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 Videos: C Thi NguyenThe Gamification of Public Discourse C Thi Nguyen (2019)Papers: C Thi NguyenEcho Chambers and Epistemic Bubbles C Thi Nguyen (2018)Tags: C Thi Nguyen (4) | philosophy (7)Google Web … Continue reading C Thi Nguyen Philosophy professor
The Socratic Method in the Western Tradition | Peter Boghossian 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 … Continue reading The Socratic Method in the Western Tradition Peter Boghossian (2023)
The pursuit of truth is a fundamental human endeavor. However, arriving at the truth can be challenging, as our beliefs and ideas may be based on flawed assumptions or lack sufficient evidence. The Scientific Method and the Socratic Elenchus provide systematic approaches by emphasizing the rigorous testing and refutation of ideas. The Two Methods The … Continue reading The Pillars of Truth ** How the Scientific Method and Socratic Elenchus underpin civilization
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. At its core, the philosophy of conversation recognizes dialogue … Continue reading Philosophy of Conversation ** Conversation is fundamental to the human experience
Human consciousness has long puzzled philosophers and scientists. The hard problem of consciousness grapples with explaining how subjective experiences arise from physical brain processes. Various approaches offer different perspectives, but a comprehensive solution remains elusive. The Meaning of the Word Consciousness Consciousness has two meanings: basic awareness, which involves sensing and responding to the environment, … Continue reading Consciousness ** Our subjective experience of the world
Longtermism is a philosophy focused on doing the most cumulative good possible from a civilization-scale perspective. It argues we should prioritize reducing existential risks and positively shaping humanity’s long-term potential, as the future contains vast potential value. Longtermism is a philosophical and ethical concept that focuses on considering the long-term consequences of our actions and … Continue reading Longtermism Doing the most good possible from a civilization-scale perspective
We all have deeply held personal beliefs — many of these we have never questioned. Street Epistemology is a conversational method designed to explore such beliefs and our confidence level in them. If you are religious and feel that Street Epistemology is about trying to persuade you to change your religious beliefs, then take the … Continue reading Street Epistemology Exploring deeply held beliefs