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| | mathscholar.org
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| | [AI summary] The article discusses the intersection of science and philosophy, highlighting the importance of empirical evidence and the scientific method in advancing knowledge. It critiques postmodern science studies for lacking scientific rigor and credibility, referencing the Sokal hoax as a key example. The piece also touches on the contributions of non-Western societies to science and the need for diversity in the scientific community. Ultimately, it concludes that while philosophical reflection has value, it should not replace the empirical foundation of scientific research.
| | jembendell.com
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| | This essay is the first in a series on aspects of free will and consciousness, and the implications for how we live in a metacrisis that, understandably, challenges our assumptions, beliefs and emotions. I show how the increasingly popularised view that science has disproved relative free will is actually neither true nor scientific. I critique...
| | consc.net
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| | [AI summary] The article explores the philosophical implications of the Matrix Hypothesis, suggesting that our empirical beliefs could be true even if we are in a simulated reality. It addresses skeptical hypotheses, distinguishing between different types of skeptical arguments and their impact on our knowledge. The text also examines related concepts such as the Computational Hypothesis, the Mind-Body Hypothesis, and the implications of being in a simulation on our understanding of consciousness and reality. It engages with philosophical debates, including those involving Putnam's arguments and the causal theory of reference, and discusses the nature of knowledge and belief in the context of these hypotheses.
| | www.theverge.com
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| In an interview, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas says Google and Microsoft make it difficult for him to integrate with phones and PCs. He also explains why AI assistants are about to take over web browsers.