Insentience in Animals and Sleepwalkers
The behavior of animals and sleepwalkers challenges our assumptions about consciousness and which tasks require it.
Dennis Hackethal
Freedom of Association Maxxing
People should be free to leave each other alone. In other words, they should have freedom of association. It’s a core enlightenment value.
Simple Refutation of David Deutsch’s ‘Hard to Vary’
David Deutsch says we form rational preferences by choosing explanations that are hardest to vary. But that doesn’t work. I explain why.
What Makes a Professional Epistemologist?
What distinguishes a hobby epistemologist from a professional one? What criteria should you meet to be successful in this field?
Fallibilism vs. Cynicism
Man can err, and by an effort, he can learn from his mistakes. But is he always wrong, no matter how hard he tries?
Maybe Publishing the Epstein Files Was a Bad Idea
When the people who claim to be on the victims’ side repeatedly make elementary mistakes, when they’re being led by their emotions, it helps the criminals, who can then reasonably call their opponents’ credibility into question.
Consider This Before You Have Kids
What are valid reasons to have a child? How can you prepare for parenthood?