Science

The observable universe is about 93 billion light-years across. That sounds like an answer to "how big is the universe?" but it isn't. It's how far light has had time to travel since the Big Bang, 13.8 billion years ago. We're trapped inside a bubble of light, and the edge of that bubble is the fart...More ›

Human consciousness and originality are deeply intertwined. Your ability to have an original thought is likely the functional "purpose" of being conscious in the first place. Rather than just being a passive observer of the world, human consciousness acts as a virtual simulator. It allows you to bre...More ›

We live on a small ball speeding around a galaxy. We act like we understand things, but we haven't even seen a quarter of what we're trying to observe. And that's not defeatism. It's just worth being honest about how little of the picture we actually have. The consciousness problem If there are othe...More ›

To understand human behavior, whether it's an act of violence, a moment of empathy, or just the choices you make on a Tuesday afternoon, you have to overcome one of the brain's deepest habits: the tendency to think in categories. Humans draw artificial boundaries when faced with complex continuums. ...More ›

Spirituality remains one of the most enduring topics of human investigation, yet it often leaves a profound sense of confusion and yearning. For millennia, we have sought to connect with higher levels of existence, giving rise to diverse religions, philosophical systems, and esoteric traditions. The...More ›