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Karolina Sygula The Knobe Effect, named after experimental philosopher Joshua Knobe, purports to show that when actions have negative side effects, people view these side effects as intentional, whereas if the side effects are positive, they are viewed as unintentional. For example, when a profit-seeking action is taken that has side effects that harm the…
Responding to the pressing need for communities grounded in science, reason, and secular values
Nuclear Power, Canadian IT and more – Critical Links – June 2025
CFIC’s Leslie Rosenblood has been making the rounds at some of Canada’s humanist conferences.
Measles, women’s health research, space, flying dinos, and bacteria
