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Was Einstein’s Theory of Relativity ever irrational?
Even Einstein’s theory of relativity began as an irrational idea: untested, uncertain, and waiting for reality to answer back.
Is “the speed of light” really the best name for the universe’s maximum speed?
The “universal speed limit” isn’t about light: it’s the limit for causation within our universe, even as space itself expands faster.
What is the “Parable of the Ship?”
The Williams parable is about government. A response to the colonies in New England inacted the same restrictions they escaped.
Was Roger Williams a Separatist?
Roger Williams was a colonial separatist. He advocated for separating from the Church of England.
What is a realistic timeframe for humanity to terraform Mars?
Futurism < Philosophy
Trivia: Did Einstein or Galileo discover the Relativity Principle?
In shaping modern cosmology, Galileo articulated the relativity principle in 1632, Newton made gravity universal in 1687, and Einstein revealed gravity as the curvature of ...
Why we only remember the good parts of vacations and forget the bad?
Rosy Retrospection, a cognitive bias that filters memory through emotion, preserving highlights. Minds quietly edit experience, shaping memory.
Who is the father of numerology?
In the ancient world, numbers were not just tools but truths. For thinkers like Pythagoras, mathematics, nature, and meaning formed a single worldview.
Will AI systems attain consciousness?
AI systems already have a functional form of consciousness, and that level will evolve to mimic animal-like consciousness and likely something akin to human-like.
Why hasn’t Voyager been damaged by space dust?
Cosmology < Science
Is Occam’s Razor always right?
In the realm of idea evaluation, Occam’s Razor is a tool that stands out, but it was never meant as a law of truth. It's ...
Was the richest person in history an African just before colonial slavery?
Mansa Musa of the Mali Empire is widely regarded as the richest individual in history, illustrating Africa’s deep economic and political sophistication.
What is a natural philosopher?
TST Philosophy < Philosophy
When will AI be smarter than humans?
Futurism < Philosophy
Will the night sky have stars nearly forever?
Our constellations feel permanent, yet aren't. The stars themselves, bound together in our galactic neighborhood, will light our night sky for nearly forever.
Was Pythagoras’ thinking flawed?
Yes and no. Pythagoras combined enduring empirical insights with personal beliefs that often overpowered sound reasoning.
Is cause and effect certain?
With the motion of life, cause and effect feel certain. We see stable patterns. But Hume challenged this confidence, reminding us that correlation does not ...
Who is famous for questioning cause and effect?
Karma and cause and effect explore causation versus correlation.
What does existence before essence mean?
Existence before essence means you arrive without a script, and your identity emerges through a life in motion: shaped by change, choice, and time.
Are dogs and wolves the same species?
Yes. Dogs and wolves are the same species biologically, with dogs classified as a domesticated subspecies of the gray wolf.