What we’re about
## What we’re about
## Another enjoyable free flowing discussion after the - Melbourne Existentialists meetup - Please feel free to join the Existentialists meeting from 1pm AEST -
## https://www.meetup.com/existentialist-society/?eventOrigin=event_home_page-
Life the Universe Street Philosophy commences at cessation of existentialists meeting.
Some of the many topics we discussed in last week's after discussion , some of which I could almost follow, were -
Meaning of the word "Moral"
Did possibilities exist prior to the Big Bang? ( if there was a big bang)
Indeterminacy
Definition of Language
Need for religion to enforce order/morality
Previously
Meaning of meaning in "what is the meaning of life?"
Definition of Language
Ship of Thesis - is the "thing" just a construct?
Transcendentalism
Determinism
Observer effect in quantum physics
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Is there a why to human existence?
Definition of experience.
Method of applying reason.
What does it mean to be "your authentic self?"
Idealism v Realism - ABSOLUTE TRUTH - What does that mean ? does it exist ? Ontology, how equipped are we to fathom the nature of things? HARD PROBLEM OF CONSCIOUSNESS: WHERE DOES CONSCIOUSNESS ARISE?: DOES DNA TRANSLATE TO BEHAVIOUR?, IF SO HOW - definition of rationality - origins of "value" - precision of mathematics - concept of infinity.
What is the definition of Information -
- where is the information in an un opened book, does it exist when unobserved?
Reason - what is the definition of reason
does it exist in physical laws, i.e. if we can we say "the rock fell because of gravity", how is this different to "what is the reason she chose Pepsi max instead of Coke Zero?"
Validity of evolutionary psychology:
- what evidence is there for evolutionarily selected behaviour, given that we cannot observe the history of the emergence of neurological structures as we can observe evolutionarily selected anatomical changes?
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- FTI: Will the Rich Leave If We Raise Their Taxes? Myths,Facts&WhatHappens Next?Link visible for attendees
Raising taxes on the wealthy sounds like a way to fund social programs and reduce inequality—but does it really work? Or do the rich just pack up and move to lower-tax countries?
In this discussion, we’ll look at the evidence behind a common debate in economics and politics:- Do higher taxes drive people—and their businesses—away?
- What does history show from states like California and New York, or countries like France and the UK?
- What are the ethical and practical considerations of balancing fair taxation with economic competitiveness?
Whether you believe in taxing the rich more, protecting capital flight, or finding a middle ground, this event invites open minds from all perspectives to discuss how we can fund public goods without creating unintended harm.
Format: Lecture and discussion
Note: social time for our community 15 minutes before the presentation.
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