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Cuttlefish Show Impressive Ability to Exert Self Control


Consciousness science forum    No Replies

Sci, 2021-03-05, 01:40 AM

Cuttlefish Show Impressive Ability to Exert Self Control

Theresa Machemer



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"Self-control is thought to be the cornerst

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AI is wrestling with a replication crisis


Skeptic vs. proponent discussion    6 Replies

Sci, 2021-03-04, 05:51 PM

AI is wrestling with a replication crisis

Will Douglas Heaven

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Last month Nature published a [url=https://www.nature.com/articles/

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Some Unfair Practices Towards Claims of the Paranormal


Skeptic vs. proponent discussion    1 Replies

Sci, 2021-03-04, 05:48 PM

Some Unfair Practices Towards Claims of the Paranormal: Discrediting “Extraordinary” Claims

by Marcello Truzzi



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Today, I think the balance has shifte

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Expanding Mind - The Practice of Skepticism


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Sci, 2021-03-04, 05:40 PM

Expanding Mind - The Practice of Skepticism

Erik Davis & Dustin Atlas


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A conversation with philosopher and religious studies professor Dustin Atlas about ancient skepticism, Madhyamaka Bu

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Some podcasts with Callum E Cooper


Afterlife contact forum (deathbed visions, ADC, mediumship)    No Replies

Smaw, 2021-03-03, 06:49 AM

So, just looking through the psi encyclopedia yesterday I came across this one researcher, Callum E Cooper. I've seen him posted on here few and far between a couple times and after finding and listening to some podcasts with him, he is an absolutely amazing guy. Good researcher, incredibly skeptica

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Smith and Divine Eternity


Connected philosophy forum (metaphysics, ontology, theology, ethics)    No Replies

Sci, 2021-03-02, 06:35 PM

Smith and Divine Eternity

Edward Feser


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...his work in the philosophy of time, in which his deep knowledge of and interest in metaphysics, physics, and philosophy of religion converged.  All three are

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Scientists Talked To People In Their Dreams. They Answered


Consciousness science forum    1 Replies

Sci, 2021-03-02, 09:13 AM

Scientists Talked To People In Their Dreams. They Answered

James Doubek


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For example, a typical question would be to ask what is 8 minus 6. A 19-year

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Re-thinking identity: Children’s experiences of self


Consciousness science forum    8 Replies

Sci, 2021-03-01, 06:35 PM

Re-thinking identity: Children’s experiences of self

Donna Thomas, PhD

[i]Dr. Thomas argues that children, before a conceptual, culture-bound notion of self is inculcated in them, have a more spontane

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Metron, Kirby's God of Science


Spirituality and magic forum: science and practice    1 Replies

Sci, 2021-02-27, 11:25 PM

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Jack Kirby (Amazing Heroes #47): “There’s never been a god like Metron. There’s never been an academic god, but we have him now.

Edward Teller was a scientist of great repute, and probably a very nice guy. Yet he created something which can wipe out the human race. So too m

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On Human Nature


Connected philosophy forum (metaphysics, ontology, theology, ethics)    8 Replies

Kamarling, 2021-02-27, 10:49 PM

I wasn't sure where to post this thread so if the mods have a preference, please feel free to move it.

For some odd reason - odd because I generally tend towards pacifism - I am fascinated by the events of WW2. I have no interest in other wars or military subjects but, perhaps because I was born

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