Eyes and brains, Watson!
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Eyes and brains, Watson! 〰️
THE EMPIRICAL METHOD
Amir Joy's approach to philosophy: rigorous, evidence-based, and scientifically grounded investigation of life's biggest questions.
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Observe
Careful examination of phenomena without preconceptions
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Hypothesize
Form testable explanations based on evidence
3
Test
Apply rigorous logical and empirical testing
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Share
Communicate findings for peer review and discussion
INTERACTIVE LABS
THE CONSCIOUSNESS LAB
Explore the nature of awareness and subjective experience
Investigation Questions:
Are you conscious right now, or are you convinced you are?
Can consciousness exist without a physical brain?
What is the difference between being awake and being aware?
Is consciousness continuous or does it have gaps?
Thought Experiment:
Close your eyes for 30 seconds. Try to observe your thoughts without thinking them. What did you notice?
MORALITY'S LADDER
Climb from authoritative to empirical moral reasoning
Investigation Questions:
What makes an action right or wrong?
Can morality exist without consequences?
Is there a universal moral truth?
How do emotions influence moral decisions?
Thought Experiment:
Think of a moral dilemma. Now argue for both sides using only empirical evidence.
REALITY INVESTIGATION
Question the nature of existence and truth
Investigation Questions:
How do you know anything exists outside your mind?
What is the difference between real and true?
Can something be real but not exist?
Is mathematics discovered or invented?
Thought Experiment:
Look at an object near you. List everything you actually know about it vs. what you assume.
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THE QUESTION MACHINE
Philosophy begins with questions, not answers. Engage with the fundamental inquiries that have puzzled humanity for millennia.
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What is consciousness? Are we really conscious of our everyday lives?
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