Pseudophilosophy, much like pseudoscience, is rife with fallacies, ambiguities, and fundamental misunderstandings of concepts. Sometimes it is harmless, when one unintentionally steps into philosophical territory and engages in a debate about topics one doesn’t fully understand. Other times it is malicious, intentionally obscuring the meaning of one’s message through ambiguous use of language. The latter kind of pseudophilosophy is beloved by those with dogmatic political agendas and (surprisingly enough) academics. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
