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Darcy Bounsall

Former Producer and Contributing Editor at the Institute of Art and Ideas.

Former Producer and Contributing Editor at the Institute of Art and Ideas.

Darcy Bounsall Articles

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Darcy Bounsall

AI may need sleep too
An illustration of a contemplative figure with a furrowed brow, holding a blank sheet of paper against a dark background, conveying introspection and depth.
Darcy Bounsall

Ancient traits in modern life
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Darcy Bounsall, Addy Pross

The mystery of living things
A giant octopus wraps around an oil platform labeled
Darcy Bounsall

Big Tech's challenge to the nation state

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Godfrey Barker

Conquer Your Love!
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Brooke Magnanti

Legislating Love
Two figures in elegant attire sit back-to-back on a chair amidst the ruins of a destroyed building, set against a moody, overcast sky.
Christopher Hamilton

Divorce is the New Death
A robotic hand holding a stitched, metallic heart, symbolizing the intersection of technology and emotion.
Anders Sandberg

Manufacturing Love
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Catherine Hakim

Love Incorporated
A person interacts with a smartphone displaying Tinder, featuring an image of philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, with a cup of coffee on a table.
Christopher Hamilton, David Maclean

Christopher Hamilton On Kierkegaard and Tinder
Abstract watercolor illustration of a heart shape, blending vibrant shades of pink, purple, and orange.
Arina Pismenny

Fine-tuning Passion: When is love not an emotion?
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Massimo Pigliucci

Infidelity: a Stoic's perspective
A person with long blonde hair dances joyfully in a field surrounded by colorful tents, celebrating at a festival during sunset.
Bella DePaulo

The Good Life in the 21st Century: Living Single
A collage of various individuals, possibly notable figures in philosophy or art, highlighted against a pink background, showcasing diverse expressions and poses.

What Are Love and Sex? Eight Answers from Philosophy
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Looks are not superficial
A vintage photo of two people engaged in conversation over tea, with a colorful, artistic overlay creating a surreal effect.
Warren Ward

The love lives of philosophers changed how we think
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Anders Sandberg, Alexis Papazoglou

Hacking Love Isn’t Cheating
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Simon May

The changing face of love
Silhouettes of a woman, a child pointing, and a man walking with luggage inside an airport, against a backdrop of large windows and a cloudy sky.
Sophie Lewis

The case for abolishing the family
A collection of wooden heart shapes in various shades, with one vibrant red heart standing out among the muted tones.
Carrie Jenkins

Rewriting romance
Portrait of a man with a mustache, surrounded by roses and candles at a dinner table, set against a mountain backdrop.
Tom Digby

Dating Nietzsche: Love vs Power
philosophy is an erotic endeavor
Sam Woodward

Philosophy is an erotic endeavor
A vintage Sinclair ZX Spectrum computer surrounded by green leaves and a single red rose, showcasing a blend of technology and nature.
Andrés Abeliuk

What dating apps get wrong about your love life

A silhouetted couple embraces against a dreamy background of luminous orbs and a glowing central light, creating a romantic atmosphere.
Omari Edwards

Love is not a virtue
ai affairs and the end of romance
Nolen Gertz

AI, intimacy, and the end of love
A skeletal angel sculpture contrasts with a vibrant stained glass window, showcasing intricate details of the figure and the colorful backdrop.
Lynne Segal

Of Wonder and Terror
A partially eaten sandwich with sesame seeds on the bun, accompanied by a small cup of light-colored liquid, possibly a beverage.
Michael Foley

An (Extra)Ordinary Life
Edward Snowden speaks via video link at an event, with a backdrop featuring the U.S. Constitution's preamble in a crowd-filled room.
Laurie Penny

On Heresy
Three abstract sculptures of women with varying expressions, each covering different parts of their faces, set against a plain wall.
Evie Prichard

In Defence of Gossip
A historical scene depicting figures gathered around a pile of burning books, showcasing themes of knowledge and conflict, likely involving philosophical or religious debates.
Hilary Lawson

Editorial: A Heretics' Feast
A close-up of a single boot print on the lunar surface, showcasing the fine texture of the moon's dust and rocks.
Adam Roberts

What Killed the Space Race?
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Xinyuan Wang

The Factory of Virtual Fantasies
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Woodrow Hartzog

Privacy and the Dark Side of Control
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Skye C. Cleary, John Kaag

To gift or not to gift? A philosopher's dilemma