Tag: Extraterrestrial

Amidst the discovery of what is apparently a 1000-year-old alien body, it is imperative that we state the facts and learn the truth about extraterrestrial life rather than letting our imaginations run in a downward existential spiral. On a slightly less serious note, lets begin exploring! In t...

In a dozen interviews over the past week, I was repeatedly asked to define intelligence. My response was that intelligence represents the ability to process and communicate information for the pursuit of goals. The more complex the information is, the more intelligent its carrier is. A genius is som...

In a dozen interviews over the past week, I was repeatedly asked to define intelligence. My response was that intelligence represents the ability to process and communicate information for the pursuit of goals. The more complex the information is, the more intelligent its carrier is. A genius is som...

The morning started with a serving of dark chocolate at my favorite place in Harvard Square. As an unapologetic chocoholic, I satisfied my cravings through a deal. When a club of philosophy students at Harvard University asked to discuss extraterrestrials with me, I agreed under the condition that w...