On human dignity: The difference between value and importance

It is cliché to say that we are living through a period of drastic historical change: every period reflects the perennial ebb and flow of history, nothing ever remaining static. But sometimes this change is extraordinary in both intensity and impact. And if any historical junction deserves such a characterisation, it is the one we are living through right now. For a number of never-before-seen dynamics that stand to dramatically impact human life are converging: Artificial Intelligence (AI) will...

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Rupert Sheldrake's rejoinder

Rupert has asked me to publish his rejoinder to the previous post in this blog, wherein I defended myself against his attack on Analytic Idealism. Here is his response, in the form of a letter, in full and unedited. I've added a link to it from my previous post. Dear Bernardo, I regret the tone of my remarks in my interview with Curt Jaimungal, because I greatly respect you and your work.  I am influenced by it.  I think your promotion of Analytical Idealism has widened the scope...

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