Philosophy Wire: Faster than light, more stupid than Borat…

Philosophy Wire by Spiros Kakos [2011-09-23]: Scientists look baffled after discovering particles that seem to have travelled with a speed greater than the speed of light [source: BBC News] !!! If this is confirmed, all physics will have to be re-written from scratch! This happens when you build whole skyscrapers (physics modern models for the cosmos) on not-so-solid foundations (one experiment showing that the speed of light is constant regardless of the reference system)…

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Philosophy Wire: Why conduct experiments, if you have imagination?

Philosophy Wire by Spiros Kakos [2011-08-03]: Scientists claim that they have probably found indications on the existence of multiple universes.  [source: BBC News] It is really fascinating how a scientific theory has been formulated and spread to all scientific community without ANY experimental data to back it up!Imagination in the service of science. Or maybe science in the service of imagination?

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Philosophy Wire: Do you believe your eyes?

Philosophy Wire by Spiros Kakos [2011-07-19]: A young cyclist run on his bike on the surface of a 75 foot deep lake for charity purposes [source: Yahoo! Sports News]. The man does not reveal how he did what he did, but claims the photo is real. He also claims that many people saw him do it and can verify this is not a camera trick.  Do you believe your eyes? Do you trust other people’s testimony?

PS. ATTENTION! Answering those questions can have more serious philosophical impact than you can imagine…

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