In 1974, world-renowned philosopher Robert Nozick posed a question: Suppose the government offers you the option to plug yourself into a tank that will stimulate your brain so you feel happy indefinitely. Would you choose to plug in and float in a tank forever, or remain in the imperfect real world? As humans, we are […]
Tag: psychology
A Drone Before Noon
Humankind has always wished to take to the skies. The innovations of Abbas ibn Firnas and the Wright Brothers have captured the imaginations of millions, as their contributions to flight technologies gave us a chance to soar through the clouds. Today, this technology is used to transport millions around the globe, allowing passage from New […]
A Second Look: Shaping Public Opinion
By now, most of the world has heard the story of Ahmed Mohamed. On September 14, 2015, this high school freshman brought a homemade clock contraption, complete with a ticking timer, to school. A teacher who thought the device was suspicious reported it to the principal, who then called police. Police questioned Ahmed for about […]