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Where does money come from? Two stories at odds
Philosophy

Where does money come from? Two stories at odds

Did money start with barter or debt? Two accounts of its origins at odds show how trust and institutions shape money today.

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Beyond algorithms : why computers cannot become conscious
PhilosophyComputer Science

Beyond algorithms : why computers cannot become conscious

Introduction As the field of artificial intelligence (AI) began to develop in the 1950s, debates about the ability of machines to develop consciousness arose. Some believe that with enough computing power and complexity, AI systems could potentially become conscious. Some people have even claimed that existing AIs are already conscious and behave as if this […]

5 min read
The thermometer is not the temperature
Philosophy

The thermometer is not the temperature

Introduction Measuring things is essential for trade, construction and many other activities. However, for most of human history, accurate tools for the measurement of simple things such as length were difficult to craft and not widely available. It was only with the advent of the industrial and scientific revolution that mass-produced and truly accurate tools […]

3 min read