C.S. Lewis on Our Task in Troubled Times
[…] The insects have chosen a different line: they have sought first the material welfare and…
James Baldwin on Reconciling Acceptance and Action
Notes on the change that begins in the heart. By Maria Popova Thinking about this paradox…
How to Cherish Your Human Condition: The Poetic Naturalist Loren Eiseley on the Meaning of Life
It was not, of course, human. I was deep, deep below the time of man* in…
Mental Health and Academia: What Can Departments and Individuals Do?
From one recent metastudy: Factors that seem to be contributing to problems with mental well-being, according…
Betting Big on Bad Behavior to Score Political Points – CNET
Alex Jones turned his niche conspiracist publication into a goldmine for himself, and a powder keg…
How to Stop Waiting and Start Living: A Jolt from Henry James
James writes: If we are not careful enough with the momentum of our own minds, we…
Khalifa from Middlebury to UCLA
Professor Khalifa specializes in philosophy of science, philosophy of social science, philosophy of race, and epistemology….
This 2-Quart Analog Air Fryer Is Yours for Just $18 Today (Save $27) – CNET
This air fryer can air fry, broil, bake, roast and reheat at up to 400 degrees…
Nick Cave on Creativity as an Instrument of Self-Forgiveness and the Necessity of Hope in a Fragile World
All cynicism is a denial of it. What is certain is that no matter what we…
Apple Store In Oklahoma Votes To Unionize, Becoming Second In US – CNET
The move marks the latest win among unions who have been organizing workers both in the…
Music and the Body: Richard Powers on the Power of Song
The use of music is to remind us how short a time we have a body….
Large Selection of Quine’s Correspondence Now Available Online
A large selection of W. V. O. Quine’s correspondence—4495 pages of communication between Quine and 153…
First Kiss: An Animated Ode to One of Life’s Great Felicities
[embedded content] “Like a bee that settles on the fragrant pistils of a flower, and sips…
I’m Getting Money Back From My Student Loan Payments — But It May Delay My Forgiveness – CNET
Once your student loan relief goes through, you’re free to use your refund as you see…
Sing, Don’t Scream: D.H. Lawrence on the Strength of Sensitivity
Lawrence observes how this quiet tenacity of nature, which is the opposite of violence, is mirrored…
Kenneth Sayre (1928-2022)
Kenneth Sayre worked on a wide range of areas in philosophy, including cybernetics, artificial intelligence, information…
Artist Nina Katchadourian’s Otherworldly Plants Made of Trash and Tenderness
Indeed, radiating from the surreal beauty is a haunting ecological elegy — it is impossible to…
Best Internet Providers in Los Angeles: Cable, Fiber and 5G – CNET
Yes. Although fiber internet connections are currently not as prevalent in Los Angeles as cable internet…
To φ Or Not To φ (Daily Nous Philosophy Comics)
Other Daily Nous Comics / More Info About DN Comics Tanya Kostochka on Twitter [originally published on December…
Organizing for Answers
The supposition is not unusual.* In his “Why Isn’t There More Progress in Philosophy?” David Chalmers…
‘The Midnight Club’ Ending Explained and All Lingering Questions Answered – CNET
The Midnight Club convening in the library. You bet! Flanagan likes to pepper in satisfying Easter…
New iPad and iPad Pro: USB-C, M2, What We Expect – CNET
The entry-level iPad could get a significant upgrade, based on the latest reports from Mark Gurman…
Philosophers Call for more Scientific Research on “Civilization Collapse”
First, we suggest that more scientific effort be devoted to studying socio-climate feedback and exogenous shock…
Driving Blind: This Headset Lets You Drive in a Car Without Windows – CNET
“It absolutely could be adapted to consumer vehicles. You put on a visor, or maybe someday…
The Philosopher Advising Billionaires on Philanthropy
Mr. MacAskill and Mr. Bankman-Fried’s relationship is an important piece in understanding the community’s evolution in…
Henry Miller on Friendship and the Relationship Between Creativity and Community
This vital relationship between creativity and connection has been tensed and twisted in the era of…
‘Knives Out’ Sequel Will Play in Theaters Thanksgiving Before Netflix Debut – CNET
Knives Out 2 will also be shown in theaters in Canada, Australia, the UK, Ireland, Italy,…
Large Grant Awarded to Philosopher for Work on Episodic Memory
Drawing on evidence and tools from philosophy, comparative cognitive science and AI, the project will develop…
Mushrooms: Cellist Zoë Keating Brings to Life Sylvia Plath’s Poem About the Tenacity of the Creative Spirit
Complement with Meryl Streep reading Plath’s “Morning Song” and Plath herself reading her poem “The Disquieting…
Over 450 Academics Sign Statement Opposing Animal Exploitation
The statement and can also be read (and signed) here. Yet, all of these harms could…