Brent_Silby
The Immediate Solution to the Climate Crisis by Brent Silby
from Brent_Silby in Research
Overview of some solutions to the climate change crisis
The Grand Illusion by Brent Silby
from Brent_Silby in Research, Science
In the past, people only had access to a small snapshot of history. They concluded that the Earth was 7000 years old and that God created all life in its current form. But this is an illusion. The discovery of the geological age of Earth has given us access to the secrets behind the magic. The su...
Starchild Alien or Human By Brent Silby
from Brent_Silby in Research, Humanities
Essay weighs the possibility that Starchild Skull is of extraterrestrial origin against the possibility that it is a malformed human skull. / The essay examines the likelihood that life exists on other worlds, and considers the possibility that extraterrestrials have visited Earth. / The essa...
Simulated Universe by Brent Silby
from Brent_Silby in Research, Humanities
Response to Nick Bostrom's Simulated Universe argument
tonyt12728403
scribbled: I enjoyed reading your article but, I think you focus too much on creating life as a reason for creating a simulated universe. In your Problems section you state, "Highly advanced civilizations may...
Starchild Alien or Human By Brent Silby
from Brent_Silby in Research, Humanities
Essay weighs the possibility that Starchild Skull is of extraterrestrial origin against the possibility that it is a malformed human skull. / The essay examines the likelihood that life exists on other worlds, and considers the possibility that extraterrestrials have visited Earth. / The essa...
The Art of the Singer Songwriter Let Me Be Released
from AlGoodwin
Update on my current recording project and independent release.
A Christmas Question by Brent Silby
from Brent_Silby in Research, Humanities
With reference to Santa Claus, this essay raises the ethical question of whether it is okay to implant false beliefs in children. The essay also draws a comparison between Santa Claus and religious mythology.
cph47
scribbled: A good read. Agreed with the conclusion.
A Christmas Question by Brent Silby
from Brent_Silby in Research, Humanities
With reference to Santa Claus, this essay raises the ethical question of whether it is okay to implant false beliefs in children. The essay also draws a comparison between Santa Claus and religious mythology.
cph47
scribbled: A good read. Agreed with the conclusion.
A Christmas Question by Brent Silby
from Brent_Silby in Research, Humanities
With reference to Santa Claus, this essay raises the ethical question of whether it is okay to implant false beliefs in children. The essay also draws a comparison between Santa Claus and religious mythology.
cph47
scribbled: A good read. Agreed with the conclusion.
Who Owns Music by Brent Silby
from Brent_Silby in Research, Humanities
Essay argues that people should be free to make copies of music, so long as original composer and musicians continue to get credit for their work. This essay also suggests that a new revenue model is needed for music production.
goofaman
scribbled: I see you dislike criticism and disagreement, since you deleted my comment. Fair enough.
But under your philosophy here-- how can you own your house? It is a rearrangement of existing materials, an...
Should Parents Smack Children by Brent Silby
from Brent_Silby in Research, Humanities
A law was passed in 2007 making it illegal to smack children. People are now protesting, wanting a repeal of this law. Arguments on both sides of the debate are emotive and unconvincing. In this essay, I examine the issue in a methodical fashion.
Simulated Universe by Brent Silby
from Brent_Silby in Research, Humanities
Response to Nick Bostrom's Simulated Universe argument
tonyt12728403
scribbled: I enjoyed reading your article but, I think you focus too much on creating life as a reason for creating a simulated universe. In your Problems section you state, "Highly advanced civilizations may...
Talk at the Release of Youth Conference Report by Brent S...
from Brent_Silby in Research, Humanities
Short talk I gave at the release of the Youth Conference Report in Christchurch city. The event was hosted at White Elephant headquarters. The report contained solutions to some of the problems facing young people in the city.
On the Conceivability of Zombies by Brent Silby
from Brent_Silby in Research, Humanities
Are philosophical zombies logically possible? If so, do they show that conscious experience is independent from the neural activity of the brain?
Wittgenstein Meaning and Representation by Brent Silby
from Brent_Silby in Research, Humanities
Overview of Wittgenstein's theory
Revealing the Language of Thought by Brent Silby
from Brent_Silby in School Work, Essays & Theses
5 chapter e-book argues that there is no innate language of thought. The acquisition of Natural Language is all that is required to enable complex productive thinking
Wittgenstein Meaning and Representation by Brent Silby
from Brent_Silby in Research, Humanities
Overview of Wittgenstein's theory
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