Mind Matters
By Discovery Institute Center on Natural and Artificial Intelligence
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On the Mind Matters podcast, Discovery Institute’s Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence considers the implications and misconceptions, the opportunities and limitations, and the applications and challenges presented by intelligent agents and their algorithms. Episode notes and archives available at mindmatters.ai/podcast.
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Change Your Mind, Restructure Your Brain
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May 06, 2026 |
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Mirror Neurons and the Philosophy of Mind
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Apr 18, 2026 |
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Science, God, and Truth: Michael Shermer and Michael Egnor
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Why Logic and Cognition Set Us Apart from Machines
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Mar 21, 2026 |
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Beyond Imitation: Testing for True Artificial General Intelligence
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Dr. Mihretu Guta on The Nature of Consciousness
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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The Accidental Inventor: An Interview with Hal Philipp
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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The Importance of Human Wisdom in AI Policy
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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How to Navigate the Real and Immediate Risks of AI
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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Will AI Make the World Better or Worse?
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Hype, Limitations, and Ethics
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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The Ins and Outs of Scaling Up AI: Dr. Donald Wunsch
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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Exploring the Immaterial Mind: Insights from Neuroscience and Thomistic Philosophy
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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Dr. Donald C. Wunsch: A Level-Headed Approach to AI’s Promise and Peril
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Robert J. Marks Remembers Tech Pioneer Walter Bradley
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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Exploring Consciousness in Human and Artificial Intelligence
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Doug Smith: A Critical Look at Apple’s Virtual Reality Headset
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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How Neuroscience and Philosophy Combine to Illuminate the Nature of Consciousness
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Bridging the Gap Between Neuroscience and Philosophy of Mind
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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How Humility and Curiosity Can Help Neuroscience Mature
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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Integrating Personal Identity Into Scientific Discovery and Reasoning
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Recognizing the Divine in Others: More with Dr. Stephen Post
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Restoring Love and Community in a Divided World: A Conversation with Dr. Stephen Post
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Love, Lies, and Algorithms: The Dangers of Relational AI
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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The Challenge of Definitively Proving Creativity in AI
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Dr. Eric Jones: The Case for a Relational View of Personhood
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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A New Test to Measure Understanding in AI Models
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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Turing Test 2.0: A Better Way to Test Machine Intelligence?
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Journey to Longevity: Insights From Inventor Hal Philipp
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Beyond Materialism: Bruce Gordon on the Compelling Case for Idealism
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Hal Philipp on The Perils and Profits of Invention
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Defending a Patent: Lessons from Hal Philipp’s Entrepreneurial Journey
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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The Accidental Inventor: An Interview with Hal Philipp
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Exploring the Immaterial Aspects of Thought and Understanding
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Dr. Michael Egnor Reads From His New Book The Immortal Mind
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Closing Arguments: J.P. Moreland’s Case for the Soul
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Which Theory of Mind Best Explains Reality? More with Dr. J.P. Moreland
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Foundations of the Soul: A Conversation with J.P. Moreland
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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A Liberating Alternative to Methodological Naturalism in Science
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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A Neurosurgeon Weighs in On Near-Death Experiences
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Neuroscience, Free Will, and the Soul
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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From Operating Room to Chapel: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey to Faith
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Bill Dembski: The Power of Information and the Limits of AI
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May 29, 2025 |
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The Immortal Mind: An Interview with Neurosurgeon Dr. Michael
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May 22, 2025 |
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Why Our Minds Are More Than “Meat Computers”
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May 15, 2025 |
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AI Language Models: Real Intelligence Or Creative Thievery?
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May 08, 2025 |
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Can Evolutionary Processes Take Credit for Human Creativity?
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May 01, 2025 |
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Is There a Mind Behind the Math Behind the Material World?
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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The Unique Properties of the Human Mind
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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The Ship of Theseus and the Philosophy of Identity
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Piloting the Cloud: A Technical Tour with Walter Myers III
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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Soul Searching: The History and Motivations of Substance Dualism
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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Transforming Industries with AI: Insights from Entrepreneur David Copps
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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How to Build a Successful Startup in the Age of AI
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Perspectives of a Different Kind of AI Entrepreneur
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Rethinking the Relationship Between Mind and Brain: Dr. Angus Menuge
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Dr. Winston Ewert: The Limits of Artificial Intelligence
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Dr. Winston Ewert: The Human Mind’s Sophisticated Algorithm And Its Implications
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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How AI Can Complement Human Capabilities: More with Dr. Joe McDonald
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Beyond the Physical: A Panel Discussion on the Nature of the Mind
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Cognitive Psychology and the Limits of AI: An Interview with Dr. Joe McDonald
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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The Hype and Limitations of Generative AI
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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The AI Bubble: Lessons from Past Financial Bubbles
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Semper Fi: A Marine’s Perspective on Faith, Duty, and Service
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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The Radio Frequency Spectrum as a Finite Natural Resource
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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From Dairy Farm to Fighter Pilot: More With Veteran Bobby Hollingsworth
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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Military Preparedness and the Path to Peace: An Interview with Veteran Bobby Hollingsworth
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Flashes of Genius: An Interview with Touch Screen Inventor Hal Philipp
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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A Case for the Soul: An Interview with Joshua Farris
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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The Significance of Mirror Neurons: More With Dr. Mihretu Guta
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Mirror Neurons, Consciousness, and the Bearer Question
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Consciousness, Materialism, and the Limits of Reductionism
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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How Human Trafficking Flourishes in the Age of Social Media and How We Can Push Back
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Consciousness Conundrum: Integrated Information Theory vs. Cognitive Consciousness
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Exploring the Capabilities and Limitations of AI with Dr. Selmer Bringsjord
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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The Unique Relationship Between Consciousness and Its Bearer
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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In What Sense is Consciousness a Property?
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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The Impact of Descartes on the Philosophy of Mind
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Dr. Robert J. Marks Reads From Minding the Brain
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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AI’s Boundaries and Human Creativity: A Conversation with Dr. Robert J. Marks
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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The Rational Soul: Rethinking Materialism with Neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Richard Stevens on All Things AI and Law
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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Dr. Michael Egnor: Neuroscience, the Soul, and the Limits of Materialism
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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The Science of Mind: Debunking Materialism, with Dr. Michael Egnor
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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How to Rise Above Addictive Technologies to Find Real Freedom
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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Doug Smith on The Pitfalls of Virtual Reality (VR)
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Caring for the Deeply Forgetful: An Interview with Dr. Stephen Post
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Robert Marks & Zoltan Istvan Debate AI and Transhumanism
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Exploring Personal Identity: More from Dr. Jonathan Loose
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Dr. Jonathan Loose on Personal Identity and the Life Scientific
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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Trail Life: An Antidote for Digital Addiction in Boys
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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A Case for the Relational Person: More From Dr. Eric Jones
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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The Atomistic vs. Relational Model of Personhood
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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The Relational Person: Challenging the Dominant Model in Psychology
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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The Limits and Possibilities of Artificial Intelligence
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May 30, 2024 |
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Bruce Gordon: Idealism, Quantum Mechanics, and the Fundamentality of Mind
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May 23, 2024 |
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Mind Over Matter: Dualism vs. Idealism
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May 16, 2024 |
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Mind Over Matter: The Case for Idealism
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May 09, 2024 |
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From Math to Mind: Uncovering the Immaterial Nature of Reality
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May 02, 2024 |
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Talk More, Tech Less: Digital Wellness Tips From Dawn Wible
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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The Non-Physical Nature of Being: More with Dr. Selmer Bringsjord
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Exploring the Immaterial: A Conversation with Dr. Selmer Bringsjord
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Is Methodological Naturalism Necessary for Scientific Progress?
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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The State of Innovation and the Impact of AI
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Consciousness and Agency: A Critique of Methodological Naturalism
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Methodological Naturalism: Neutral Principle or Self-Refuting Philosophy?
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Debunking the Hype of Artificial General Intelligence
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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Can AI Ever Be Sentient? A Conversation with Blake Lemoine
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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The Primacy of Information Over Matter
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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William Dembski on Information and the Mind-Body Relationship
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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Beyond the Physical: Embracing an Idealistic Worldview
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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From Material to Mind: Understanding Idealism
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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Healing the Brain: Insights from a Neurologist
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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Unpacking Idealism: Animals and Consciousness
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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A Commonsense Defense of Idealism
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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Science of The Soul: Evaluating Dualism and Naturalism
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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Can Artificial Intelligence Hold Copyright or Patents?
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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The Self and the Body: Substance Dualism Explored
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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A Brief History of the Soul
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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Gary Habermas on the Scientific Evidence for Near-Death Experiences
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Dec 07, 2023 |
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Hope & Energy: Empowering Haiti Through Appropriate Technology
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Nov 30, 2023 |
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Evaluating Popular Theories of the Mind-Brain Relationship
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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From Physicalism to Idealism: Challenging Assumptions about Reality
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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Exploring the Mind-Brain Relationship and Challenging Materialism
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Nov 09, 2023 |
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Philosophies of Mind: Jim Madden on Hylomorphism and Neuroscience
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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After You Die: Near-Death Experiences With Glimpses of Heaven and Hell
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Body & Soul: Joshua Farris and The Creation of Self
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Minding the Brain: Unraveling the Mystery of Consciousness
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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Minding the Brain: Why Science and Philosophy Need Each Other
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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Minding the Brain: Discussing the Groundbreaking New Book on the Mind-Brain Problem
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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What Makes Humans Unique?
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Sep 21, 2023 |
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The Person as “Immaterial Substance”
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Sep 14, 2023 |
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When the Government Controls the Spectrum
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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Why You Are Non-Computable
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Aug 31, 2023 |
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Can the Radio Spectrum Ever “Fill Up”?
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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Defining and Discussing the Radio Spectrum
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Aug 17, 2023 |
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Can AI Mimic Spontaneous Jazz and the Blues?
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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Discussing the Cartesian Error
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Aug 03, 2023 |
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The Sound of Freedom: How Human Trafficking and Porn Compromises National Security
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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The Sound of Freedom: Social Media and Human Trafficking
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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The Sound of Freedom: Human Trafficking In your Own Back Yard
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Jul 13, 2023 |
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Neuroscience, the Mind, and Theism
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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What is the Future of the Internet?
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Can Lawyer Robots Solve Complex Legal Cases?
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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AI Libel and Responsibility
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Jun 15, 2023 |
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AI and Intellectual Property
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Jun 08, 2023 |
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Alzheimer’s, Medical Ethics, and Choosing Life
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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AI: Is it Good or Bad for Society?
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May 25, 2023 |
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Caring for the Deeply Forgetful
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May 18, 2023 |
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An Antidote for Digital Addiction
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May 11, 2023 |
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Medicine for Digitally Addicted Boys
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May 04, 2023 |
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Oxford Mathematician John Lennox on AI
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Working Towards Digital Flourishing
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Talk More, Tech Less
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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The Value and Drawbacks of ChatGPT
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Navigating the Technological Age
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Mar 30, 2023 |
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Where Does Innovation Come From?
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Mar 23, 2023 |
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Jeffrey Funk on AI, Startups, and Big Tech
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Blake Lemoine and the LaMDA Question
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Mar 09, 2023 |
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A Chat with Blake Lemoine on Google and AI Sentience
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Winning and Losing Strategies for Casino Gambling
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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More Porn = More Trafficking
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Feb 16, 2023 |
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Social Media’s Role in Human Trafficking
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Feb 09, 2023 |
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Human Trafficking In Your Own Backyard
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Feb 02, 2023 |
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Is the Human Brain Just GPT-3 Made of Meat?
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Jan 26, 2023 |
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Is The Mind an Illusion?
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Jan 19, 2023 |
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Ways the Brain Can Heal
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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Ways the Brain Can Break
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Jan 05, 2023 |
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The Practice of Medicine and Ongoing Issues with Opioid Addiction
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Dec 29, 2022 |
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What AI Machines Won’t Be Able to Achieve
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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Defining the Role of AI in Patents
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Dec 15, 2022 |
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Can AI Be Issued Patents?
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Dec 08, 2022 |
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Patents and the Creativity Requirement
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Dec 01, 2022 |
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Getting Intentional About Your Screens
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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Patents: A License To Sue
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Nov 17, 2022 |
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Can a Computer Be a Person?
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Nov 10, 2022 |
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An Excerpt from Chapter Two of Non-Computable You
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Hinduism, Philosophy, and the Mind
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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Appropriate Technology: Solar Powering Hospitals, Orphanages & Schools
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Oct 20, 2022 |
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Appropriate Technology: The Haitian Energy Problem
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Oct 13, 2022 |
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Get a Sneak Peek of the New Non-Computable You Audiobook
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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The Nature of Mind, Body, and Soul
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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School Shooters, the AI Church, and Patents
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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Top Gun, HAL 9000 and Jobs of the Future
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Sep 15, 2022 |
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Staking and Liquidity on Web3
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Sep 08, 2022 |
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What Is Decentralized Finance?
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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Animal Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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The NFT Anti-Bubble
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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What Are NFTs?
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Aug 11, 2022 |
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Web3: The Next Generation of the Internet
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Aug 04, 2022 |
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Mysteries of the Mind
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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Who Controls the Tech?
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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Weaving the Technology of Our Lives
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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Why Computers Will Never Understand What They are Doing
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Jul 07, 2022 |
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AI: The Potential and the Problems
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Card Counting Strategies and Dangers
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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Can A Good Hustler Count Cards Like A Computer?
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Jun 16, 2022 |
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When The House Can’t Win The Game, It Will Change The Rules
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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The House Always Wins In The Long Run
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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It’s a Wonderful, Complex, and Finely-Tuned Universe
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May 26, 2022 |