“Reptiles and amphibians are sometimes thought of as primitive, dull, and dimwitted. In fact, of course, they can be lethally… READ MORE
Gainesville’s November 4th referendum asks voters to return Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) to the City Commission. Since 2023, GRU has… READ MORE
Mustelids exemplify ingenuity. These mammals form a diverse and far-flung family, ranging from tiny country weasels to tundra-traversing wolverines. They… READ MORE
Essay for A Law Students Toolkit on Coursera. 15/15 points. Professor Ayres argues that all interesting legal scholarship engages normative… READ MORE
Although my preference remains with more traditional forms, it was fun to experiment in the hopes of winning a little… READ MORE
Originally published by The Neuro-Network in 2021 Are all vertebrates conscious? What about invertebrates? What is needed for sapience and… READ MORE
Originally published on The Rational Argumentator and U.S Transhumanist Party’s Blog, May 17, 2018. While warnings of caution can be… READ MORE
It is natural to long for something long gone. It is just as natural to want a feeling or… READ MORE
Last night I messaged a special acquaintance. During our conversation I couldn’t help but mention my latest pharmacological fascination. My… READ MORE
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Essays on art, philosophy, consciousness, and economics—without the usual bullshit.