Scientific accuracy doesn't prove matter creates consciousness. Idealists argue consciousness is our only direct knowledge, with physical reality (including the early universe) being models appearing within consciousness that make identical predictions.
Explore how Anakin Skywalker, a hero and Chosen One, gradually descended into darkness through subtle choices and manipulations that went unnoticed until it was too late.
A neuroscientist explores consciousness, arguing our perception of reality is a controlled hallucination shaped by the brain's predictions.
Ancient celestial secrets: fallen angels who shaped human civilization.
A thought-provoking exploration of storytelling's power to unite and divide societies, challenging our assumptions about narrative's role in civilization.
A poignant memoir chronicling Hitchens' battle with cancer, exploring illness, death, and the human condition with unflinching honesty and wit.
Explore the shadowy world where unauthorized CRISPR experiments create human-animal hybrids in secret facilities, using unwitting surrogates in a dangerous genetic arms race beyond government oversight.
Ancient magical secrets that birthed modern occultism, now revealed.
Groundbreaking sci-fi classic exploring human-robot interactions through interconnected stories, challenging perceptions of artificial intelligence and ethics.
A spiritual journey of letting go, embracing life's flow, and finding success through radical acceptance and inner peace.
Discover ancient Stoic wisdom to cultivate tranquility and find joy in modern life through practical philosophical techniques.
Epic cosmic battle where poetry meets technology in humanity's darkest hour.
Fight, serve, survive: a controversial vision of military citizenship.
A gripping psychological novella exploring obsession and madness through a tense chess match aboard a transatlantic steamer.
A chilling cosmic horror tale unveiling ancient, monstrous deities that threaten humanity's sanity and existence.
A gripping Southern noir tackling racism, violence, and a chilling serial killer hunt in a troubled Virginia town.
From ancient gold verification to modern software development, discover how testing shapes our world and reveals our true nature. A fascinating exploration of quality, authenticity, and resilience.
A groundbreaking exploration of development as expanding human freedoms, challenging traditional economic metrics and emphasizing individual capabilities.
