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Gerald R. Baron

Gerald R. Baron

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4d ago

Does science end metaphysical questions? One scientist/philosopher says, Yes.

As a non-physicalist, I am always interested in how the strong defenders of this metaphysical position defend it. One of those ardent…

Does science end metaphysical questions? One scientist/philosopher says, Yes.

Gerald R. Baron

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Oct 18

Interest in Extraterrestrial Aliens Heats Up

A book by the former head of UAP (unexplained anomalous phenomena) research in the US government discloses much of what he says the…

Interest in Extraterrestrial Aliens Heats Up

Gerald R. Baron

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Sep 26

Finding Joy in Decline

A meditation of sorts on the occasion of my 75th birthday.

Finding Joy in Decline

Gerald R. Baron

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Sep 20

Computism and radical physicalism: two takes on mind and being human

Are we merely code and data? If so, does our algorithm create consciousness?

Computism and radical physicalism: two takes on mind and being human

Gerald R. Baron

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Aug 23

Is it Fair to Call Science You Don’t Like Pseudoscience?

One innovative biologist throws the damning epithet at another innovative biologist

Is it Fair to Call Science You Don’t Like Pseudoscience?

Gerald R. Baron

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May 24

The “engineering” marvel of biology: Bacteria’s flagellar motor and “the essence of life”

Digging deep into the wonders of biology creates an understandable sense of worshipful awe. What should this sense of wonder be directed…

The “engineering” marvel of biology: Bacteria’s flagellar motor and “the essence of life”

Gerald R. Baron

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May 9

Could a fifth dimension solve the measurement problem?

Physicists suggesting a fifth dimension believe the idea resolves many of the most challenging questions of physics. Does it also lead to a…

Could a fifth dimension solve the measurement problem?

Gerald R. Baron

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May 2

A respectful disagreement over the question of “something more”

This is a dialogue with Salvatov who commented on my post about a new film that argues against physicalism. I responded to his objections…

A respectful disagreement over the question of “something more”

Gerald R. Baron

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Apr 28

A Hall of Mirrors: Illusionism Explained

What are we to make of consciousness?

A Hall of Mirrors: Illusionism Explained

Gerald R. Baron

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Apr 17

Will a new science film increase public understanding of physicalism?

A new documentary film explaining the failure of materialism may help bring broader public attention to the erosion of confidence in our…

Will a new science film increase public understanding of physicalism?

Gerald R. Baron

Gerald R. Baron

Dawdling at the intersection of faith, science, philosophy and theology. Military historian. Author of "It Was My Turn" and "A Fighter Pilot in Buchenwald."

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