Here are some links related to our discussion of knowledge from class.- What are the philosophical implications of the movie The Matrix?
- Can we be abolutely certain of math truths like 2 + 3 = 5? This cartoon dinosaur says we can't!
- Here's an audio interview about Rene Descartes's famous argument that he's certain he exists.
- Most people don't take skepticism seriously because skeptical scenarios seem so unlikely. They're crazy, right? But Nick Bostrom argues that the probability we're living in the Matrix may be a lot higher than we think.
- (Here's a more advanced version of Bostrom's article, along with a dinosaur comic on it.)
- Here's my favorite argument for widespread skepticism. (pdf)
- The search for truth is tough. Let's get the FBI on the case!
- Optical illusion time! Here is a pair of collections of Julian Beever's sidewalk art that looks three-dimensional when viewed from a certain angle. Here's one of his creations:
By the way, if you have any links you think I or others in class might find interesting, let me know. And feel free to comment on any of these posts.
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