Monthly Archives: February 2021

Understanding internal vs external distinctions

Foundations of Logic Facebook group question about philosophical knowledge [ 19/Feb/21 Foundations of Logic Facebook group – Walter Smith asked:What is the difference between:internalistic-philosophical knowledge,externalistic-philosophical knowledge andscientific knowledge?There are no differences or there are differences (which ones?)] For me, the … Continue reading

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Actions for ecological balance

What is at least one daily practice that made you think has an impact in taking care and maintaining the balance of our ecosystem? [ 19/Feb/21 ] Spend at least half an hour every day looking at nature. Looking at … Continue reading

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Evolution and purpose

If evolution is the truth, then what would be the point of life? [ 19/Feb/21 ] Evolution explains how it is that complexity can, in some limited sets of contexts, emerge from relative simplicity. To get to the level of … Continue reading

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Moral objectivism and human nature

Can moral objectivism be reconciled with the fact that some unethical behaviors are “human nature”? [ 11/Feb/21 ] Depends what one means by both “moral objectivism” and “human nature”. To me it is clear that all morality starts with a … Continue reading

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Solving problems

STEM question- If you could use that math or/and science to solve a world problem, what problem would you solve? Describe the problem? How do u think math/or science could be used to address the problem? [ 10/Feb/21 ] If … Continue reading

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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator problems

[ 9/Feb/21 ]Facebook link to Youtube video – How To Type – Ben Shapiro & Jordan Peterson – CS Joseph The MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) schema is like most religious schema, once one accepts its basic constructs, then it becomes … Continue reading

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Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)

[ 8/Feb/21 Facebook – Lifeboat Foundation – Response to RJ Tolley’s comment to Quinn Sena’s post linked to Geoff Hinton’s Article – AI is going to be able to do everything. https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/11/03/1011616/ai-godfather-geoffrey-hinton-deep-learning-will-do-everything/%5D I strongly agree with Jeffrey, Nicholi, Jay & … Continue reading

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Why understand evolution?

Why is it important for the general public to understand evolution? [ 7/Feb/21 ] What do you mean by “understand evolution”? I have been fascinated by the recursive idea of evolution for over 50 years, and while I feel that … Continue reading

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Converting to electric

Does converting a world into electric-based save our planet? [ 3/Feb/21 ] In and of itself, no. And we need to be clear, the planet is not endangered. Human life on the planet, that is something else. Many of the … Continue reading

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The idea of liberty

Chris Testolini facebook link to this report by Chris RossiniAn Opportunity For The Ideas of Liberty [2 Feb 21 ] Yes Liberty is important – vitally so, but in order for liberty one must have life, and then for liberty … Continue reading

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