Tag: Philosophy
The Weil Conjectures: A tale of mathematics, philosophy, and art
For some, mathematics much more than a matter of solving problems. It transcends abstraction and intellectual pursuit into a wayContinue Reading
Neuralink: the allure of brain-computer interfaces
As the gap between humans and computers becomes smaller every day, the startup Neuralink, backed by figures including Elon Musk,Continue Reading
A machine learning approach to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Modern science can uncover ancient wisdom. While it may seem regressive or pseudoscientific to study concepts from Traditional Chinese MedicineContinue Reading
The neuroscientific basis of consciousness
Scientists and philosophers alike have examined and pondered about consciousness, one of the most central problems in our experience ofContinue Reading
Philosophy faculty empower students to tackle ethical issues in data science
The future of data science is a mystery surrounded by concerns about autonomy, responsibility, and other ethical issues related to technology. The recent Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data scandal raised concerns of personal privacy, ethical principles for social media businesses, as well as misinformation.
The King’s Headache: a story about artificial intelligence
Once upon a time, in a small country by the sea, at the highest point of its highest castle, atopContinue Reading