MIKE’S MUST-READS
#MPMustReads
The Double‐slit Experiment Explored
Reality may not be particles afterall. It may be more like waves, vibrations, or strings.
Pragmatism and Pythagoras
Pythagoras exemplifies rational pragmatism, balancing empirical insights with mystical beliefs. He reminds us that even flawed ideas can spark progress.
Existential Toolkit: Evolution’s Consciousness Misstep
Existentialism evolved during the post medieval time. At its core, existentialism is about discovering your authentic self. You, in your environment, in your time, living ...
The Limits of Language and Understanding
Philosophy of Mind < Philosophy
The Evolution of Vocabulary in Ancient Humans
The evolution of language is the evolution of communication. From touch which evolved about 800 million years ago to human words. Along the journey, communication ...
Consciousness: From the Soul to the Abyss
A new look at our minds, animals, and beyond.
Echoes of the Self: Exploring Consciousness Across the Ages
Consciousness is the capacity for awareness; animals add subjective experience, and humans add self-reflection and inquiry.
An Overview of Reason and Logic
Understand the interplay between reason and logic.
Africa Before the Transatlantic Slave Trade
From the richest man ever back to the time they ruled Egypt.
The End of the Universe Explained
Explore the Big Freeze, Big Rip, and Big Crunch ideas.
The Expanding Universe Explained
The nature of space and the motion of objects.
Cultural Transmission: The Sharing of Knowledge from Crows to Libraries
Explore communal learning through transcendental intelligence.
The Story of the Philosopher King: Marcus Aurelius
A well-researched bio.
The Five Thought Tools: Viewpoint, Ideas, Reasoning, Social Constructs, and Reflection
Five Thought Tools < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
The Four Mind Traps: Logical Fallacies, Cognitive Biases, Heuristics, and Stereotypes
The Four Mind Traps < TST Framework
Evolution Explained: A Crash Course in Nature’s Design
A Short Summary of Evolution
Nonpartisan: The Federalist Papers and Presidential Impeachment
Nonpartisan: Are you curious about what the Federalist Papers say about impeachment? This article gives you a quick review of our constitution and impeachment, then ...
The Three Truth Hammers: Science, Journalism, and Law
Truth Hammers < TST Framework < Critical Thinking
Parable of the Ship by Roger Williams, 1655
Roger Williams’ 1655 Parable of the Ship is used as ...
The First Religions of Colonial America
Discover the diverse religious tapestry of Colonial America with Mike Prestwood. He tells the story of early religion from Roger Williams' groundbreaking multi-faith colony to ...