From the dawn of civilization, the shadow of war has loomed over humanity. Despite our relentless pursuit of peace and cooperation, conflict persists, leaving ...

Galileo’s scientific discoveries memorialized him as the father of modern astronomy. Adam Smith reaped the posthumous profits of notoriety as the father of capitalism, and Edgar Allen Poe’s puzzling ...

In the intricate tapestry of psychological theories, few concepts have ignited as much debate and fascination as Sigmund ...

The dazzling growth of AI in recent years has reignited discussion around whether machines could reach a true state of consciousness. But what exactly is consciousness? Scientists are still trying to ...

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In 2025, millions of individuals sit in front of a therapist to emotionally bare themselves and find well-being. A phenomenon that is now analyzed in 'Architects of the Soul' (Paidós), which delves ...

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The device that they call the "Dreamachine", after the public programme of the same name, is designed to study how the human brain generates our conscious experiences of the world. As the strobing ...