Quantum Mechanics – Interpretations
Whenever we talk about Quantum Mechanics, one of the first questions would be, “What about the cat?” This question, really, […]
Philosophy
Philosophy is never too far from physics. It is in their overlap that I expect breakthroughs.
Quantum Field Theory
In this post on Quantum Mechanics (QM), we will go a bit beyond it and touch upon Quantum Field Theory
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics (QM) is the physics of small things. How do they behave and how do they interact with each
Reductionism
In all our scientific endeavors, we use similar high-level techniques to understand and study things. The most common technique is
Sensory and Physical Worlds
Animals have different sensory capabilities compared to us humans. Cats, for instance, can hear up to 60kHz, while the highest
Problem of Free Will
Free will is a problem. If all of us are physical machines, obeying laws of physics, then all our movements
Data to Wisdom
When it comes to the amount of intelligence and experience required, we have a clear hierarchy from data to information
Bhagavad Gita
Among the religious texts of Hinduism, the Bhagavad Gita is the most revered one. Literally presented as the word of
Word of God
Scriptures are considered the word of God. If you are atheist like me, you know that all words come from
Do You Have a Soul?
Do you have a soul? Most religions believe that we do. Here is an argument that we don’t. Is it a good thing or a bad one? Do you find the notion demeaning or liberating? If we don’t have a soul, what is the key to our personal identity?
I Think Therefore I am
I read somewhere that what Descartes really said was, “I think, therefor I am French.” Or may be, “I think
What Does it Feel Like to be a Bat?
It is a sensible question: What does it feel like to be a bat? Although we can never really know