Many evolutionists believe that humans have a drive for waging war. But they are wrong and the idea is dangerous. Read by Sam Dresser.
Consciousness is the ‘hard problem’, the mystery that confounds science and philosophy. Has a new theory cracked it?
Many promising male contraceptives are in development, but none has come to market. So why has it taken so long?
Life on the road with a rock band: memories blur, cities blend. Only in the frenzy of performance does the world pause. Read by the author.
Julian Baggini - The death of my father: Would philosophy help me to deal with my father's death? by Aeon Magazine
In today’s world, web developers have it all: money, perks, freedom, respect. But is there value in what we do? Read by Sam Dresser.
Some governments are now providing free psychotherapy to their citizens. Is there a limit to state-sponsored happiness? Read by the author.
The peculiar vividness of the world becomes apparent when we slow down and attend, learning to see all things anew. Read by Sam Dresser
He is the dramatic thunderstorm at the heart of philosophy and his provocation is more valuable than ever. Read by Sam Dresser
Evangelical Christians in California tried to ban yoga in schools. So where is the line between the body and the soul? Erik Davis on yoga's role in America's culture wars. Read by the author.
Dark matter is the commonest, most elusive stuff in the universe. Can we grasp this great unsolved problem in physics? Alexander B Fry considers. Read by Sam Dresser
What to eat, when to meditate and whether to call your parents: can self-monitoring tools really make a difference? Flintoff considers. Read by Sam Dresser
Insomnia brings many gifts — the noises of the night, the twist of narrative, and a stolen march on time. Melanie McGrath reflects. Read by Sara Masters.
If my grandfather could survive the Siege of Leningrad and still distinguish between a German and a Nazi, then so can I. Read by Sara Masters
From Pygmalion to Bladerunner, we fall for our robot creations. But then, what else is artificial intelligence good for? Read by Sam Dresser.