Connected philosophy forum (metaphysics, ontology, theology, ethics)    118 Replies

Question to self: why do I feel so threatened when I read comments by atheists and materialists?

The more I wonder about that question, the more reasons I come up with and I'm not sure how much weight to give to each. For example, my immediate, almost knee-jerk, answer was that my very existence

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Philosophy of mind forum    2 Replies

Connected science forum (evolution, ID, cosmology, fine-tuning, quantum mechanics)    3 Replies

Vertical farms nailed tiny salads. Now they need to feed the world

Sean Williams


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Vertical farms take up a vanishing amount of land compared to their conventional cousins. They use almost no water, don

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Near-death experience (NDE) forum    7 Replies

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After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond with Bruce Greyson, M.D.


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DATE: Friday, March 12th @ 7pm Eastern

Co-sponsored by Consciousness Cafe, T

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Near-death experience (NDE) forum    7 Replies

Not as slanted toward the Physicalist faith as I'd have thought....

What do near-death experiences mean, and why do they fascinate us?

Alex Moshakis


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Greyson knows

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Spirituality and magic forum: science and practice    1 Replies

Skeptic vs. proponent discussion    4 Replies

What Research on Alleged Reincarnation Cases can Teach us about Myths of Scientific Practice

Andreas Sommer

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Together with Stevenson’s records, well-documented cases published by these and other au

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Connected science forum (evolution, ID, cosmology, fine-tuning, quantum mechanics)    No Replies

Quote:Carl Sagan & others have quoted Francis Bacon, a key figure of the Scientific Revolution, as a critic of magic. But are such portrayals historically legit?

Consciousness science forum    4 Replies

The Mystery of Why Some People Become Sudden Geniuses

Zaria Gorvett


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There’s mounting evidence that brain damage has the power to unlock extraordinary creative talents. What can thi

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Connected science forum (evolution, ID, cosmology, fine-tuning, quantum mechanics)    6 Replies

Imaginary Numbers May Be Essential for Describing Reality

Charlie Wood

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In quantum mechanics, the behavior of a particle or group of particles is encap

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