Personal identity seems so strong. We have the same sense of ourselves throughout our lives, even though everything about our physical bodies and brains is changing...
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Belief in the existence of the “spiritual essence” of an immortal soul has infused human thought and history. Still, most of today’s scientists remain...
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If we imagine that immortal souls exist, we then ask ourselves why do they exist. What is the purpose of a soul that exists into eternity?
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Sex has long permeated modern life, transforming values and changing morals. But is technology adding a new twist? Today’s top experts discuss what happens when...
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Everyone knows it’s important to think ahead—but just how far do you need to go? Some say we should be looking up to 1,000 years into the next millennium, at what...
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Is the ‘real you’ a special substance that is nonphysical and immortal? Most regular people would agree, but most scientists would not. What are you? A body alone...
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Creativity forms something from nothing, but innovation shapes that something into practical products and services. Today’s panelists discuss the connection between...
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Humans are obviously far more capable than other animals. There’s no comparison in personal capacities and social achievement. But what physically distinguishes humans?...
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