Brain in a Vat

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The Creative Life | Theresa Hardman May 15, 2022

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What is creativity and how does it work? Is all creativity valuable? What are the pre-conditions for creativity, and how should Jason overcome his writer's block?

The Kalam Cosmological Argument | Majesty of Reason May 09, 2022

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If everything was created by a cause, is God the creator of the Universe? Is God an uncaused cause? Could God have abandoned his creation?

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Trans women in sport: Is it fair? | Stephen Kershnar May 01, 2022

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Lia Thomas, a trans woman, has sparked controversy by competing in and winning women’s collegiate swimming events. Should Thomas and other trans athletes be allowed to compete in the gendered competition of their choice?

Evolutionary Psychology | Justin Garson Apr 24, 2022

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Is evolution the root cause of racism, rape, and disgust? Are differences between men and women a result of both nature and nurture? Are some forms of scientific inquiry too dangerous to allow?

Justin's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Biological-Mind-Philosophical-Introduction/dp/0367466317

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The Philosophy of Dune | Adam Taylor Apr 17, 2022

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Dune contains a sophisticated moral dilemma - should Paul Atreides sacrifice billions of lives to avoid humanity's extinction? The answer echoes through the way we should deal with global climate change today.

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How to discover TRUTH | Galen Barry Apr 10, 2022

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Some of the world's greatest discoveries were made by those on the fringe. Should scientists be encouraged to explore crazy ideas? Does the search for truth depend more on geniuses or a social butterflies?

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Sex, Gender and Sexual Orientation | Raja Halwani Apr 03, 2022

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Is your sexual orientation determined by the sex or the gender of the person you’re attracted to? How does gender fluidity impact sexual orientation? Are there other sexual orientations like demisexuality, sapiosexuality and more?

Hidden Motives| Elena Garadja Mar 20, 2022

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Are Jean Jacques Rousseau's confessions trustworthy? Can we consciously decide to forget our sins? Should we be held accountable for all of our actions, including the ones we don't intend?

Dignity and Society | Colin Bird Mar 20, 2022

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How important is it to treat people with dignity, or respect? Do institutions and groups, rather than individuals, owe us dignity? And if we have to choose, should we strive for a society that is dignified or a society that is happy?

Colin’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Human-Dignity-Political-Criticism-Colin/dp/1108832024

Gun Control | Eric Sampson Mar 13, 2022

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Should citizens have the right to bear arms? Are guns necessary to defend yourself from criminals, invading militants, and your own government? Should guns be banned because of school shootings, suicides, and accidental deaths?

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