Dossier
philosophers
Coverage of philosophers in the Nexus archive.
- Why Einstein's theories of relativity make time travel possible
Einstein's theories of relativity suggest time travel is possible. Physicists, mathematicians, and philosophers are exploring whether traveling to the future or past could be feasible.
- Universal basic income, the utopian idea resurging in Silicon Valley
Universal basic income (UBI) is resurging in Silicon Valley as artificial intelligence threatens to eliminate jobs. The article questions whether tech CEOs' motivations for supporting UBI align with those of philosophers and economists who have historically championed the concept.
- To Land a Job in AI, Try Reading Kant
Leading AI labs are hiring philosophers to address ethical edge cases and questions about mind and morality. The article questions whether this trend is a genuine effort or a form of hype.