Philosophy Wire: Jupiter. Journey. Life. Death.

The giant planet Jupiter was formed four times further from the sun than its current orbit, and migrated inwards in the solar system over a period of 700,000 years. Researchers found proof of this incredible journey thanks to a group of asteroids close to Jupiter. [1] We started our journey from our mother’s womb. And the only way through was by killing the king. Kronus… Zeus… All kings came into power only by killing the king before them. But the king we kill is not a human king. In the beginning nothing existed. And if we did nothing, nothing would. But we chose to see things. And we decided to kill the only one who could stop us from doing so. Our self…

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Philosophy Wire: Planets spinning. Minds spinning. For no reason…

Philosophy Wire by Spiros Kakos [2017-05-24]: Some planets of the solar system keep spinning the ‘wrong’ way for unknown yet reasons. [1] The definition of the “normal” always creates the need for explanations of every deviation. Our need to understand creates the need to know. Our need to know is at the end the source of our ignorance.

Watch the planets.

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That’s it. Just watch them. Nothing else.

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Philosophy Wire: Quantum mechanics, observation, universe, life...

Philosophy Wire by Spiros Kakos [2014-01-02]: A snapshot of Earth's exoplanet neighbors. [1] It seems that they are everywhere. So many that makes me wonder: what is the worst most scaring scenario? Discovering that we are not alone in the universe? Or discovering that we are? Is life unique or fundamental? Could it be both? Could we make life appear wherever we look at? Could our observing consciousness make the universe literally come alive? Look closely. Look at this planet...

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