Associate professor of philosophy at Utah Valley University. Echo chambers and epistemic bubbles WebsiteProfileTwitter@add_hawkYouTubeC Thi NguyenGoogleC Thi Nguyen Twitter Tweets by C Thi Nguyen Books: C Thi NguyenC Thi Nguyen Philosophy professorEcho Chambers and Epistemic Bubbles C Thi Nguyen (2018)The Gamification of Public Discourse C Thi Nguyen (2019)Videos: C Thi NguyenThe Gamification of Public Discourse … Continue reading C Thi Nguyen Philosophy professor
This talk by Peter Boghossian at The Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation explores the applicability and significance of the Socratic method in fostering critical thinking and advancing civilization. Peter begins by highlighting his interest in finding simple, conceptual “bales of hay” to clean up cognitive processes, inspired by a childhood lesson from his father on … Continue reading The Socratic Method in the Western Tradition Peter Boghossian (2023)
It is lacking in critical thinking to think that studying philosophy will improve your critical thinking. | Nassim Nicholas Taleb Continue reading Philosophy and Critical Thinking Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Conversation has evolved slowly, shaped by history, culture, and philosophy. We often forget it’s not a fixed or simple act, but a practice that has changed over time. Understanding its roots can help us see conversation not just as talk, but as a powerful form of shared human inquiry. Continue reading Introduction: History and Philosophy of Conversation The art of conversation has evolved over thousands of years
The philosophy of conversation investigates the intricate dynamics of human interaction by exploring how we exchange ideas, share experiences, and build relationships through dialogue. By philosophically examining conversation, we gain a deeper understanding of our conversational practices to appreciate dialogue as core to the human experience. Continue reading Philosophy of Conversation Conversation is fundamental to the human experience
Conversational Chemistry The Relationship Between Consciousness and Intelligence ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Human consciousness has long puzzled philosophers and scientists. The hard problem of consciousness grapples with explaining how subjective experiences arise from physical … Continue reading The Nature of Consciousness The mystery of the mind
What Is the Purpose of Humanity ** Introduction: Our Evolutionary Journey Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Longtermism is a philosophy focused on doing the most cumulative good possible from a civilization-scale perspective. It argues we should … Continue reading The Case for Longtermism How thinking long-term can shape a better future for humanity
How Could We Be Wrong? Conclusion: Two Pillars of Truth Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close The pursuit of truth is a fundamental human endeavor. However, arriving at the truth can be challenging, as our beliefs and … Continue reading The Two Pillars of Truth How the scientific method and Socratic elenchus underpin civilization
Speed-conversation Spectrum Street Epistemology Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close We all hold deeply rooted personal beliefs, many of which we have never questioned. Street Epistemology is a conversational technique based on the Socratic method, designed to … Continue reading Street Epistemology Exploring deeply held beliefs