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We think there’s a unified self that thinks, feels, acts. Philosopher Monima Chadha, inspired by Vasubandhu, argues this is a mistake. The “self” does nothing; we're just chains of causes and effects. Understanding this will make us less anxious and angry, and make us more compassionate and kinder.
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We think there’s a unified self that thinks, feels, acts. Philosopher Monima Chadha, inspired by Vasubandhu, argues this is a mistake. The “self” does nothing; we're just chains of causes and effects. Understanding this will make us less anxious and angry, and make us more compassionate and kinder.
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“A mind-bending collection of brief, plausible arguments for a wide variety of unusual philosophical views, by an impressive range of contributors. If it doesn't rouse you from your dogmatic slumbers, you must be deeply asleep...
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“Each of the essays in this highly readable collection argues for a conclusion that takes us beyond the comforts of common sense. Although the essays are all written by contemporary philosophers, the style they adopt, no doubt due to the editor, is vividly accessible, delightfully jargon-free and...
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“One of the most enjoyable and thought-provoking philosophy books of recent times. Too Weird to Believe gathers some of the most radical philosophical ideas ever, each defended by contemporary philosophers with careful, intelligent, and easy to understand arguments...
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Can't agree with everything we read, you know? Might be worth reading to engage with some of his arguments, if you disagree. Sincerely hope you enjoy it, in any case!
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The government takes your time and energy, your finite life, to fund inefficiency and waste. Read Adam Moore's chapter, Taxes Aren’t Just Theft, They’re Much Worse in Too Weird to Believe, Too Plausible to Deny!

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David Benatar argues having kids is morally wrong in his chapter We Should Not Reproduce in Too Weird to Believe, Too Plausible to Deny!

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Is consciousness rare? Philosopher Luke Roelof argues it may be *everywhere*. Panpsychism says consciousness is a basic ingredient of reality—present in humans, animals, maybe even rocks.
Consciousness Is Everywhere
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