philosopher
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From the Greek philosopher Archimedes shouting “eureka” in his bathtub to the German psychologist Karl Bühler defining the concept of an “Aha!” moment two centuries later, sudden jolts of realization can hit rather quickly.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Even if we can’t be sure something is conscious, we might err on the side of caution by assuming it is – what philosopher Jonathan Birch calls the precautionary principle for sentience.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
On the first day of class, professor Reiko Hillyer writes a quote from French philosopher Michel Foucault on the board: Is it surprising that prisons resemble factories, schools, barracks, hospitals, which all resemble prisons?
From Slate • May 27, 2026
The company employs an in-house philosopher to help instill morality in its AI.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
“I think I finally get the quote by the philosopher David Hume. The one about the oyster. Remember that one, Benji?”
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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