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Reason, we are told, is what makes us human, the source of our knowledge and wisdom. If reason is so useful, why didn't it also evolve in other animals? If reason is that reliable, why do we produce so much thoroughly reasoned nonsense? In their groundbreaking account of the evolution and workings of reason, Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber set out to solve this double enigma.

In Discovering the Okapi, Simon Pooley offers a fascinating portrait of the okapian elusive short-necked giraffid with zebra stripes, surviving in the rainforests of central Africa's Congo basin and unpacks the complicated layers of Western science and Indigenous knowledge that shaped the world's understanding of this unique creature.

Bayes' rule appears to be a straightforward, one-line theorem: by updating our initial beliefs with objective new information, we get a new and improved belief. To its adherents, it is an elegant statement about learning from experience. To its opponents, it is subjectivity run amok. Sharon Bertsch McGrayne here explores this controversial theorem and the human obsessions surrounding it.

A fascinating, comprehensive, accessible account of conodont fossils—one of paleontology's greatest mysteries. Simon J. Knell takes the listener on a journey through 150 years of scientific thinking, imagining, and arguing. Slowly the animal begins to reveal traces of itself: its lifestyle, its remarkable evolution, its witnessing of great catastrophes, its movements over the surface of the planet, and finally its anatomy. Today the conodont animal remains perhaps the most disputed creature in the zoological world.

What is the connection between physics and consciousness? In this groundbreaking new audiobook, Samuel Avery presents the quantum screen, a paradigm-shifting model of perceptual consciousness and of the world. This model looks to the enigmas of modern physics to demonstrate the primacy of consciousness - the essential oneness of spirit and matter.

Is the world around us real—or is it a construct, a mirage generated by a powerful and incomprehensibly advanced intelligence? This question, once confined to the pages of science fiction novels and speculative late-night discussions, has in recent years migrated into the heart of contemporary philosophical and scientific inquiry. The idea that our universe might be an elaborate simulation, running on an immense computational substrate, is no longer dismissed as a fringe hypothesis. Instead, it is now taken seriously by physicists, cosmologists, computer scientists, and philosophers alike.

"The Sirius Enigma" explores the Dogon's profound understanding of the Sirius star system, their intricate mythology, and the tantalizing possibility of extraterrestrial contact. Through detailed research and engaging storytelling, this book examines how the Dogon have preserved their rich cultural heritage amidst external influences, offering a captivating journey through history, astronomy, and the mysteries of the cosmos.

Most of the stories in this collection attempt to present one or another of those problems of life or nature to which, as it appears to many of us, there is no adequate solution within sight. Others are the almost literal transcript of dreams which seemed to me to have a coherency, completeness, and symbolic significance sufficiently marked to justify me in setting them down. The rest are scenes from that simple life of Canadian backwoods and tide-country with which my earlier years made me familiar. - Summary by CHARLES G D ROBERTS

One of Smithsonian's Favorite Books of 2018 One of Forbes's 2018 Best Books About Astronomy, Physics and Mathematics One of Kirkus's Best Books of 2018 The intellectual adventure story of the "double-slit" experiment, showing how a sunbeam split into two paths first challenged our understanding...

Welcome to our podcast! People are reporting UAP sightings worldwide. There are thousands of historical reports, some of which researchers have rigorously investigated yet remain unidentified. In this podcast, we speak to witnesses, authors, researchers, and others to seek a better understanding of UAP. At Enigma Labs, we aim to advance progress on UAP using cutting-edge technology and social intelligence. Only through the thoughtful, open-minded study of unidentified phenomena can we get answers.

Welcome to 'Enigma Theory,' the podcast that delves into the mysterious world of conspiracy theories with a unique blend of critical thinking and open-minded exploration. Join our intrepid hosts as they navigate the labyrinth of hidden truths, ancient legends, and contemporary enigmas, seeking to uncover the grains of truth within complex narratives.In each episode, we'll explore a diverse array of conspiracy theories, inviting you to challenge your beliefs and confront the unknown. From the secrets of the ancients to the mysteries of today, 'Enigma Theory' is your portal to the puzzling ...

I will discuss about something that is a secret, something where there is no clear explanation, something difficult to understand or explain or something unexplainable or unsolvable things in this podcast.

Todo un Enigma es un podcast sobre las historias, leyendas y crímenes más insólitos e inexplicables del mundo. Agarra tu mochila y ponte los audífonos, es hora de explorar lo desconocido. Para los amantes del misterio, presentaremos los temas que nos han dejado completamente boquiabiertos, desde conspiraciones a criptidos, de lo sobrenatural a lo paranormal y todo lo que está entremedio. Prepárate todas las semanas para escuchar un nuevo enigma.

Doctors, patients, scientists, and families talk medical cannabis. Brands talk about product development. Experts break down the research. Cutting through the smoke to have intelligent conversations about cannabis, what it can treat, human stories, and the questions we’re all thinking about but never had anyone to ask. Hosted by Elana Kirsh Goldberg and Dr. Codi Peterson. Brought to you by The Cannigma and Americans for Safe Access.

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