Is Consciousness an Illusion or Something Else?
Summary The central debate asks if consciousness is an emergent property of the brain or a fundamental feature of the universe. The emergent…
5 Breathtaking Renaissance Art Treasures Hidden Inside the Vatican Museums
Published: Aug 20, 2026written by Laura Pattara, BA Interpreting and Translation If there’s one thing that…
Former Ambulance Victoria chief Tony Walker dies
Former Ambulance Victoria CEO Tony Walker has died. Mr Walker served as CEO of the organisation until his…
Why Remedios Varo Is the Surrealist You Really Need to Know
Remedios Varo is often introduced in relation to Frida Kahlo, but her work demands attention on its…
The ‘die with zero’ philosophy: Should you sacrifice retirement savings to enjoy life more now?
Workers are conditioned from the start of their careers to prioritize building a nest egg so they can…
People Who Can’t Visualize Anything Are Challenging a 300-Year-Old Theory of Thought
The philosopher David Hume believed that, to understand abstract concepts, humans needed to summon a mental image to…
How Did Van Gogh Become Famous?
Published: Jun 5, 2026written by Stuti Verma, MA Art History Summary His fame is largely thanks to his…
What Is the New Topographics Photography Movement?
The early 1970s were a time of great political and social change. As society changed, many new…
How to breathe life back into brain theory
The Brain, In Theory Romain Brette Princeton Univ. Press (2026) What is a brain? The question might seem…
Van Gogh’s “Head of a Peasant” Shows the Painter’s Deep Admiration for Peasants
Published: May 20, 2026written by Stuti Verma, MA Art History Summary Van Gogh’s admiration for peasants, rooted in…