assert that no specific point in space is privileged and that space is absolute in the sense that it matters metaphysically where objects are located." How can this not be a contradiction?! 🤔
#philsky
#philsky
Why is analytic philosophy so "boring" compared to continental philosophy? You know what I mean. Are there any controversial analytical philosphers out there with some kind of really provoactive"vibe"? You know what I mean.
#philsky
#philsky
April 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Why is analytic philosophy so "boring" compared to continental philosophy? You know what I mean. Are there any controversial analytical philosphers out there with some kind of really provoactive"vibe"? You know what I mean.
#philsky
#philsky
Who were more badass, the Vikings or the Spartans?
March 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Who were more badass, the Vikings or the Spartans?
Is it an accurate observation that an overwhelming majority of active philosophers lean heavily to the left compared to the general population? Don't get me wrong; this isn't a criticism, just an observation.
#philsky
#philsky
March 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Is it an accurate observation that an overwhelming majority of active philosophers lean heavily to the left compared to the general population? Don't get me wrong; this isn't a criticism, just an observation.
#philsky
#philsky
How would philosophy (in a broad sense) hold up under real market conditions—where supply and demand dictate value? Or maybe this is a very sensitive question?
##philsky
##philsky
March 16, 2025 at 8:52 AM
How would philosophy (in a broad sense) hold up under real market conditions—where supply and demand dictate value? Or maybe this is a very sensitive question?
##philsky
##philsky
If you were dreaming and in your dream told that you wouldn't ever wake up, but stay in this state to your end, Which actions and choices would be rational to make under these circumstances?
#philsky
#philsky
March 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
If you were dreaming and in your dream told that you wouldn't ever wake up, but stay in this state to your end, Which actions and choices would be rational to make under these circumstances?
#philsky
#philsky
Is it reasonable to argue that physicalism, panpsychism, and idealism are the overarching categories for the philosophy of consciousness, from which various subcategories branch out?
#philsky #philmind #philcognition
#philsky #philmind #philcognition
March 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Is it reasonable to argue that physicalism, panpsychism, and idealism are the overarching categories for the philosophy of consciousness, from which various subcategories branch out?
#philsky #philmind #philcognition
#philsky #philmind #philcognition
It is said that the philosopher Edmund Gettier was asked to publish something since he had not published much recently. In 1963, he then wrote 'Is Justified True Belief Knowledge?', a two-page article that changed the course of epistemology. Less is more—something to keep in mind.
#philhist #philsky
#philhist #philsky
March 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
It's quite easy to be a supporter of the identity of indiscernibles if one is a monist 😇
#philosophy #philsky
#philosophy #philsky
February 22, 2025 at 6:58 PM
It's quite easy to be a supporter of the identity of indiscernibles if one is a monist 😇
#philosophy #philsky
#philosophy #philsky
The fact that an entity or process is inescapable does not make it fundamental?
#philosophy #philsky #philsci
#philosophy #philsky #philsci
February 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
The fact that an entity or process is inescapable does not make it fundamental?
#philosophy #philsky #philsci
#philosophy #philsky #philsci
#philosophy
I don't like this thought, but what if God finds our song beautiful the same way we find birdsong beautiful? You get my point?
I don't like this thought, but what if God finds our song beautiful the same way we find birdsong beautiful? You get my point?
February 18, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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I don't like this thought, but what if God finds our song beautiful the same way we find birdsong beautiful? You get my point?
I don't like this thought, but what if God finds our song beautiful the same way we find birdsong beautiful? You get my point?
My latest written essay was published yesterday!
#philosophy #philmind #philsky #philcognition
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#philosophy #philmind #philsky #philcognition
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The circle dance of personal identity
Philosopher Ola Nilsson is back with another one of his mind-boggling, and yet irresistibly compelling, thought experiments. This time he shows, with surprisingly few words, how one universal mind can...
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February 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM
My latest written essay was published yesterday!
#philosophy #philmind #philsky #philcognition
www.essentiafoundation.org/the-circle-d...
#philosophy #philmind #philsky #philcognition
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Reposted by Ola Nilsson
Philosopher Ola Nilsson is back with another one of his mind-boggling, and yet irresistibly compelling, thought experiments. This time he shows, with surprisingly few words, how one universal mind can appear to be many simply because of time and will.
www.essentiafoundation.org/the-circle-d...
www.essentiafoundation.org/the-circle-d...
The circle dance of personal identity
Philosopher Ola Nilsson is back with another one of his mind-boggling, and yet irresistibly compelling, thought experiments. This time he shows, with surprisingly few words, how one universal mind can...
www.essentiafoundation.org
February 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Philosopher Ola Nilsson is back with another one of his mind-boggling, and yet irresistibly compelling, thought experiments. This time he shows, with surprisingly few words, how one universal mind can appear to be many simply because of time and will.
www.essentiafoundation.org/the-circle-d...
www.essentiafoundation.org/the-circle-d...
The essence of infinite regress: You like my post, and I like your like. You like my like on your like, and I like that like, and so on."
#philosophy #philsky
#philosophy #philsky
February 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
The essence of infinite regress: You like my post, and I like your like. You like my like on your like, and I like that like, and so on."
#philosophy #philsky
#philosophy #philsky