"Completed infinities" are at the center of modern mathematics. Their existence is taken as a foundational axiom. I must admit: I think this is an error - a basic logical mistake. Infinity, by definition, cannot be completed, right?
I am joined by Dr. Gary McGuire, the head of Mathematics and Statistics at the University College Dublin. To my surprise, Gary also expresses skepticism about completed infinities.
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Science has flaws. We must discover and acknowledge them if we want to avoid dogmatic thinking. Too many people dismiss skepticism about the rigor of modern science as “anti-intellectual.” They overlook serious problems with the scientific method in practice.
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Intention comes prior to rationality. If you don't care about the truth, it doesn't matter how sharp your mind is.
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This is a narrated article from the 2016 campaign season. I was inspired by the rhetoric of Bernie Sanders to create some satire…
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Tautologies get a bad rap in philosophy. When most people say, "That's merely a tautology", they are really saying, "That's dogmatic and useless!"
I disagree with the standard orthodoxy regarding tautologies. Not only are they useful, they are foundational for our entire worldview.
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I'm starting a new series where I travel the globe interviewing intellectuals about the biggest ideas in the world. Personal travel blog here: http://www.portablepattersons.com
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How is it possible to shift your awareness? What's going on? Can you consciously control the contents of your experience?
If so, what does that imply? If not, why does it seem so easy and obvious?
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