The minds of plants
Plants exhibit a form of cognitive function that we, humans, cannot recognize.
Being Truly Human
Is there a positive side to an existential risk?
Could the AI existential risk lead to a renewal of humanity?
What it means to be co-creators of the universe
Does the universee exist because we exist? What is the significance of a participatory universe?
Astrophysics and medical pathology: Yes, they’re connected
How can astrophysics and medical pathology be connected?
Gandhi and the future of AI
Gandhi may have lived in the past, but his philosophy is just as relevant today, in this age of artificial intelligence.
Humanity is cosmically special
The earth may no longer be at the center of the universe, but we, human beings are more than just chemical scum. We are special. Here’s how we know.
The past and future of astrophysics and cosmology
This is a critical moment in the history of the universe and the earth. What we do today defines the future of all life hosted by this planet.
Only posthumans may be able to understand the universe
The universe is mysterious. To uncover its mysteries, we might need to wait for posthumans, whatever their new forms will be.
The vision for astrophysics by 2020
Astrophysics is the grandest of all sciences because it peers into worlds unknown. How far have we gone in the study of the origins of the universe, and where can we expect this science to lead us?
Astronomy and humanity’s cosmic significance
Astrophysics is showing us that humanity has a special purpose in the universe.