Donald D. Hoffman – The case against reality
I love the attempt to give mathematical grounding to philosophical ideas; and would be curious how explicit the connection with sheaves and topos theory can be made.
To disprove ‘Intelligent Design’, just note that one can very well exhibit intelligent behavior without actual intelligence
Daniel Dennett – From bacteria to Bach and back
Caleidoscopic overview of Dennett’s ideas, but it would benefit from an more thorough justification of its antropocentric perspective (compare: Frans de Waal).
Mel Robbins – The 5 second rule
Counting back from 5 to 1 and then ‘go’ is a useful mind trick that helps to bypass inertia.
Entertaining proponent of the emerging trend of ‘self re-programming’ within ‘self help’, leveraging scientific insights from fields such as neuro science and behavioral economics to train the mind.
Stanislas Deheane – Consciousness and the brain
Fascinating read about how much progress has been made on the path initiated by Daniel Dennett in “Consciousness explained”.