The genetic you and the neural you aren't alternatives to the conscious you. They are its foundations. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes alternative conscious foundation
Humans are social beings, and we are happier, and better, when connected to others. Paul Bloom beingconnecthappy Change image and share on social
Our best hope for the future is not to get people to think of all humanity as family - that's impossible. It lies, instead, in an appreciation of the fact that, even if we don't empathize with distant strangers, their lives have the same value as the lives of those we love. Paul Bloom appreciationdistantempathize share on social
The irrationality of disgust suggests it is unreliable as a source of moral insight. There may be good arguments against gay marriage, partial-birth abortions and human cloning, but the fact that some people find such acts to be disgusting should carry no weight. Paul Bloom abortionactargument share on social
While Obama might not push college education exclusively, like most Democrats he does oversell it and does shortchange the alternatives. And millions of young Americans pay the price. Rick Perlstein alternativeamericancollege Change image and share on social
The ego is nothing other than the focus of conscious attention. Alan Watts attentionconsciousego Change image and share on social
You need a really solid foundation of friends and family to keep you where you need to be. Lilly Singh familyfoundationfriend Change image and share on social