Thought-provoking articles about human nature from diverse thinkers
Communication and language
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Facts don’t change minds: a case for the virtues of propaganda
by Anna Hennessey
Consciousness
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The myth of machine consciousness makes Narcissus of us all
by David Bentley Hart
Philosophy of art
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To master the art of close looking, learn to hold time still
by Grace Linden
Death and dying
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I thought I knew everything about death. Then grief struck me
by John Troyer
Music
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What is it about musical hooks that makes them so catchy?
by Tim Byron & Jadey O’Regan
Virtues and vices
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Be honest: little white lies are more harmful than you think
by Elena Svetieva & Leanne ten Brinke
Civic life
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The surprising way to tackle prejudice in the real world
by Wing Hsieh
Parenting and families
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I’m childfree by choice. Should I feel guilty about ending my line?
by Starre Vartan