As part of CrashCourse’s philosophy unit, Hank Green asks, “Is it possible to make true assertions about things that aren’t real?” Turns out the answer is pretty complicated.
On nonexistent objects and imaginary worlds
Nonexistent Objects & Imaginary Worlds: Crash Course Philosophy #29
Nonexistent Objects & Imaginary Worlds: Crash Course Philosophy #29Watch this video on YouTube As part of CrashCourse’s philosophy unit, Hank Green asks, “Is it possible to make true assertions about…
Animated short with the words of Alan Watts: UNTIL THERE WAS NOTHING [by Paul Trillo]
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How America's hatred of poor people ties back to Puritan work ethic
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Are we in a simulation? This short video explores the question
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