Tag: Mind

Awesome is good!

Awesome is an over-used word. But some things really do give us a sense of awe. Have you ever marvelled at the Milky Way on a clear night, or the grace and delicacy of an intricate spiderweb? Felt in awe of a fierce thunderstorm, or a huge waterfall? Maybe thinking about infinite space makes you […]

AI and God

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is kind of the “next big thing”. Everyone seems to be talking about it. But is it a big deal? Is it dangerous? What does God think about it? What does AI think about God? In this post I’ll try to answer some of these questions. I wrote this post myself. I […]

The silliest claim ever made?

If science and philosophy can’t explain consciousness, does that show consciousness is an illusion, or that science and philosophy are not adequate to the task?

Supernatural experiences?

Are you interested in the supernatural? Fascinated by mysteries? Wonder what is the truth about the paranormal? Here’s a book to get your teeth into!

Visions and supernatural experiences: are they real?

People see visions of Jesus or angels, or receive visitations from recently departed relatives. Can we believe these reports?

Can humans be reduced to atoms and electro-chemical processes?

An article by a prominent neuroscience researcher argues against a materialistic approach to brain and mind. What can we learn from him?

People are precious?

People matter more than things, we sometimes say. But do we matter more than animals? Our laws say so. What can we learn from this?

A challenge to materialism?

There are many things about humans which are hard to explain. Consciousness is one. When we try to explain it we end up in interesting places.

Are “supernatural” religious experiences a sign of mental illness?

People who hear voices or see visions are abnornal, right? But are they suffering from a mental ilness?

Logic or feelings?

If you don’t believe in God, are there reasons in your own feelings that can tell you something worthwhile?