Peter Singer Explains How Philosophy Can Be Hard To Grasp
These Questions originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answers by Peter Singer, Philosopher, Author, on...
View ArticleThe whole philosophy community is mourning Derek Parfit. Here's why he mattered.
Derek Parfit, who died at age 74 on Sunday evening, was not the most famous philosopher in the world. But he was among the most brilliant, and his papers and books have had a profound, incalculably...
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Philosopher whose books inspired his academic peers all over the world...
View ArticleNeuroscientist Sam Harris Selects 12 Books Everyone Should Read
On an excellent recent episode of The Tim Ferriss Show — one of these nine podcasts for a fuller life — neuroscientist Sam Harris answered a listener’s question inquiring what books everyone should...
View ArticleDirector of Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Explains What Makes Cancer So...
These Questions originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answers by William G. Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., Director...
View ArticleHow Do We Get More Doctors Interested in Becoming Primary Care Physicians?
How do we get more doctors interested in becoming primary care physicians? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique...
View ArticleResponse to recent conversation
Commenters on the AJC Get Schooled blog debated an essay by a Georgia State University philosophy professor on the value and potential of his field, cited by two Republican presidential candidates as a...
View ArticleI Worked for Steve Jobs, and This Was the Best Lesson He Taught Me
What is your most memorable experience working with Steve Jobs? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights....
View ArticleShould I Invest in Birkin Bags Instead of Stocks?
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View ArticleWhatever happened to the public intellectual?
Philosophy used to be a staple of television and the newspapers. Not any longer. So where did all the philosophers go? " data-adaptive-image-768-img="" data-adaptive-image-1024-img=""...
View ArticleFeminist Leader Gloria Steinhem's Thoughts On Social Media And Capitalism
These Questions originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answers by Gloria Steinem, writer, lecturer,...
View ArticleWhat Are the Recent Innovations in Event Ticket Sales?
Why has there been so little innovation (re consumer experience) in how concert/event tickets work? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered...
View ArticleAnalyse life
As told to Garima Sharma Shivani Sharma, chairperson, department of philosophy, Panjab University, Chandigarh, on various aspects of the 'mother of all sciences' Philosophy is the study of ideas and...
View ArticleThe Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch
Book cover of The Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch. Penguin Books In his 2011 book The Beginning of Infinity: Explanations That Transform the World, British theoretical physicist David Deutsch...
View ArticleHilary Putnam (1926-2016)
Philosophy is pretty unpopular in America today. Marco Rubio says, with typical inelegance: "We need more welders and less philosophers." Governor Pat McCrory of North Carolina also singles out...
View ArticleHilary Putnam (1929-2016)
Philosophy is pretty unpopular in America today. Marco Rubio says, with typical inelegance: "We need more welders and less philosophers." Governor Pat McCrory of North Carolina also singles out...
View ArticleGood thinking (MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
(Source: MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Famous philosophers are often depicted as taking up the subject for reasons that, in retrospect, seem obvious. Plato, it is said, turned toward...
View ArticlePhilosophy of Food
Photo courtesy of The Art Renewal Center. A good philosophical question can arise from anywhere. Did you ever think, for example, that sitting down to dinner or strolling through the supermarket might...
View ArticleParent Of Twins Reveals His Thoughts On A Baby's Natural Behavior
Are some babies just easier than others? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by Edward Donner,...
View ArticlePhilosophy can teach children what Google can’t
At the controls of driverless cars, on the end of the telephone when you call your bank or favourite retailer: we all know the robots are coming, and in many cases are already here. Back in 2013,...
View ArticleQuora Question: Does the NSA Have All of Clinton's Deleted Emails?
Quora Questions are part of a partnership between Newsweek and Quora, through which we'll be posting relevant and interesting answers from Quora contributors throughout the week. Read more about the...
View ArticleThree Key Factors in Getting Your Resume Noticed by Google
How can an average programmer get their resume noticed by Google? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights....
View ArticleThe Pitfalls of Deep Learning
What shortcomings do you see with deep learning? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by Oren...
View ArticleElon Musk And Stephen Hawking Are Wrong About Artificial Intelligence
These questions originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answers by Ramez Naam, author of the Nexus novels,...
View ArticleAndrew Ng, Chief Scientist at Baidu, Explains the Future of Work
How will work and jobs change over the next 10-20 years? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by...
View ArticleA Line in the Sand for Academic Philosophy
Academic philosophers have finally found a line they’re willing to hold against the discipline’s social justice contingent. They hadn’t reached the line yet when bloggers started brigading against...
View ArticleEuthanasia Debate With Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP and Prof Peter Singer...
(Source: Archdiocese of Sydney) Catholic Communications, Sydney Archdiocese, 14 Aug 2015 Archbishop of Sydney Anthony Fisher OP said he was very pleased to debate Prof Peter Singer on the subject of...
View ArticlePencils Of Promise Founder Explains How They Pick Their Projects
These questions originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answers by Michael Dougherty, CEO of Pencils of...
View ArticleDirector of Engineering at Facebook AI Explains the Advantages of New York Tech
These Questions originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answers by Serkan Piantino, Director of Engineering,...
View ArticleWhy A Shorter Resume Makes You A Stronger Candidate
How can I get an interview with a one-page resume? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by Gayle...
View ArticleWhat's Next In Machine Learning?
What are good research topics in machine learning in 2016? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by...
View ArticleStanford's Philosophy Department trains leaders, thinkers (Stanford University)
(Source: Stanford University) By Corrie Goldman and Clifton B. Parker Go to web site to view the video. Video by the Stanford Humanities Center Stanford philosophy Professor Ken Taylor talks about why...
View ArticleInsider Reveals What Investors Look for in Startups
These Questions originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answers by Josh Kopelman, Managing Director, First...
View ArticleQuora Question: Why Are There So Few Conservatives in Academia?
Quora Questions are part of a partnership between Newsweek and Quora, through which we'll be posting relevant and interesting answers from Quora contributors throughout the week. Read more about the...
View ArticleWhy Are There So Few Conservatives in Academia?
This question originally appeared on Quora, the knowledge-sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. You can follow Quora on Twitter, Facebook, and Google...
View ArticleHow Should You Answer an Interviewer’s Question About Adding Value to a...
This question originally appeared on Quora, the knowledge-sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by Mira Zaslove, Fortune 500 manager, on Quora:...
View ArticleChief Scientist at Baidu,Andrew Ng, Explains if Artificial Intelligence Is A...
Is AI an existential threat to humanity? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by Andrew Ng, Chief...
View ArticleThe Best Recipe For a Highly Functioning Design Team
What are the principles for setting up high-functioning Design teams? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique...
View ArticleKeith Rabois of Khosla Ventures Explains if an MBA is Worth It
These Questions originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answers by Keith Rabois, Internet entrepreneur,...
View ArticleWill China Overtake Silicon Valley? Will Higher Education Become Obsolete?...
These Questions originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answers by Chamath Palihapitiya, CEO of Social...
View ArticleMost Obscure Philosophy Quotes
Philosophers are not always known for their simple language. Lovers of jargon, even the most brilliant minds can take a reader on to an exotic terrain to make a simple point. Here are some notable...
View ArticleKeith Rabois of Khosla Ventures Explains the Importance of Twitter and the...
These Questions originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answers by Keith Rabois, Internet entrepreneur,...
View ArticleHow Do You Live the Life of Utilitarianism?
What is the significance of utilitarianism?: originally appeared on Quora: The best answer to any question. Ask a question, get a great answer. Learn from experts and access insider knowledge. You can...
View Article9 Things Every Entrepreneur Must Do
What are the necessary qualifications for an entrepreneur? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by...
View ArticleDo Parents Have A Favorite Child?
Do parents have a favorite child? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by Katie Anne Holton,...
View ArticlePixar Director Explains The Process And Inspiration Behind Your Favorite...
These questions originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answers by Peter Sohn, Director, Pixar Animation...
View ArticlePhilosophy for progress
It may not be a lucrative career option, but for the questioning minds it holds infinite riches. Dr. Vijay Tankha, head of the philosophy department at Delhi University’s St. Stephen’s college, talks...
View ArticlePeter Singer's Extremely Altruistic Heirs
How much money, time, and effort should you be giving to relieve dire poverty? And how should you allocate these precious goods? If we ask these questions more than we once did, there are several...
View ArticleConsidering 'The Philosophy Of The Web'
10:01 AM ET Tania Lombrozo i iStockphoto iStockphoto We associate technology with the shiny and new. But humans have been using technology to change the environment and themselves since at least the...
View ArticleAvicii Talks About His Favorite Philosopher
Who is Avicii's favourite philosopher? originally appeared on Quora - the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights. Answer by Tim Bergling, A.K.A...
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