Can Art Affect Belief Systems?
Many belief systems, religions in particular, use art for promoting their messages and furthering their missions. What makes art so effective in building and solidifying religious traditions? Can art ...
14 Jan 27min
Roger Penrose on Cosmology, Quantum Mechanics, and Deep Reality
Throughout his career, Penrose has challenged conventional wisdom in physics, mathematics, and the philosophy of science. He has tackled some of the most profound questions of the universe: How do qua...
7 Jan 1h 47min
Toward a Cognitive Science of Transcendence
Understanding the nature of transcendence requires careful experimentation and innovative ways to reveal essence and tease out aspects of aesthetics. What are key characteristics of transcendence? Tra...
31 Des 202527min
Is Mathematics Invented or Discovered?
Mathematics describes the real world of atoms and acorns, stars and stairs, with remarkable precision. So is mathematics invented by humans—like chisels and hammers and pieces of music? Or is mathemat...
17 Des 202551min
Global Philosophy: Why Inner Life Practices?
Compare inner-life practices among diverse religions/traditions. Islamic prayer as the core of Muslim belief. Buddhist meditation calms the mind. Hindu meditation can be theistic-devotional or non-dua...
10 Des 202527min
Blaise Agüera y Arcas: What is Intelligence in an AI Future?
This holiday season, support Closer To Truth with a tax-deductible donation of any amount. What is intelligence, and how is AI emergence a natural consequence of evolution? In his book "What Is Inte...
3 Des 202528min
Global Philosophy: What is the Person?
Giving Tuesday is around the corner! Make a donation to Closer To Truth to help us continue exploring the world's deepest questions without the need for paywalls. How do diverse religions/traditions...
26 Nov 202527min
