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What if belief isn’t the only path to the sacred? | https://bit.ly/3KLAsa5
In this deeply reflective interview, Alain de Botton joins Alex O’Connor (Cosmic Skeptic) to ask how we can rediscover meaning, ritual, and reverence in a secular age.
#philsky
In this deeply reflective interview, Alain de Botton joins Alex O’Connor (Cosmic Skeptic) to ask how we can rediscover meaning, ritual, and reverence in a secular age.
#philsky
October 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
What if belief isn’t the only path to the sacred? | https://bit.ly/3KLAsa5
In this deeply reflective interview, Alain de Botton joins Alex O’Connor (Cosmic Skeptic) to ask how we can rediscover meaning, ritual, and reverence in a secular age.
#philsky
In this deeply reflective interview, Alain de Botton joins Alex O’Connor (Cosmic Skeptic) to ask how we can rediscover meaning, ritual, and reverence in a secular age.
#philsky
We should stop worrying about what’s right or wrong, or about reaching moral perfection. | https://bit.ly/46C0Wlz
Instead, University of Colorado at Boulder philosopher, Alastair Norcross argues we should focus on how we can do better and avoid doing worse.
#socsky #philsky
Instead, University of Colorado at Boulder philosopher, Alastair Norcross argues we should focus on how we can do better and avoid doing worse.
#socsky #philsky
September 25, 2025 at 11:29 AM
We should stop worrying about what’s right or wrong, or about reaching moral perfection. | https://bit.ly/46C0Wlz
Instead, University of Colorado at Boulder philosopher, Alastair Norcross argues we should focus on how we can do better and avoid doing worse.
#socsky #philsky
Instead, University of Colorado at Boulder philosopher, Alastair Norcross argues we should focus on how we can do better and avoid doing worse.
#socsky #philsky
Where would we be if amazing innovators and leading world figures throughout history gave up? | https://bit.ly/3W5iTUF
And yet, psychoanalyst Adam Phillips argues that, for most of us, refusing to give up has dark and hidden consequences.
#philsky #cogsky
And yet, psychoanalyst Adam Phillips argues that, for most of us, refusing to give up has dark and hidden consequences.
#philsky #cogsky
September 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Where would we be if amazing innovators and leading world figures throughout history gave up? | https://bit.ly/3W5iTUF
And yet, psychoanalyst Adam Phillips argues that, for most of us, refusing to give up has dark and hidden consequences.
#philsky #cogsky
And yet, psychoanalyst Adam Phillips argues that, for most of us, refusing to give up has dark and hidden consequences.
#philsky #cogsky
Are anti-system movements today the greatest threat to democracy? | https://bit.ly/4gsGXKy
According to political philosopher Jonathan Hopkin, the real political divide no longer lies in left vs right, or democrats vs socialists.
#posky #socsky
According to political philosopher Jonathan Hopkin, the real political divide no longer lies in left vs right, or democrats vs socialists.
#posky #socsky
September 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Are anti-system movements today the greatest threat to democracy? | https://bit.ly/4gsGXKy
According to political philosopher Jonathan Hopkin, the real political divide no longer lies in left vs right, or democrats vs socialists.
#posky #socsky
According to political philosopher Jonathan Hopkin, the real political divide no longer lies in left vs right, or democrats vs socialists.
#posky #socsky
Women worldwide are voting differently from men. Until the recent US election, this trend seemed to be growing, but has the gender gap peaked? or was the US an outlier? | https://bit.ly/4ppKE81
Join Catherine Mayer, Nicola Sturgeon, John Burn-Murdoch, and David Goodhart to debate.
#socsky #polsky
Join Catherine Mayer, Nicola Sturgeon, John Burn-Murdoch, and David Goodhart to debate.
#socsky #polsky
September 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Women worldwide are voting differently from men. Until the recent US election, this trend seemed to be growing, but has the gender gap peaked? or was the US an outlier? | https://bit.ly/4ppKE81
Join Catherine Mayer, Nicola Sturgeon, John Burn-Murdoch, and David Goodhart to debate.
#socsky #polsky
Join Catherine Mayer, Nicola Sturgeon, John Burn-Murdoch, and David Goodhart to debate.
#socsky #polsky
When we see, hear, smell and touch we’re not receiving reality, we’re creating it. | https://bit.ly/46GXxTB
These are radical conclusions of neuroscientist, Karl Friston. In this exclusive interview he explains how to unify physics and psychology.
#philsci 🧪 #consky ⚛️
These are radical conclusions of neuroscientist, Karl Friston. In this exclusive interview he explains how to unify physics and psychology.
#philsci 🧪 #consky ⚛️
September 17, 2025 at 11:17 AM
When we see, hear, smell and touch we’re not receiving reality, we’re creating it. | https://bit.ly/46GXxTB
These are radical conclusions of neuroscientist, Karl Friston. In this exclusive interview he explains how to unify physics and psychology.
#philsci 🧪 #consky ⚛️
These are radical conclusions of neuroscientist, Karl Friston. In this exclusive interview he explains how to unify physics and psychology.
#philsci 🧪 #consky ⚛️
“The time-tested wisdom of agency law could help us navigate the uncertain future of AI advisers,” argues Jack Solowey. | iai.tv/articles/ai-...
How can we look to agency law of the past to understand the relationship between client, software provider, and AI?
#AI #techsky
How can we look to agency law of the past to understand the relationship between client, software provider, and AI?
#AI #techsky
September 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
“The time-tested wisdom of agency law could help us navigate the uncertain future of AI advisers,” argues Jack Solowey. | iai.tv/articles/ai-...
How can we look to agency law of the past to understand the relationship between client, software provider, and AI?
#AI #techsky
How can we look to agency law of the past to understand the relationship between client, software provider, and AI?
#AI #techsky
Is rationality just a facade, or a vital defence against injustice? | iai.tv/live
Join us on the 6th of May IAI Live event at 06:00PM BST for an exciting debate with gender theorist Judith Butler, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci, and scholar Tommy Curry.
#philsky
Join us on the 6th of May IAI Live event at 06:00PM BST for an exciting debate with gender theorist Judith Butler, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci, and scholar Tommy Curry.
#philsky
April 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Is rationality just a facade, or a vital defence against injustice? | iai.tv/live
Join us on the 6th of May IAI Live event at 06:00PM BST for an exciting debate with gender theorist Judith Butler, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci, and scholar Tommy Curry.
#philsky
Join us on the 6th of May IAI Live event at 06:00PM BST for an exciting debate with gender theorist Judith Butler, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci, and scholar Tommy Curry.
#philsky
We are thrilled to announce that Judith Butler, internationally renowned philosopher and gender theorist, will be joining the IAI Live event on May the 6th for an evening of talks, interviews, and debates. | iai.tv/live
Tap the link to book your space now!
#philsky
Tap the link to book your space now!
#philsky
April 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We are thrilled to announce that Judith Butler, internationally renowned philosopher and gender theorist, will be joining the IAI Live event on May the 6th for an evening of talks, interviews, and debates. | iai.tv/live
Tap the link to book your space now!
#philsky
Tap the link to book your space now!
#philsky
David Deutsch argues that advances in this quantum computing will unveil new insights about quantum mechanics and the nature of reality itself. | iai.tv/live
Book your place in the IAI Live on the 7th of April to join us for an exclusive interview with David at 06:00 PM BST!
#philsci ⚛️ 🧪
Book your place in the IAI Live on the 7th of April to join us for an exclusive interview with David at 06:00 PM BST!
#philsci ⚛️ 🧪
April 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
David Deutsch argues that advances in this quantum computing will unveil new insights about quantum mechanics and the nature of reality itself. | iai.tv/live
Book your place in the IAI Live on the 7th of April to join us for an exclusive interview with David at 06:00 PM BST!
#philsci ⚛️ 🧪
Book your place in the IAI Live on the 7th of April to join us for an exclusive interview with David at 06:00 PM BST!
#philsci ⚛️ 🧪
From philosophy to science, metaphysics to psychology, the idea of "nothing" is central to the universe, existence and experience as a whole. | iai.tv/live
Join Peter van Inwagen for the IAI Live on the 7th of Aril, 07:20PM BST, in this exploration of the metaphysics of 'nothing'!
#philsky ⚛️ 🧪
Join Peter van Inwagen for the IAI Live on the 7th of Aril, 07:20PM BST, in this exploration of the metaphysics of 'nothing'!
#philsky ⚛️ 🧪
April 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
From philosophy to science, metaphysics to psychology, the idea of "nothing" is central to the universe, existence and experience as a whole. | iai.tv/live
Join Peter van Inwagen for the IAI Live on the 7th of Aril, 07:20PM BST, in this exploration of the metaphysics of 'nothing'!
#philsky ⚛️ 🧪
Join Peter van Inwagen for the IAI Live on the 7th of Aril, 07:20PM BST, in this exploration of the metaphysics of 'nothing'!
#philsky ⚛️ 🧪
Alongside the IAI Live April event, we’re excited to also announce our upcoming IAI Live event, ‘The Tyranny of Reason,’ taking place on the 5th of May. | iai.tv/live
Tap the link in bio to find out more about both events and book your tickets now!
#philsky ⚛️ 🧪
Tap the link in bio to find out more about both events and book your tickets now!
#philsky ⚛️ 🧪
March 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Alongside the IAI Live April event, we’re excited to also announce our upcoming IAI Live event, ‘The Tyranny of Reason,’ taking place on the 5th of May. | iai.tv/live
Tap the link in bio to find out more about both events and book your tickets now!
#philsky ⚛️ 🧪
Tap the link in bio to find out more about both events and book your tickets now!
#philsky ⚛️ 🧪
The idea of 'nothing' seems straight-forward. Yet for centuries philosophers and scientists have grappled with this perplexing idea. | iai.tv/live
Join David Deutsch , Amanda Gefter, and Lee Smolin to debate at the upcoming IAI Live event on the 7th of April at 06:00PM BST!
#philsky ⚛️ 🧪
Join David Deutsch , Amanda Gefter, and Lee Smolin to debate at the upcoming IAI Live event on the 7th of April at 06:00PM BST!
#philsky ⚛️ 🧪
March 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The idea of 'nothing' seems straight-forward. Yet for centuries philosophers and scientists have grappled with this perplexing idea. | iai.tv/live
Join David Deutsch , Amanda Gefter, and Lee Smolin to debate at the upcoming IAI Live event on the 7th of April at 06:00PM BST!
#philsky ⚛️ 🧪
Join David Deutsch , Amanda Gefter, and Lee Smolin to debate at the upcoming IAI Live event on the 7th of April at 06:00PM BST!
#philsky ⚛️ 🧪
Is the idea of "nothing" impossible? | iai.tv/live
On Monday the 7th of April at the IAI Live Online Event, join us to answer this question over a series of talks, interviews, and gripping debates. More details to come soon on our stellar line up of speakers.
🧪 ⚛️ #philsky
On Monday the 7th of April at the IAI Live Online Event, join us to answer this question over a series of talks, interviews, and gripping debates. More details to come soon on our stellar line up of speakers.
🧪 ⚛️ #philsky
March 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Is the idea of "nothing" impossible? | iai.tv/live
On Monday the 7th of April at the IAI Live Online Event, join us to answer this question over a series of talks, interviews, and gripping debates. More details to come soon on our stellar line up of speakers.
🧪 ⚛️ #philsky
On Monday the 7th of April at the IAI Live Online Event, join us to answer this question over a series of talks, interviews, and gripping debates. More details to come soon on our stellar line up of speakers.
🧪 ⚛️ #philsky
Join Owen Matthews, journalist, historian, and Russia expert at The Spectator, as he unpacks the failures of Western policy towards Russia. | iai.tv/live
We can’t wait to hear his solo talk at the IAI Live online event on the 24th of March!
#UKpolitics #USpolitics #econsky
We can’t wait to hear his solo talk at the IAI Live online event on the 24th of March!
#UKpolitics #USpolitics #econsky
March 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Join Owen Matthews, journalist, historian, and Russia expert at The Spectator, as he unpacks the failures of Western policy towards Russia. | iai.tv/live
We can’t wait to hear his solo talk at the IAI Live online event on the 24th of March!
#UKpolitics #USpolitics #econsky
We can’t wait to hear his solo talk at the IAI Live online event on the 24th of March!
#UKpolitics #USpolitics #econsky
Are we now in the age of imperialist spheres of influence? | iai.tv/live
On the 24th of March join Robert Kaplan, @frankfukuyama.bsky.social , @gideonrachman.bsky.social , and Juliet Samuel to debate the future of Europe and the West.
#UKpolitics #USpolitics #econsky
On the 24th of March join Robert Kaplan, @frankfukuyama.bsky.social , @gideonrachman.bsky.social , and Juliet Samuel to debate the future of Europe and the West.
#UKpolitics #USpolitics #econsky
March 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Are we now in the age of imperialist spheres of influence? | iai.tv/live
On the 24th of March join Robert Kaplan, @frankfukuyama.bsky.social , @gideonrachman.bsky.social , and Juliet Samuel to debate the future of Europe and the West.
#UKpolitics #USpolitics #econsky
On the 24th of March join Robert Kaplan, @frankfukuyama.bsky.social , @gideonrachman.bsky.social , and Juliet Samuel to debate the future of Europe and the West.
#UKpolitics #USpolitics #econsky
Alongside the IAI Live March Special event this month, we’re excited to announce our upcoming online event, ‘In Search of Nothing’, taking place on April 7th. | iai.tv/live
Tap the link in bio to find out more and book your tickets for both the IAI Live March Special and April events!
#polsky
Tap the link in bio to find out more and book your tickets for both the IAI Live March Special and April events!
#polsky
March 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Alongside the IAI Live March Special event this month, we’re excited to announce our upcoming online event, ‘In Search of Nothing’, taking place on April 7th. | iai.tv/live
Tap the link in bio to find out more and book your tickets for both the IAI Live March Special and April events!
#polsky
Tap the link in bio to find out more and book your tickets for both the IAI Live March Special and April events!
#polsky
We’re often told that happiness and well-being come from balance—moderation over excess. | iai.tv/live
Join Barry Schwartz, Anna Lembke, Federico Campagna, Antonio Damasio, and Gunes Taylor at the IAI Live event as they ask: is moderation a guiding principle, or a limiting illusion?
#socsky
Join Barry Schwartz, Anna Lembke, Federico Campagna, Antonio Damasio, and Gunes Taylor at the IAI Live event as they ask: is moderation a guiding principle, or a limiting illusion?
#socsky
March 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We’re often told that happiness and well-being come from balance—moderation over excess. | iai.tv/live
Join Barry Schwartz, Anna Lembke, Federico Campagna, Antonio Damasio, and Gunes Taylor at the IAI Live event as they ask: is moderation a guiding principle, or a limiting illusion?
#socsky
Join Barry Schwartz, Anna Lembke, Federico Campagna, Antonio Damasio, and Gunes Taylor at the IAI Live event as they ask: is moderation a guiding principle, or a limiting illusion?
#socsky
It’s often said that the key to happiness, life and wellbeing lies in moderation and avoiding extremes.
At the March IAI Live event we will seek to answer if the pursuit of moderation is a mistake and a denial of life: https://iai.tv/live
#philosophy #ethics
At the March IAI Live event we will seek to answer if the pursuit of moderation is a mistake and a denial of life: https://iai.tv/live
#philosophy #ethics
February 12, 2025 at 9:03 PM
It’s often said that the key to happiness, life and wellbeing lies in moderation and avoiding extremes.
At the March IAI Live event we will seek to answer if the pursuit of moderation is a mistake and a denial of life: https://iai.tv/live
#philosophy #ethics
At the March IAI Live event we will seek to answer if the pursuit of moderation is a mistake and a denial of life: https://iai.tv/live
#philosophy #ethics
“Much as we might want to, it is impossible to separate Russian culture from Russian politics because politicians, keen to exploit cultural capital, habitually make reference to the canon,” argues Josephine von Zitzewitz.
Tap to read more: https://buff.ly/3E78z94
#Russia #UKPolitics #USPolitics
Tap to read more: https://buff.ly/3E78z94
#Russia #UKPolitics #USPolitics
February 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
“Much as we might want to, it is impossible to separate Russian culture from Russian politics because politicians, keen to exploit cultural capital, habitually make reference to the canon,” argues Josephine von Zitzewitz.
Tap to read more: https://buff.ly/3E78z94
#Russia #UKPolitics #USPolitics
Tap to read more: https://buff.ly/3E78z94
#Russia #UKPolitics #USPolitics
Tap the link to read more about some of the existential and philosophical import psychedelics can have: https://buff.ly/3VP3SXB
#phiolosphy #MedSky
#phiolosphy #MedSky
January 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Tap the link to read more about some of the existential and philosophical import psychedelics can have: https://buff.ly/3VP3SXB
#phiolosphy #MedSky
#phiolosphy #MedSky
How can dark fluid theory help us understand quantum gravity? Hongsheng Zhao explores here: https://buff.ly/4fODtAV
⚛️🧪 #philsci #metasci
⚛️🧪 #philsci #metasci
January 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
How can dark fluid theory help us understand quantum gravity? Hongsheng Zhao explores here: https://buff.ly/4fODtAV
⚛️🧪 #philsci #metasci
⚛️🧪 #philsci #metasci
Can we ever truly know ourselves? | https://buff.ly/4hMvuVR
Join Nick Brown, Carol Gilligan, John Ioannidis, David Yeager at the IAI live on Monday the 3rd of February at 18:00 GMT for a debate with goals to uncover universal truths.
#PsychSci #CogSci #philosophy #PsychSciSky
Join Nick Brown, Carol Gilligan, John Ioannidis, David Yeager at the IAI live on Monday the 3rd of February at 18:00 GMT for a debate with goals to uncover universal truths.
#PsychSci #CogSci #philosophy #PsychSciSky
January 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Can we ever truly know ourselves? | https://buff.ly/4hMvuVR
Join Nick Brown, Carol Gilligan, John Ioannidis, David Yeager at the IAI live on Monday the 3rd of February at 18:00 GMT for a debate with goals to uncover universal truths.
#PsychSci #CogSci #philosophy #PsychSciSky
Join Nick Brown, Carol Gilligan, John Ioannidis, David Yeager at the IAI live on Monday the 3rd of February at 18:00 GMT for a debate with goals to uncover universal truths.
#PsychSci #CogSci #philosophy #PsychSciSky
Celibacy is commonly associated with cloistered religious groups, or more recently with extremist incels. Lisabeth During invites us to reconsider the radical potential of 'No' and examine how celibacy challenges norms. | https://buff.ly/3WmHPYn
#sociology #academicsky
#sociology #academicsky
January 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Celibacy is commonly associated with cloistered religious groups, or more recently with extremist incels. Lisabeth During invites us to reconsider the radical potential of 'No' and examine how celibacy challenges norms. | https://buff.ly/3WmHPYn
#sociology #academicsky
#sociology #academicsky
Could we harness our biases for a better world? | https://buff.ly/42dWmJx
Join us at 19:30 GMT on February 3rd for a talk with one of the founders of the cognitive science of religion, Harvey Whitehouse, to question if our evolutionary past is imperilling our future.
🧪🖥️🧬 #cogpsyc
Join us at 19:30 GMT on February 3rd for a talk with one of the founders of the cognitive science of religion, Harvey Whitehouse, to question if our evolutionary past is imperilling our future.
🧪🖥️🧬 #cogpsyc
January 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Could we harness our biases for a better world? | https://buff.ly/42dWmJx
Join us at 19:30 GMT on February 3rd for a talk with one of the founders of the cognitive science of religion, Harvey Whitehouse, to question if our evolutionary past is imperilling our future.
🧪🖥️🧬 #cogpsyc
Join us at 19:30 GMT on February 3rd for a talk with one of the founders of the cognitive science of religion, Harvey Whitehouse, to question if our evolutionary past is imperilling our future.
🧪🖥️🧬 #cogpsyc