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Philosophy is the study of existence, knowledge, values, language, and related topics that have challenged both ordinary and great thinkers throughout human history.

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Our goal is to bridge the gap between science and the public. We publish articles and videos on topics of philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, mathematics, and evolution. We also organize meetups for discussions, offer research and writing services, and comment on current events (for example, the pandemic).

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Building a Conscious Mind
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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Building an Artificial Consciousness in 39 Steps

This article summarizes the entire book and provides you with a step-by-step guide of modules that would need to be implemented for an artificial consciousness.

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The Attention and Awareness Schema Theories
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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Is the Self but a Simulation?

This article discusses the attention schema theory. It explains our subjective experience of the world but leaves us with more questions than answers.

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Model-Building
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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How Models can Improve the Control of a System

Knowing how a system will behave in the future helps us to make adjustments in the present. This article discusses how models form the backbone of our mind.

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The Loop of Consciousness
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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What can the Stroop Effect Teach us about Consciousness?

This article discusses experiments that show how the brain consists of competing parts and how the its architecture produces a "mind's eye" and "inner voice".

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The Search for Consciousness
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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Does Consciousness have a Location?

Where is consciousness located? This article discusses why it is so difficult to pinpoint the position of a "consciousness" within the brain.

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Theories of Consciousness
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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What Theories of Consciousness were there in the Past?

Knowing the history of the research into possible theories of consciousness gives us an overview of the possible alternatives of what consciousness could be.

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Introduction to Consciousness
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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Why is Visual Perception like a Camera?

This article give you an overview why the intuitive understanding of perception is wrong and why it took humanity so long to recognize this fact.

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The Theory of Mind
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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How do we Instinctively Know what other People Know?

This article discusses the connection between empathy, recognizing yourself in the mirror, and building a concept of your own and other people's minds.

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The Big Bang
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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Where did the Big Bang come from?

What is nothingness? How can there be something out of nothing? Is "nothingness" stable or is the creation of the universe an inevitable result?

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Interpretations of the Quantum Theory
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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What other Interpretations of Quantum Theory are there?

Quantum theory is a perfect example how a scientific theory without an underlying philosophy looks like. Which interpretation is most likely true?

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Copenhagen Interpretation
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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What is the Copenhagen Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics?

Can we grasph the philosophical implications of the most populat interpretation of quantum mechanics? If true, what would this interpretation mean for reality?

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Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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How to Apply the Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle

At the quantum level, the world becomes less and less intuitive. This is the first of a series of articles giving you an introduction to quantum mechanics.

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Popular Science
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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The Challenges of Communicating Science

This article takes a critical look at the field of science and its ivory tower-like approach in society. What can we do to bridge the gap to the public?

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Occam's Razor
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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How to Select Between Competing Theories?

Any model of reality can be arbitrarily complex. This article discusses one method of how to select between models and theories of different complexity.

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An Introduction to Science
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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What is the Significance of the Scientific Method?

This article discusses the philosophical foundation of the science method, from its historic roots, the challenge of placebo effects, and its modern version.

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Physics
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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What is Causality?

If there was no causality, we could not think about causality. What else can we deduce about the universe with using just logic and philosophy?

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The Value of Language
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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Has Language a Role Beyond mere Communication of Facts?

This article discusses the importance about shared experiences and how this forms the basis of the languages we speak and how we communicate with others.

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Properties of Language
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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Where does Language Come From and How Can We Learn it?

Looking at its history and how children learn, language seems to be trivial. How can knowledge about language and its past help in today's discussions?

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Language and Mathematics
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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How does Math relate to Philosophy and Language?

What does math set apart from normal language and what are the parallels? Can we find similarities between math and philosophy? How can this help?

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Induction and Deduction
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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Do We Need to be Omniscient to use Logic?

This article discusses the limits of epistemology and addresses the arguments against the idea that we can know something. Can we even use induction?

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Concepts
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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How Can We Grasp an Infinite Universe with a Finite Mind?

Concepts are abstractions that permit us a description of reality and allow us to form compact units of information from many different origins.

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Epistemology
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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How Do We Know What We Know?

With ontology, we were able to realize that we can be conscious of reality. With epistemology, we want to discuss how we can be conscious of reality.

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Basics of Philosophy
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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What Are the Basics of Philosophy?

In this article, I provide the most fundamental introduction into philosophy. What can we observe in reality and what can we deduce from our observations?

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The Key to Wisdom
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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What Methods Can We Apply to Become Wise?

In this article, I discuss my personal favorite, the Socratic Method. We need to keep asking questions to find out the common truth, namely reality.

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Why You Need Philosophy
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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Why Do We Still Need Philosophy in 2022?

This article discusses how we are doomed to repeat the same mistakes if we do not keep our knowledge of philosophy fresh and ever-expanding.

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How Are Heroes Relevant To You
By
Clemens Lode
, posted on
March 11, 2023
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What are False Heroes?

A true hero stands up to false heroes. We need to put philosophy in practice, the opposite of a hero is not the opponent but, instead, the passive observer.

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Does Your Brain Need You?

How to create consciousness on a computer?

This book is an introduction to neuroscience and theories of consciousness. It explores the attention schema theory and how to replicate human consciousness.
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Die Philosophie von Helden: Wissen und Sprache

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Can Consciousness be Simulated?

The book introduces you to neuroscience and the philosophical discussion on consciousness. It lays the groundwork of creating a smart computer.
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Philosophy for Heroes: Continuum (Physics and Evolution)

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