Are You an Unmatched Sock in a Drawer of Pairs?
The concept of feeling “matchless”—as if one is a single, unmatched sock in the drawer—is a poignant metaphor that resonates deeply with many people’s experience...
The Unread Mind: A Radiodrama on the Elusive Nature of Consciousness
[Sound of eerie, echoing chimes followed by a slow, rhythmic ticking of a clock] NARRATOR (calm, measured tone): Welcome to a future not far from...
Why Subjective Experience May Not Exist
You certainly have experiences, but experiments have begun to show that these arise from how sensory input is processed and integrated, rather than being...
AI and Consciousness as an Emergent Integration Beyond Mysticism
Consciousness is often mystified as a special, magical property or a unique soul-like essence. However, modern science and philosophy increasingly view it as an emergent...
If Life Were a Simulation, How Might You Win the Game?
If life were a simulation—a meticulously coded game—then the notion of an “object” or ultimate goal, as well as the concept of “winning,” invites us...
The Endurance of a Belief Does Not Ensure Its Truth
The longevity of a belief does not guarantee its truth or scientific validity—some ideas have persisted for over a thousand years before being disproven by...
Assessment of Someone’s Current Motivators
Human motivation is highly individual, shaped by a complex interplay of biology, personality, life history, and social context. While some motivational drives are universal—like the...
Exploring Top Human Rewards as Motivators
Human motivation is driven by a variety of rewards that tap into our psychological needs and brain’s reward systems. Exploring these different types of motivation...
Why We Do What We Do: The Science of Motivation
Human behavior is fundamentally driven by motivation, the inner force that explains why we do what we do. Understanding this can unlock profound insights into...
Cognitive Liberty, What is it and How Do You Maintain it?
Cognitive liberty—the fundamental right to control one’s own mental processes, thoughts, and consciousness—is increasingly under threat in the digital age, especially with the rise of...