Words of Wisdom — June 10, 2014

Descartes on Doubt

“If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.” – Rene Descartes

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“If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.” – Rene Descartes

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

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Can AI write authentic poetry?

Cognitive psychologist and poet Keith Holyoak explores whether artificial intelligence could ever achieve poetic authenticity.

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What was it like when the first living worlds formed?

Life became a possibility in the Universe as soon as the raw ingredients were present. But living, inhabited worlds required a bit more.

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Starts With A Bang

Einstein’s 7 rules for a better life

The most celebrated genius in human history didn’t just revolutionize physics, but taught many valuable lessons about living a better life.

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Your life’s memories could, in principle, be stored in the universe’s structure.

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The golden age of astrobiology will change everything

A true scientific view of if, where, and when extraterrestrial life exists is within our grasp thanks to biosignatures and technosignatures.

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