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The Philosophy of Watching Sports: Going Beyond Entertainment

The Philosophy of Watching Sports: Going Beyond Entertainment

PhilosophyFile
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Watching sports is not just mindless entertainment. It provides an opportunity to understand the limits of human ability and explore embodied agency. By observing athletes in action, we gain insights
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The Neurobiology of Fear: Debunking the Amygdala Myth

The Neurobiology of Fear: Debunking the Amygdala Myth

Wireless Philosophy
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Fear is not solely controlled by the amygdala. While the amygdala plays a crucial role in the brain's threat circuitry, the conscious feeling of fear involves other regions of the brain, specifically
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When Fraudsters Get Caught: Life After Fraud

When Fraudsters Get Caught: Life After Fraud

Lex Clips
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Discover what happens to fraudsters after they are caught, including probation and losing licenses. One fraudster shares his experience of starting anew in the mortgage industry as a consultant, flipp
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Are Basic Emotions Universal?

Are Basic Emotions Universal?

Wireless Philosophy
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This video explores the idea that there are basic emotions shared by all human beings, regardless of culture. It discusses the concept of emotion modules in the brain and the debate surrounding the ex
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The Importance of Allowing Diverse Perspectives in Academic Discourse

The Importance of Allowing Diverse Perspectives in Academic Discourse

Julia Galef
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Recently, the author Charles Murray attempted to speak at Middlebury College but was prevented from doing so by a student riot. This sparked a debate about the importance of allowing diverse perspecti
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Democracy and the Math of Majority Decisions

Democracy and the Math of Majority Decisions

Wireless Philosophy
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Democracy provides a mathematical advantage in decision-making based on the Jury Theorem, which suggests that a collective decision is more likely to be correct than an individual's decision. However,
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From Ancient Philosophy to Modern Physics: Exploring Failures of Reasoning

From Ancient Philosophy to Modern Physics: Exploring Failures of Reasoning

polýMATHY
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This video explores the failures of reasoning from ancient Greek philosophy to modern physics, with a focus on Heraclitus and the connection to string theory. It highlights the unification of disparat
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The Thrilling Story of Cashing $400,000 Worth of Checks

The Thrilling Story of Cashing $400,000 Worth of Checks

Lex Clips
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This video tells the exhilarating tale of cashing a large amount of checks, facing challenges and suspicions along the way.
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The Moral Dilemma of Autonomous Weapons: Should We Deploy Killer Robots in Warfare?

The Moral Dilemma of Autonomous Weapons: Should We Deploy Killer Robots in Warfare?

Wireless Philosophy
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Autonomous weapons, also known as killer robots, are mindless, remorseless killing machines that can select and fire on human targets without human intervention. While they offer benefits such as supe
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The Dark Side of Crime: From Desperation to Narcissism

The Dark Side of Crime: From Desperation to Narcissism

Lex Clips
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Explore the fascinating journey of a criminal, from desperate beginnings to pure narcissistic arrogance. Discover the motivations behind committing fraud and the consequences it has on innocent victim
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The Importance of Marriage and Parenthood

The Importance of Marriage and Parenthood

Lex Clips
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Marriage and parenthood are essential for societal stability and personal growth. Open marriages may not work for child-rearing.
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The Life of a Prison Snitch: A Tale of Betrayal and Redemption

The Life of a Prison Snitch: A Tale of Betrayal and Redemption

Lex Clips
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In this video, we dive into the story of Ron Wilson, a con man who lost $57 million in a Ponzi scheme and ended up serving 19.5 years in prison. While incarcerated, he befriends an inmate who becomes
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The Art of Critical Thinking: Don't Judge an Argument by the Source

The Art of Critical Thinking: Don't Judge an Argument by the Source

Julia Galef
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Learn to evaluate arguments based on their logic, not the beliefs of the source. Just because someone holds weird beliefs doesn't mean their arguments are invalid. Think for yourself and avoid epistem
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Ethics of Space Settlement: Protecting the Pristine

Ethics of Space Settlement: Protecting the Pristine

The Royal Institution
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Space settlement raises ethical questions about environmental protection, resource extraction, and scientific preservation. We must consider the space environment as an important resource that needs t
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The Difference Between Medical Treatments and Enhancements

The Difference Between Medical Treatments and Enhancements

Wireless Philosophy
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Explore the distinction between medical treatments and enhancements, from deep brain stimulation to futuristic possibilities of brain implants and genetic editing. Understand the purpose of treatments
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Our Clean Energy Dilemma: The Price We Pay for Progress

Our Clean Energy Dilemma: The Price We Pay for Progress

PBS Terra
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In the future, electric cars dominate and emissions have been reduced. However, the mining of metals for clean energy technology is devastating ecosystems and causing human rights abuses. Is there a r
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Why Moral Philosophers Aren't Necessarily More Moral

Why Moral Philosophers Aren't Necessarily More Moral

Julia Galef
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Do moral philosophers behave more morally than others? Surprisingly, studies show that they don't. Despite their understanding of moral behavior, moral philosophers do not necessarily engage in morall
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The Foundation of Mathematics: Is it Just Turtles All the Way Down?

The Foundation of Mathematics: Is it Just Turtles All the Way Down?

PBS Infinite Series
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Mathematics is constructed from other math, but what grounds all of mathematics? This video explores the concept of a foundation for mathematics and the philosophical implications of its search. It de
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The Powerful and Vital Role of Wasps and Bees in Ecosystems

The Powerful and Vital Role of Wasps and Bees in Ecosystems

Casual Earth
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Wasps and bees, including the fearsome cicada killer and great golden digger wasp, play critical roles in maintaining the health of ecosystems by preying on pests and pollinating plants. In addition t
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Criticism of Billionaire's Donation to Harvard: Imperfect Philanthropy

Criticism of Billionaire's Donation to Harvard: Imperfect Philanthropy

Julia Galef
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John Paulson's donation to Harvard has received criticism for not being an efficient use of his wealth. However, the pattern of heavily criticizing imperfect actions rather than no action at all is a
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Living with Regret: A Personal Reflection on the Consequences of Bad Choices

Living with Regret: A Personal Reflection on the Consequences of Bad Choices

Lex Clips
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A man reflects on his life choices and expresses regret for the path he has taken. Despite his hardships, he offers advice on the importance of appreciation and hard work.
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