Is the self an illusion? (IAI video)
From Hume to Dennett, philosophers often claim that the self is an illusion, and neuroscientists and psychologists are inclined to agree. But are they...
How to Organize Private Prison Divestment
When prisons disappear human beings in order to convey the illusion of solving social problems, penal infrastructures must be created to accommodate a rapidly...
Would a Stoic keep a secret? Massimo Pigliucci’s Night of Philosophy
Massimo Pigliucci was part of the Night of Philosophy and Ideas held at the Brooklyn Public Library in January. I spoke with Massimo about the discussion he hosted on philosophical...
Down the Rabbit Hole (IAI video)
Seeing is believing. Yet optical illusions and acid trips make it clear that what we see is a function of what we think and...
On Charity: Ben Abelson’s Night of Philosophy
Ben Abelson led an ethical dilemma discussion concerning charity for the "un-domiciled" at Brooklyn's Night of Philosophy and Ideas in January.
Ben, can you talk about the question...
How a hackneyed romantic ideal is used to stigmatise polyamory
There’s no longer anything unusual about wanting an open relationship. Many who consider themselves progressive about sex, gender, love and relationships know this. It’s...
If Aquinas is a philosopher then so are the Islamic theologians
Maybe I’m just an optimist, but I think people today mostly acknowledge the importance and originality of philosophy in the Islamic world. Would any...
On Facebook Bubbles: Greg Salmieri’s Night of Philosophy
Greg Salmieri was part of the Night of Philosophy and Ideas held at the Brooklyn Public Library in January. I spoke with Greg about public philosophizing and the...
Brooklyn’s Night of Philosophy: Interview with Ian Olasov
A Night of Philosophy and Ideas was an all-night marathon of philosophy, including 20-minute lectures, readings, ethical dilemma discussions, musical and dance performances, and philosophical yoga...
The Universe Code: Is information more fundamental than matter? (IAI video)
We think information provides facts about the world around us. Yet some in quantum physics now claim that information is primary, more fundamental than...