Monthly Archives: February 2021

Understanding internal vs external distinctions

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

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

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

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

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

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

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

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

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

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

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

[ 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)

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

[ 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?

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

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

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

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

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Ted Howard NZ

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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