Authors

Author: "Brian King"

Popper, Science & Democracy

Brian King follows Popper’s idea of the evolution of knowledge, life and society.
[Issue 169: August/September 2025: Sources of Knowledge]

Looking for the Purpose of Life

Brian King says that life’s meaning is a question of purpose; but what is the purpose of human existence?
[Issue 147: December 2021 / January 2022: Happiness & Meaning]

Humanity, Metaphor & the Recursive Mind

Brian King wonders what there is about human minds that’s unique to us.
[Issue 130: February/March 2019: Mind & Self]

Could a Robot be Conscious?

Brian King says only if some specific conditions are met.
[Issue 125: April/May 2018: Articles]

Herder & Human Identity

Brian King says that to understand the herd, you need a Herder.
[Issue 112: February/March 2016: Articles]

The Prisoner’s Dilemma and The Evolution of Morality

Brian King seeks the possible evolution of morality through computer simulations.
[Issue 109: August/September 2015: Science & Morality]