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?
Tag: What is human?
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!
Life goals
Many pundits recommend we set ourselves clear goals in life. This short film is an imaginative look at goals and achievement.
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?
Life is spiritual?
Do you ever wonder if life is more than the mundane, and human beings are more than just physical flesh and blood? There is evidence to support this feeling.
How we can flourish – 4 keys
We all want a good life. We want to flourish. We want to be free to pursue our own choices. But what does it take?