BioShock, from 2K Games, is a first-person shooter with RPG elements set in the underwater city of Rapture, a failed utopian experiment. While not strictly steampunk, Raptures aesthetic draws heavily...
Mind Matters, produced by the Mind Institute at the University of Minnesota, delves into the fascinating intersection of philosophy, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. The podcast features int...
This novella is a crucial precursor to modern existentialism. The Underground Man embodies the profound suspicion of rational systems, societal progress, and utilitarian logic. He champions the inhere...
David Eagleman is a neuroscientist and author known for his engaging explorations of the brain and its influence on human perception and behavior. His book *Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain* d...
A Clockwork Orange presents a disturbing vision of a future Britain plagued by youth violence. Burgesss unique slang and challenging themes explore the nature of free will and the ethics of behavioral...
Newcomb's Paradox presents a scenario involving a super-intelligent predictor who accurately predicts your actions. If the predictor believes you will take one box containing a large sum of money, you...
The Grandfather Paradox explores the logical inconsistencies of time travel. If you travel back in time and kill your grandfather, you would never have been born, making it impossible for you to trave...
While not strictly an existentialist text, this novel is a profound exploration of the moral weight of free will, doubt, and the nature of sin. The characters grapple with ultimate questionsGod's exis...
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