Moore’s law is an example of futures studies; it is a statistical collection of past and present trends with the goal of accurately extrapolating future trends.
Technology—especially intelligence augmentation and artificial intelligence—has the potential to transform the future of philosophy. Continue reading Future Technology and Philosophy
The Hubble Telescope has revealed an unimaginably immense and beautiful universe. Continue reading Mario Livio: The Hubble Telescope and Our Immense Universe
A recent New York Times article chronicled 23-year-old Kim Souzzi’s decision to cryonically preserve her brain. Continue reading Cryonics and Kim Souzzi
Cosmic Evolution and the Meaning of Life
Earlier this year I published a piece in Scientia Salon entitled “Cosmic Evolution and the Meaning of Life.” Then a few days ago I wrote about my friend Larry Rifkin’s beautiful video about evolution and the meaning of life. Continue reading Cosmic Evolution, Transhumanism, and the Meaning of Life
My friend and fellow author, Larwence Rifkin M.D., frequently writes about cosmic evolution and the meaning of life, a primary focus of my own research. His articles have appeared in: Continue reading Evolution and The Meaning of Life