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Lewis Waller is an English video essayist and creator of the YouTube channel Then & Now.

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Lewis Waller is an English video essayist and creator of the YouTube channel Then & Now.

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A solitary figure stands in a stark, abstract maze, surrounded by high concrete walls, conveying a sense of isolation and contemplation.
Lewis Waller

The free will debate has real-world consequences

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A complex three-dimensional maze with intricate pathways and high walls, rendered in a sleek gray material, showcasing a labyrinthine structure.
Barry C. Smith

Dethroning Consciousness
A man in a long coat releases doves from a wooden cage against a surreal sky, framed by an ornate picture frame.
Mary Midgley

Are You an Illusion?
A digital rendering of a human head silhouette in wireframe style, overlaid on a green circuit board background with intersecting light beams.
Ted Honderich

Consciousness, Actually
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Karl Friston

Friston vs Brogaard: Down the Rabbit Hole - part 1
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Berit Brogaard

Friston vs Brogaard: Down the Rabbit Hole - part 2
Digital illustration of a human brain in profile, overlaid with abstract technology and data patterns.

Reality Bites
A surreal black-and-white illustration of a hand holding a reflective sphere that captures an interior scene and the figure of a man resembling an artist or thinker.
Joanna Kavenna

In Search of Ourselves
A figure wrapped in rope stands in an open field under a dramatic sky, conveying themes of entrapment and struggle.
Véronique Mottier

The Iron Cage of Reason
A woman with long hair stands at the beach, her head partially covered by a flowing grey scarf against a cloudy sky and calm sea.
Berit Brogaard

Intuition vs Reason
A lone figure walks away while dragging a large, oversized key across a barren landscape, symbolizing themes of struggle or searching for meaning.

Issue 54: The Limits of Reason
A medical professional in a lab coat holds a stylized brain, symbolizing healthcare and neuroscience, with a stethoscope around their neck and a digital background.
Julian Savulescu, Sylvia Terbeck

The Future of Moral Enhancement
Microscopic view of cellular structures, showcasing interconnected filaments and red entities, possibly representing proteins or particles, against a contrasting yellow and blue background.
John Heil

The Secrets of Experience
A futuristic control room with two operators facing a large screen displaying a starry galaxy filled with asteroids and cosmic elements.
Patrick Stokes

Cyberspace and the Self
Abstract blue smoke shapes resembling faces against a black background, creating an ethereal and mystical effect.
Parashkev Nachev

Smoke and Mirror Neurons
Two abstract figures in deep contemplation, one seated on a cube and the other on a pyramid, both with geometric shapes on their heads, expressing themes of thought and introspection.
Anita Avramides

The Minds of Strangers
A creative digital artwork featuring a woman's face with colorful graphics symbolizing creativity, success, and social media, including elements like gears, film reels, and a YouTube logo.

Issue 57: Knowing Others and Knowing Our Selves
A man in a bowler hat holding a pocket watch stands in front of a mirror, reflecting multiple images of himself in a surreal looping effect.
Joanna Kavenna

The riddle of the self
A close-up of a woman with striking makeup and red lips, looking melancholic, while a blurred man appears in the background, suggesting tension or emotional conflict.
Helen Beebee

Who Is Rachael? Blade Runner and Personal Identity
A futuristic scene featuring a woman with blue hair gesturing thoughtfully while a distant figure stands in a dark, colorful environment.
Michael Wheeler

The Being of Replicants
A person performs an acrobatic flip inside a grocery store aisle, surrounded by shelves stocked with food products.
Andrew Bowie

Authenticity and Modernity

Silhouettes of people gathered at sunset, reflecting in water, with vibrant colors of the horizon creating a serene atmosphere.

Issue 60: Authenticity, Reality and Being
On Being A Stoic At Christmas
Lawrence C. Becker

On being a stoic at Christmas
A close-up portrait of a man in a suit with a serious expression, casting a shadow on a textured wall, illuminated in a warm tone.
Tanja Staehler

Existentialism is a Humanism – but not in Erdogan's Turkey
A hooded figure in a dark suit stands in a futuristic setting, holding a black helmet, with vertical light patterns in the background.
John Donaldson

The Last Jedi and the Problem of Free Will
A close-up of a face adorned with vibrant neon glitter and sparkles, illuminated under ultraviolet light, creating a cosmic and otherworldly effect.
Jay Garfield

Why There Is No Self: A Buddhist View for the West
A woman with curly hair adorned with flowers, wearing a vintage-style dress and jewelry, stands thoughtfully against a soft, blurred background.
Marco Antonio Azevedo, Ana Azevedo

Maeve’s Dilemma in Westworld
A polar bear crouches by the water's edge, gazing into its reflection on a calm lake, with rocky terrain and greenery in the background.
David Peña-Guzmán

To Be, Or Not To Be: Can Animals Commit Suicide?
A blurred silhouette of a person in a black dress, arms raised in a gesture of freedom or joy, against a light background.
Kate Kirkpatrick

Can We Reinvent Ourselves? An Existentialist View
A solitary figure sits on a bench in a dimly lit space, illuminated by green light, creating a contemplative atmosphere.
Markus Gabriel, Paula Erizanu

Why The Mind Is Not the Brain
A close-up of a fluffy orange cat lounging on a textured surface, with striking blue eyes and long whiskers.
Ali Boyle

Can Cats Read Minds?