Phillip ShirvingtoninDataDrivenInvestorThe Information Explosion:from the Big Bang to first life, the human mind, consciousness and AI·7 min read·Jan 22, 2024--1--1
Phillip ShirvingtoninDataDrivenInvestorCan Artificial Intelligence Ever Be Conscious?How probable is this in the light of the various theories of mind and consciousness?·7 min read·Nov 27, 2023--1--1
Phillip ShirvingtonWhat Drives US Homicides: Gun Ownership or Culture or Both?We can learn from like countries which do a much better job controlling crime.6 min read·Sep 5, 2023----
Phillip ShirvingtoninSnipetteWill It Be God or Science That Grants Us Immortality?The answer may be written in the stars.11 min read·Jul 14, 2023--1--1
Phillip ShirvingtoninSnipetteMind Is the Alert; the Brain Does the WorkFiguratively speaking, the mind is the reflection the brain sees when it looks in the mirror.7 min read·Apr 7, 2023----
Phillip ShirvingtoninSnipetteConsciousness: in the Beginning, and in the EndFrom where does it come, and to where does it go?7 min read·Dec 16, 2022--1--1
Phillip ShirvingtoninSnipetteMind Without Brain (II)If not possible, what is the significance for free will, the imagination, dreams, visions and immortality?9 min read·Oct 21, 2022--3--3
Phillip ShirvingtoninSnipetteDesigner BabiesIf you could, would you design your next baby with enhanced intellectual, sporting and artistic abilities?9 min read·Jul 8, 2022----
Phillip ShirvingtoninSnipettePromised AfterlifeEveryone wants to live forever. Is that what made religions so popular?·6 min read·Apr 8, 2022--2--2
Phillip ShirvingtonPatriots Who Aid, but Will Not Fight, an Invading Enemy VirusSurely it is our patriotic and humanitarian duty to vanquish the virus causing Covid-19.5 min read·Sep 5, 2021----