Institute of Art and Ideas
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Are we losing our ability to understand the philosophical greats? Babette Babich argues that translating the works of great philosophers ultimately leads to their arguments being misunderstood, a problem increasing as fewer and fewer people can read Ancient Greek. Babich is Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University and the editor of the journal New Nietzsche Studies. She joins Christoph Schuringa and Genia Schönbaumsfeld to discuss the evolving relationship between analytic philosophy, rooted in the English speaking world, and continental philosophy, based primarily in France and Germany. Tap here to watch the full debate.
Institute of Art and Ideas185,310 次观看 • 4 个月前
Many philosophers are increasingly sceptical that truth exists at all. But Jessica Frazier argues this is a mistake; the search for truth is a journey with a light at the end, and philosophers should pursue it rather than abandon it. Tap here to watch her full debate, "Navigating the Unknown," with Hilary Lawson and Graham Priest.
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Will we ever know how the universe began? Acclaimed theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder Sabine Hossenfelder argues that not only is discovering the universe’s origins an impossible task, but one that she doesn't consider worth pursuing at all. Instead, theories for the beginning of the universe are merely stories we tell ourselves. In this debate, she joins theoretical quantum physicist Ivette Fuentes and philosopher of science James Ladyman to explore the various lenses through which we perceive and study the cosmological world of the universe. Click the link to watch more.
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Has metaphysics become redundant? Philosopher of science Massimo Pigliucci proposes that in an age of flourishing science, metaphysics is no longer a necessary area of study. Tap here to watch his full interview on stoicism, pseudoscience, and metaphysics.
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Despite real progress, we are still living in a firmly rooted patriarchy, argues Mary Ann Sieghart. Alongside statistical differences in pay and power, she explains what she calls “The authority gap”: the evidence that women are still less respected than men. Tap here for her full debate with Catherine Hakim, Paul Dolan, and Nick Fletcher.
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Nothing in physics may be truly fundamental. Questions whether the idea of “building blocks” in nature are increasingly outliving its usefulness, suggesting that our most basic concepts reflect the limits of human understanding rather than the structure of reality itself. Here Physicist Sabine Hossenfelder (Sabine Hossenfelder) argues that mathematics isn't real, and rather a tool we use to describe the world. If that’s the case, what would a coherent picture of the world even look like? And can physics progress without appealing to particles, things, or foundations? Watch the full debate via the link, also featuring critic of realism Hilary Lawson and celebrated philosopher of science Tim Maudlin:
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Should we adopt moral universalism? Or does it create unforeseen dangers in the way we see and treat people? Tommy Curry, Personal Chair of Africana Philosophy and Black Male Studies at the University of Edinburgh, proposes that Kant’s vision of an ideal world is flawed, and that applying a moral universalism still excludes certain groups of people. He joins Alain de Botton and Seyla Benhabib to debate populism and moral universalism, and how they affect the way we treat others. Tap here to watch now.
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Lived experience has become a powerful moral authority - but at what cost? Catherine Liu challenges the idea that only those who’ve directly experienced something can speak on it. When arguments are dismissed based on identity rather than engaged on their merit, debate gives way to gatekeeping and intellectual life begins to shrink. If ideas are judged by who says them instead of what they say, what happens to truth? Tap here to find out:
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Einstein thought quantum theory was ‘silly.’ Heisenberg believed reality is nothing but possibilities. As Sabine Hossenfelder Sabine Hossenfelder explains, the real challenge is still ahead: reconciling quantum mechanics with general relativity. Can we ever unite the two pillars of physics? Tap the link below to watch the full debate with Roger Penrose and Slavoj Žižek as they explore the mysteries of an unknowable universe.
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Is the attribution of mental illness to chemical imbalances in the brain merely "propaganda" created by the pharmaceutical industry? Joanna Moncrieff argues our newfound reliance on medication is not an effective way of dealing with emotional difficulties and mental illness, and stresses the importance of finding alternative solutions. Watch her full interview here.
Institute of Art and Ideas17,365 次观看 • 4 个月前
Are we trading real connection for a digital illusion? Online communities are often praised as a lifeline for Gen Z: a cure for loneliness in a hyperconnected world. But Freya India challenges this idea, warning that no online space can truly replace the depth of real, human connection. Watch the full debate now.
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Are brains computational? Can AI be conscious? Roger Penrose, alongside Max Tegmark and Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski, unpacks the deepest questions at the intersection of neuroscience, mathematics, and physics, challenging whether minds are just biological computers, or something fundamentally beyond computation. Tap to watch in full.
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Are you simply yourself, the entire universe, or the very force that brings it all into existence? Join leading AI researcher, Joscha Bach Joscha Bach as he delves into the origins of consciousness and self-awareness – from infancy to adulthood – and what this reveals about the possibility of artificial intelligence achieving consciousness in the future. Watch here:
Institute of Art and Ideas14,313 次观看 • 1 年前
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