While we often see morality as driven by human desires and goals, many now argue this human focus is misguided and dangerous. | https://iai.tv/video/humanity-and-the-gods-of-nature-slavoj-zizek-peter-singer Join Slavoj Zizek, Peter Singer, and Nancy Sherman to question if morality is human.

Science and scientific research is rooted in a reliance on materialism; but what if this is holding science back? | https://bit.ly/4sInefH Four leading thinkers join forces to answer this question in our next IAI Live event “Science beyond the physical”. Find out more on how to join here.

Most scientists believe that consciousness is created in the brain, but what if this view is radically mistaken? | https://iai.tv/video/consciousness-beyond-the-brain In this talk, distinguished scientist Rupert Sheldrake argues that the mind extends beyond the brain.

We usually see physical and psychological pain as separate, but research shows that pain doesn’t work that way. | https://bit.ly/4syzY8u Tap to read more from Sabrina Coninx and Peter Stilwell here.

While many see philosophy as pessimistic or nihilistic, Nietzsche and Heidegger often emphasised gratitude as of central importance. | https://bit.ly/3Ng1h7B Gigla Gonashvili suggests thinking itself can be understood as an act of gratitude; an act that begins with recognising the gift of Being.

In the face of Trump’s unilateral goal of Making America Great Again, how can Europe regain its global voice? | https://iai.tv/video/making-europe-great-again Join Timothy Garton Ash, Nathalie Tocci, Johnny Mercer, and Yascha Mounk as they debate what the future holds for Europe.

Though many think of the world as an intelligible place we will one day fully understand, G. Anthony Bruno argues this dream is ultimately a fantasy. | https://bit.ly/3ZdOXXW Bruno suggests that philosophy’s task is not to dispel this mystery, but to find how to live productively within it.

During Nicola Sturgeon’s time as leader of the SNP, the party enjoyed massive growth and won 56 of the 59 Scottish parliamentary seats in 2015. | https://bit.ly/4aYzgv8 Join Sturgeon as she reflects on her political life and philosophy, and her hopes for Scotland’s future.

Since the 10th commandment was inscribed in stone over 3,000 years ago, we have assumed jealousy is always a vice. | https://bit.ly/3Lt7dcz But according to Kristján Kristjánsson, this assumption masks jealousy's complexities, arguing that in certain forms it can be necessary, and even virtuous.

If we ever meet aliens, would their physics be the same as ours? | https://bit.ly/3NfXffq While this may appear an abstract question, Daniel Whiteson argues its answer could have profound consequences on the pursuit of scientific truth. #philsci ⚛️

Though many believe nuclear power offers a solution to climate change, M.V. Ramana argues it won’t provide the “renaissance” we’ve been promised. | https://bit.ly/4aXuQEM In partnership with The Break-Down. Supported by a grant from the Open Society Foundations. @the-breakdown.bsky.social

While many researchers see physics as the “fundamental science”, physicist George F. R. Ellis argues much of reality extends far beyond this. | https://bit.ly/3VPMMIn In this article, Ellis argues that science is far richer than any single framework can ever capture.

Recent findings by the James Webb Space Telescope have sparked debate among astrophysicists concerning whether our cosmological theories can survive new data. | https://bit.ly/49hlLFp Sandro Tacchella explores how we can use these new observations without throwing out our existing theories.

Will we ever be able to fully determine how the universe works, or is everything fundamentally up to chance? | https://bit.ly/3Nb3ZuY Join ground-breaking physicist Sabine Hossenfelder in conversation with Matt O'Dowd on how we might go about finding answers to the quantum puzzle.

Many are critical of humanity's failings, and some even argue it would be better if we did not exist. | https://bit.ly/4qi6vOL Tap to read philosopher Ian James Kidd’s thoughts on how we can deal with humanity’s malevolence without losing hope.

From freedom to feminism, democracy to truth, we go to war over words; but is this justified? | https://bit.ly/4jAjhp5 Babette Babich, Graham Priest, and Sandra Laugier meet to ask whether we should stop fighting over meaning, or if a shared understanding is essential for clarity in our world.

We’ve been taught to treat optimism as a moral ideal and pessimism as a flaw; but what if it’s a hidden strength? | https://bit.ly/49t1oE9 Philosopher Ian James Kidd challenges this cultural assumption and uses Buddhist thought to explore forms of pessimism that resist despair.

Capitalism has ended, and seemingly no one noticed. At least that's what renowned economist Yanis Varoufakis believes. | https://bit.ly/4sv8xfI Here, Yanis explores the method behind Donald Trump, whether a trade war with China can be won, and the massive opportunity Europe could miss.

Research shows that imagined and real experiences can produce strikingly similar neural activity. | https://bit.ly/3Z2G2Zg In this interview, Nadine Dijkstra aims to answer a fundamental question: as the line between perception and imagination blurs, what determines our sense of what is real?

Many claim AI cannot be truly creative due to a lack of human emotion. | https://bit.ly/4qOzJ7N Hanne De Jaegher argues the issue runs deeper. Creativity arises from things “mattering” to us; so, as AI is not alive, it lacks the need or desire to be truly creative. #philsci

Is psychology based on empirical evidence and scientific methods, or still rooted in superstition? | https://iai.tv/video/unmasking-the-mind Join Nick Brown, John Ioannidis, and David Yeager as they debate whether we should pursue or abandon the idea that psychology is a science.

The US National Security Strategy, alongside recent actions in Venezuela, is paving the way for a decade of geopolitical upheaval. | https://bit.ly/4pPjBlD In this article Andy Owen explores conflicts past and present to assess how the NSS could shape global political dynamics in 2026.

Though Sartre claimed an individual “is responsible for everything he does," many see free will as an illusion. | https://bit.ly/4pz3Uie Join Paul Bloom, Robert Sapolsky, and Lucy Allais as they tackle an endlessly divisive philosophical and existential question; can fate and free will coexist?

Understanding life, on Earth and beyond, has been a scientific and philosophical goal for millenia. | https://iai.tv/articles/did-schrodinger-solve-the-meaning-of-life-auid-2912 Sam McKee argues there’s little point searching for life elsewhere until we can first define it on our own planet.

From cancel culture, to whether statues should be torn down, debates in public society often escalate with striking speed. | https://bit.ly/4sv5Omz While we often attribute this to political differences, social psychologist Namrata Goyal argues the divide is really rooted in a philosophical split.

As the youngest leader elected in Labour’s history, Neil Kinnock fought the far-left factions of his party, and ultimately laid the foundations for New Labour. | https://bit.ly/4pEmXI4 In this interview, he reflects on what he has learnt from his extraordinary political journey. #polsky

Is there a crisis in the sciences? | https://bit.ly/48GjcMR John Ioannidis’ 2005 essay "Why Most Published Research Findings Are False" is the most accessed article in PLOS history. Join him to discuss what his work reveals about the reliability of modern scientific research.

Does a theory need to be true to be useful? | https://bit.ly/4jxCJD0 While some physicists say wave functions in quantum mechanics describe reality, philosophers Raoni Arroyo and Jonas R. Becker Arenhart argue that this view is deeply confused. #philsci ⚛️

What if our most entrenched biological ideas don’t actually explain how life works? | https://bit.ly/4jvToqw Watch this interview to see renowned scientist Philip Ball explore a new vision of life as a self-organising, multilevel system, and what this could mean for humanity. #philsci 🧪

What is mind uploading, and is it possible? | https://bit.ly/4qbP5mo In this brain-twisting debate, Nadine Dijkstra, , Massimo Pigluicci, Anders Samberg and Roman Yampolskiy combine philosophical and scientific ideas to consider the plausibility of uploading our minds to the digital cloud.

Many tend to see nationalism as a radical view, but is this understanding misleading? | https://bit.ly/4aMRIXk Instead of rejecting nationalism, argues professor Siniša Malešević, progressives must repurpose it to reflect its original values; “liberté, égalité and fraternité”. #polsky

"Great advances in science have never come from centralized government," claimed Milton Friedman. | https://bit.ly/499F6s4 Join political theorist Daniel A. Bell, leading EU scholar Anu Bradford, and American economist Jason Furman as they debate if democracy is really necessary. #polsky

The global AI boom is built on staggering inefficiency: repurposed videogame chips, vast energy waste, and escalating costs. | https://bit.ly/49BhtsB While the US and China race ahead, Bernardo Kastrup, argues that Europe has an overlooked opportunity to redesign AI hardware itself. #techsky

The common Western perception of human action as a result of conscious deliberation is radically different from China’s philosophy. | https://bit.ly/4q6c428 In this article, Brian Bruya demonstrates how this Chinese vision is more closely aligned with breakthroughs in cognitive science.

Is science true, or just a framework we’ve built to feel we have a closer grasp on reality? | https://iai.tv/video/truth-science-and-reality Join Hilary Lawson and John Ioannides as they explore an issue which has divided philosophers and physicians alike. #philsci

How can we harness the internet’s data for the greater good? | https://iai.tv/articles/the-internet-is-broken-heres-how-to-fix-it-auid-3246 In this article, philosopher Maurizio Ferraris proposes a radical reform of the internet driven by the optimistic goal of digital democratisation.

Funny AI may be no laughing matter. | https://bit.ly/456hT7x With the creation of jokes acting as a signal of a move towards consciousness in artificial intelligence, the failure to align AI could spell the end for humanity, argues computer scientist Roman V. Yampolskiy. #philsci ⚛️

Do simulations provide discovery or trap us in echo chambers? | https://iai.tv/live/the-simulation-matrix Join our IAI Live event on Monday 5th January for debates, discussions, and talks from leading scientists and AI pioneers as they challenge assumptions around simulations.

Is there really a possibility we exist in a multiverse? | https://bit.ly/4oVU7Ck The many-worlds interpretation has long divided physicists. Here, theoretical physicist David Deutsch contends that it’s not merely the best explanation of quantum mechanics, but the only one. #philsci ⚛️

Many agree we should strive for a more equal world, yet few agree on how to achieve it. | https://iai.tv/video/the-equality-dream House of Commons Speaker John Bercow joins Vicky Pryce and Tommy Curry to debate whether the pursuit of equality is essential, or ultimately misguided. #polsky

Does thinking happen in the mind or the body? | https://iai.tv/articles/your-body-thinks-as-much-as-your-mind-auid-3282 Stanford psychology professor Barbara Tversky argues that movement, gesture, and orientation in space don’t just support thought; they shape its architecture. #philsci 🧪

Darwin’s theory of evolution shaped our biological understanding, concurrently Descartes is foundational to philosophy. But are their perspectives incompatible? | https://bit.ly/48VQnLo This debate brings together Stuart Hameroff, Antonella Tramacere, and Denis Noble to answer this question.

Is overdiagnosis becoming dangerous? | https://bit.ly/3YsTF3J In our rush to seek neat definitions of disease, philosopher Ian James Kidd argues that we’ve reduced health simply down to biological functions. Click to explore his proposal for a better way to understand health. #philsci 🧪

Huge breakthroughs in scientific discovery have led to an increase in the use of simulations; but can we trust these to find truth? | https://iai.tv/live/the-simulation-matrix Join five expert speakers as they challenge how we know what’s real in an era of AI, climate, and medical simulations.

"Our growing reliance on algorithms could be “convert[ing] real lives into fictions within a fiction”, writes award-winning novelist Joanna Kavenna. | https://bit.ly/3KO4IBy In this article, Kavenna highlights the dangers of mistaking mathematics and data for truth. #philsci ⚛️

The notion we live in a matrix-like simulation is one many of us have entertained. | https://iai.tv/video/hacking-our-way-out-of-the-universe In this talk, computer scientist Roman Yampolskiy investigates the possibilities of a simulated world and how we could escape it. #philsci ⚛️

AI is becoming increasingly central to our lives, yet few understand its actual workings or its future impact. | https://bit.ly/4rY34hr Watch Philip Mirowski in our IAI Live Event on January 5th, where he’ll deconstruct science-fiction fantasies surrounding AI alongside other leading thinkers.

Could less really be more? | https://iai.tv/video/why-more-is-less In a culture centred around money, status, and opportunity, author Barry Schwartz urges us to see the dangers of limitless choices. #philsky

We’ve all heard of the big bang, but the beginning of the universe is a mystery we are still far from solving. | https://bit.ly/44WCD1z Tap the link to read physicist Niko Poplawski's radical new rethinking of cosmology and new ideas on the universe’s origins. #philsci ⚛️

Is particle physics about particles? | https://bit.ly/4rQXjBR NYU philosopher Jon Bain abandons the established fundamentals of particle physics to look at reality through a radical new lens based around mathematical structures, not objects. #philsci ⚛️