⚖️ Ethics

• 🎤Is it ethical to clone FDR's voice? What if it's really, really funny?

  Or, a joke that shall live in infamy...

• 🤔Free Will

  Choice matters - New insights into the philosophy, psychology, theology, and neuroscience of free will

• ⛓️The Church Kidnaps Edgardo Mortara

  A fascinating, tragic tale.

• ⚖️Surrogacy on the Stand

  Dive into the landmark 1986 Baby M surrogacy case. A mother's change of heart challenges a contract and ignites a complex legal battle.

• 🧠Unfolding Quantum Intuition

  Citizen scientists are using gameplay to help scientists understand more about what makes us uniquely human.

• 🧬The DNA Debate

  Dive into the DNA debate. Discover the untold story of Rosalind Franklin and the politics behind one of science's biggest breakthroughs.

• 📚Expanding Latin American Philosophical Work

  Developing inroads for Latin American philosophers in a new and global interdisciplinary conversation

• 🎓New Project to Extend the Digital Reach of Classical Liberal Ideas

  Explore how a new project is revolutionizing PPE education with cutting-edge digital content on core topics like market failure and public choice.

• 🌌Consolidation of Fine-Tuning

  Building a field guide to ‘fine tuning’ across disciplines.

• 🤔Free Will, Moral Responsibility, Divine Providence, and Human Relationships with God

  Who gets to play the blame game?

• 🔬Special Issue and Sections in ‘The New Atlantis’ Dedicated to Big Questions

  Slowing down the discourse on the meanings of today’s fast-paced technological and scientific change.

• 🕍Worship - A Jewish Philosophical Investigation

  Practiced by billions of people but largely neglected by philosophers and social scientists, worship is ripe for a new wave of interdisciplinary study

• 🌌New Directions in Philosophy of Cosmology

  In the wild world of string theory, quantum gravity, and multiple universes, should the standard scientific methodology still apply?

• 🖖WOW, WHY, HOW?

  Post by post, Orbiter is building an online archive of wonder as it explores the big questions of the natural and social sciences

• 🌱Human Flourishing and Critical Realism in the Social Sciences

  Building a network of young scholars to reconnect the social sciences with the big questions of human life and happiness

• 🔬Scientists in Synagogues

  Inviting Jewish congregations to explore awe, curiosity and wonder through the lens of science

• 📝The 2017 Templeton Prize Ceremony

  Celebrating the philosophical achievements of Alvin Plantinga

• 📜Articles | American topics for History.com

  My American coverage for History.com encompasses a fascinating array of significant events and influential figures.

• 🦠Metaphor as metastasis

  A thought-provoking exploration of the language and metaphors we use to discuss economic growth and regulation.

• 🐴The right to a horse

  A thought-provoking perspective from Vint Cerf on the distinction between technology and human rights.

• 🤖Der Bibelschreiber (The Bible writer)

  Exploring the intersection of faith and technology, robotlab's work reflects on the roles of writing and progress in human experience.

• ⚖️Power and love

  Reflecting on the interplay of power and love, Martin Luther King, Jr. provides profound insights on justice and humanity.

• 🔮Yearning to know the end of the story

  Exploring the intertwined nature of identity and destiny through the lens of prognostication.

• 🧠Class, power, and empathy

  A study reveals how social class influences emotional recognition abilities.

• 🧼Washing away your sins

  This piece explores the powerful connection between metaphors and our physical sensations, particularly regarding morality and cleanliness.

• 🎶Snippets of recognition

  It's intriguing how quickly we form opinions based on brief experiences, especially in music.

• 🎨Design, color, and cultural power

  A Portuguese communication designer reflects on the cultural richness of her students in Mozambique and their misconceptions about design practices.

• ⚽If you want a masterpiece, the artist has to screw up

  Brian Phillips explores the intricate relationship between human error, storytelling, and the aesthetics of soccer, reflecting on the infamous "Hand of God" goal.

• ⚙️Sublime technologies

  Christine Rosen reflects on the evolution of human awe toward machines from the marvel of the dynamo to the mundanity of modern technology.

• 🌌Perfect boredom

  Exploring the intriguing nature of boredom and its potential beauty in a world of peace and familiarity.

• 🍂Plundering tradition for helpful tips

  A reflection on how the pursuit of happiness may overshadow the deeper wisdom of ancient traditions.

• 📚A new (fun) moral duty

  Reflecting on the ethics of book-buying and the value of supporting living authors.

• 💪Valuing what’s easiest to measure

  A reflection on the importance of perseverance and discipline over innate talent in achieving success.

• 🏷️“What’s your name?”

  Reflecting on the struggle of identity and the pressure to conform in the job market.

• 🆘“Your logo saves lives!”

  In a surprising turn of events, a logo designed for Mercy Corps has proven to be crucial for identifying aid in crisis situations.

• 🏛️Life and taxes

  A fascinating exploration of how colonial tax policies have left lasting impacts on governance in Nigeria.

• 😇The peril of sainthood

  Quoting Dorothy Day.

• 🎼The sparrow and the phonograph

  An insightful warning from John Philip Sousa about the impact of mechanical music on American musical artistry.

• 🌾The man who saved a billion lives

  An insightful tribute to Norman Borlaug and his revolutionary contributions to agriculture.

• 😇The utility of guilt

  An exploration of guilt's role in shaping morality and behavior in children and adults alike.

• 🍷Great wine, but what’s it taste like?

  A thought-provoking perspective on the complex nature of sensory experiences by Robin Goldstein.

• 🩺Face time

  An exploration of how adding a personal touch to patient diagnostics can enhance the connection and meticulousness in medical practice.

• 🌊One works and works for something, which then happens of its own accord

  Reflecting on the nature of political transformation and the interplay of effort and grace, Weschler captures the essence of spontaneous uprising in his writings.

• 🚫Too much information

  An exploration of how highlighting negative behaviors can inadvertently reinforce them.

• 🏥Neither shall there be any more pain

  One of my favorite lunchtime outings in Boston was a walk to the corner of the Public Garden, where the Ether Monument stands, commemorating a pivotal moment in the history of medicine.

• 🧠A Gestures and postures triple-header

  Exploring psychological interventions that boost academic performance and creativity through simple yet profound actions.

• 📱What do 80 texts a day add up to?

  A look into how texting affects the development of teenage autonomy, with insights from psychologist Sherry Turkle.

• 🤔Nothing succeeds like failure?

  The persistence of quack medicine highlights the complexities of belief and human psychology in health practices.

• 🔧Kranzberg’s 2nd

  Exploring the profound relationship between invention and necessity.

• 🏺Why loot when you can fake?

  A fascinating shift in the antiques market is explored, highlighting how eBay's influence changed looting dynamics.