The dizziness of freedom
The path laid out for Australian-born Tim Cope was to go to university, get a job, a career, a house and a mortgage; he…
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Our surveillance society
In the perfect prison, I am bathed in light. I don’t languish in the dark – I am put to work. There are no…
Are we free? 6 philosophers’ views
THE CONCEPT OF FREEDOM IN ITS MYRIAD FORMS - BE IT FREE WILL, FREEDOM OF THOUGHT, PHYSICAL OR PERSONAL FREEDOM - HAS BEEN SUBJECT…
The news – why do we subject ourselves to it?
Every night at 6.00 pm, I want you to sit in a room for half an hour. During that time I will speak to…
Game theory
By Mark Colyvan We sometimes joke about the world conspiring against us. For instance, I might suggest that it will rain today because I’m…
