#WWB Philosophy
Did Copernicus remove humanity from the center of the universe?
Nicolaus Copernicus didn’t remove humanity from the center of the universe—he removed the assumption that centrality equals importance.
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.
What is a realistic timeframe for humanity to terraform Mars?
Futurism < Philosophy
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.
What is a natural philosopher?
TST Philosophy < Philosophy
When will AI be smarter than humans?
AI may surpass humans in specific abilities soon, but “being smarter than humans” depends entirely on how we define intelligence.
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.
Is the question of a creator important?
The question of a creator is currently an unknown, and likely an unknowable. Belief in a creator is a personal matter, not a scientific one.
Why did the prisoner choose the bread over the key?
Many philosophies teach the insights into the choices we face as a balance between immediate needs and broader aspirations.
Do aliens enjoy playing like we do on Earth?
If life elsewhere follows patterns like those on Earth, play may emerge wherever intelligence and social complexity arise.
Did existential authenticity originate in the East?
Long before Kierkegaard and Nietzsche, Eastern traditions asked how to live honestly within suffering, impermanence, and uncertainty: Buddhism’s suffering and non-self, Daoist alignment with nature.
Which tradition puts friendship above all else?
Epicureanism places friendship at the very center of a meaningful life.
What is Ninio’s Extinction Illusion?
Jacques Ninio’s Extinction Illusion reveals how perception can erase what is plainly present.
Do cats see humans as another cat?
Philosophy of Mind < Philosophy
What is fear-based ethics?
Fear-based ethics are moral systems that guide through the threat of punishment, emphasizing "consequences," over understanding, and "obedience," over reasoning.
What does the Kardashev Scale tell us about future civilizations?
The Kardashev Scale offers a cosmic yardstick for imagining how advanced civilizations become as they master ever-greater sources of energy.
What are holism and reductionism?
Metaphysics < Philosophy
How are original Daoism, Mohism, Confucianism, and Legalism related?
Daoism emphasizes nature, Mohism strikes a balance between nature and society, Confucianism brings harmony to society, and Legalism brings authoritarianism to society.
How does consciousness differ from intelligence?
The Mind < Philosophy
What is Confucianism?
Ethical applied philosophy emphasizing social harmony and personal virtue.