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Jonny Thomson
Jonny Thomson taught philosophy in Oxford for more than a decade before turning to writing full-time. He’s a columnist at Big Think and is the award-winning, bestselling author of three books that have been translated into 22 languages.
Jonny is also the founder of Mini Philosophy, a social network of around two million curious, intelligent minds. He's known all over the world for making philosophy accessible, relatable, and fun.
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“Consciousness is fundamental. It's a fundamental property of the world that we inhabit, a fundamental property of the universe.”
Maybe — just don't expect a carbon copy.
It's not just about the home; it's about everything.
When making any tough decision, the key is not to be overly exploratory or exploitative.
Getting drunk might be bad for you but good for us.
If AI is modeled only on human intelligence, will it inherit only human ways of seeing the world?
You may actually be on the same wavelength.
How to look cool in post-war France in black and white photos.
We don't learn from history because we can't learn from history.
Here are three ways to do it better.
It's OK to hate a frigid pond.
You are held, shaped, and sustained by a thousand invisible hands.
A conversation about intelligence and consciousness with philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith.
"For many people, the idea that consciousness is a set of tricks is offensive," the late philosopher told Big Think in 2012. "I think that's a prime mistake."
When your head is full of information, how can you actually make use of it?
Wonder is like a guest you haven’t planned for.
One does not simply make a meme go viral.
It makes no sense to talk about a “religious life” and a “public life” — there is just life.